Abstract
The interviews, which formed the main basis of the study, were carried out with ten students, namely, five from the Science class and five from the Arts class. Results obtained suggested a positive relationship between self-efficacy beliefs and information-seeking behaviour, and tasks were seen to influence self-efficacy beliefs in information-seeking. Several sources were identified as being capable of maintaining and/or increasing levels of self-efficacy beliefs in information-seeking, and it was observed that rewards contributed towards explaining human information behaviour, and had an effect upon self-efficacy beliefs. Following analysis and interpretation of the data, a model of factors relating to self-efficacy beliefs and information-seeking behaviour was developed. Recommendations are included to provide guidance to teachers, librarians and researchers.
| Original language | English |
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| Qualification | Doctor of Information Management |
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| Place of Publication | Australia |
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| Publication status | Published - 2012 |