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Bigelow, B F, Bilbo, D and Baker, M (2016) Construction management research: A comparison of perceived value by general contractors, prevalence of publication, and funding. International Journal of Construction Education and Research, 12(03), 224-40.
Goedert, J D and Rokooei, S (2016) Project-based construction education with simulations in a gaming environment. International Journal of Construction Education and Research, 12(03), 208-23.
Pishdad-Bozorgi, P and Beliveau, Y J (2016) Symbiotic relationships between integrated project delivery and trust. International Journal of Construction Education and Research, 12(03), 179-92.
Thevenin, M K, Elliott, J W and Bigelow, B F (2016) Mentors, role models, and observed differences in students' construction education self-efficacy and motivation. International Journal of Construction Education and Research, 12(03), 162-78.
- Type: Journal Article
- Keywords: academic decision-making; role models; self-efficacy; mentors; motivation; construction; students
- ISBN/ISSN: 1557-8771
- URL: https://doi.org/10.1080/15578771.2015.1118169
- Abstract:
Perceived self-efficacy, motivation, and the presence of mentors and role models can influence occupational and academic behavior, pursuits and success. These constructs were adapted to the construction-education domain in a quantitative survey administered to 587 students enrolled in construction management courses at three universities. Mentors and role models were defined as individuals who influence a respondent's academic decisions; mentors give advice and support, whereas role models provide inspiration. Students with a person of influence (i.e., mentor or role model) reported higher self-efficacy (p < .001) and motivation (p < .001) toward successful performance in, and completion of, construction education. In total, 80.6% of construction management students reported having a person who influenced their academic decisions, and family members were reported most frequently as the person of greatest influence; a higher percentage of female students reported having a person of influence compared to male students. This article provides insight regarding the influence of others on students' self-efficacy and motivation towards academic performance within the construction-education domain. Study limitations and areas of further research are discussed.;Perceived self-efficacy, motivation, and the presence of mentors and role models can influence occupational and academic behavior, pursuits and success. These constructs were adapted to the construction-education domain in a quantitative survey administered to 587 students enrolled in construction management courses at three universities. Mentors and role models were defined as individuals who influence a respondent's academic decisions; mentors give advice and support, whereas role models provide inspiration. Students with a person of influence (i.e., mentor or role model) reported higher self-efficacy (p < .001) and motivation (p < .001) toward successful performance in, and completion of, construction education. In total, 80.6% of construction management students reported having a person who influenced their academic decisions, and family members were reported most frequently as the person of greatest influence; a higher percentage of female students reported having a person of influence compared to male students. This article provides insight regarding the influence of others on students' self-efficacy and motivation towards academic performance within the construction-education domain. Study limitations and areas of further research are discussed.;
Weidman, J E, Dickerson, D E and Koebel, C T (2016) Technology champions: A theory-based intervention to improve adoption of occupational safety innovations. International Journal of Construction Education and Research, 12(03), 193-207.