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ArticleBMC medical education2026

The influence of self-efficacy and satisfaction with e-learning on academic performance among nursing students: a multisite study.

Adnan Innab, Essa Hakamy, Nedaa Abdulgafor, Nora Ghalib AlOtaibi

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Adnan Innab *Nursing Administration and Education Department, College of Nursing, King Saud University, Riyadh, 12372, Saudi Arabia. ainnab@ksu.edu.sa.ORCID http://orcid.org/0000-0002-9527-1078
Essa Hakamy *Nursing Administration and Education Department, College of Nursing, King Saud University, Riyadh, 12372, Saudi Arabia.ORCID http://orcid.org/0000-0002-0592-8858
Nedaa AbdulgaforNursing Administration and Education Department, King Saud University, Riyadh, 12372, Saudi Arabia.
Nora Ghalib AlOtaibiDepartment of Community Nursing, College of Nursing, Imam Abdulrahman Bin Faisal University, Dammam, Saudi Arabia.ORCID http://orcid.org/0000-0003-3383-2631

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Ongoing Research Funding ORF-2026-837
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Abstract

backgroundAcademic performance and self-efficacy are closely related within educational systems. Students with higher self-efficacy across various subject areas typically exhibit higher academic achievement and students who adopt a variety of learning strategies are more likely to demonstrate high-order learning behaviors and skills. However, evidence on the relationships among e-learning satisfaction, self-efficacy, and academic performance remains inconclusive. This study was guided by Albert Bandura’s theory of self-efficacy.

aimThis study aimed to assess self-efficacy, satisfaction with e-learning, and perceived academic performance among nursing students engaged in synchronous virtual learning.

methodsThis was a multisite cross-sectional, correlational, study. The authors adhered to the Strengthening the Reporting of Observational Studies in Epidemiology (STROBE) checklist. A convenience sampling method was used to recruit the participants from different universities nationwide. Data were collected from 163 nursing students using the student outcome survey, General Self-Efficacy Scale (GSE), and perceived academic performance scale. Data were analyzed using independent sample t-test, Pearson’s product moment correlation, and multiple linear regression.

resultsThe overall e-learning satisfaction was relatively low. Participants generally reported moderate to high levels of general self-efficacy. Undergraduate students had greater satisfaction with e-learning (M= 3.06, SD = .69, p<.01) and higher perceived academic performance (M= 3.46 , SD= .67, p <.05) compared to graduate students. General self-efficacy was significantly associated with satisfaction with e-learning (r = .579, p < .001) and academic performance (r = .511, p < .001). The regression analysis explained 35% of the variance and indicated that both general self-efficacy (β = 0.047, p<.001) and satisfaction with e-learning (β = .37, p <.001) were significantly associated with perceived academic performance.

conclusionsThe present results underscore the critical roles of self-efficacy and e-learning satisfaction in relation to academic performance, which is consistent with Bandura’s self-efficacy theory. These insights can inform targeted interventions to strengthen these factors, ultimately improving nursing students’ academic performance and overall e-learning satisfaction

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Academic PerformanceComputer-Assisted InstructionEducation, DistancePersonal SatisfactionSelf EfficacyStudents, NursingAdultCross-Sectional StudiesFemaleHumansMaleYoung AdultAcademic performancee-learning satisfactionGPASelf-efficacy

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PMCPMC13244950

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