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Considering special needs, paying attention to health-promoting behaviors, and adopting a healthy lifestyle during old age is of considerable importance. Therefore, this research was conducted with the aim of explaining the relationship between self-efficacy and health-related lifestyle in the elderly.

This descriptive-correlational study was conducted on 370 elderly people of Mallard City, Iran, by
multi-stage random sampling method. To collect data, lifestyle questionnaires related to health in the elderly and Sherer General Self-Efficacy Scale (GSES) were used. Data were tested and analyzed using descriptive statistics (central and dispersion indices), Pearson's correlation test, and structural equation modeling (SEM) in EQS and SPSS software.

Examining the goodness-of-fit index (GFI) results indicated that the model had a good fit and GFI was found to be within the acceptable range. Furthermore, the analysis of the research hypotheses revealed that the self-efficacy scores of the elderly had a direct and significant relationship with the overall health-related lifestyle score and all its components (P < 0.001).

Self-efficacy has a direct relationship with the lifestyle related to health and all its components, especially exercise and prevention, and can be one of the most important factors influencing health behaviors. Educational and especially intervention measures are emphasized to increase self-efficacy in the elderly.

Emotional intelligence and its relationship with self-efficacy affects education, especially at the university level. Since medical students are the main pillars and future of the health system, research related to the factors affecting their education is one of the necessities of the health system. Therefore, this study was conducted in 2022 to investigate the relationship between emotional intelligence and academic self-efficacy in medical students who entered Golestan University of Medical Sciences, Gorgan, Iran, from 2015 to 2021.

The current descriptive-analytical study was conducted on 329 people (166 girls and 163 boys). To collect data, McIlroy and Bunting’s Academic Self-Efficacy Scale (ASES), Schutte's Self-Report Emotional Intelligence Test (SSEIT), and Procidano and Heller's Perceived Social Support (PSS) (family version) were used. The data were analyzed using SPSS statistical software.

The average age of participants was 22.33 ± 2.08 years. Emotional intelligence (P = 0.014), emotion evaluation subscales (P < 0.001), and enjoyment of emotions (P < 0.001) were higher in female students than male students. Emotional intelligence (P = 0.012), emotion evaluation subscales (P = 0.048), emotion regulation (P < 0.001), and emotion perception and understanding (P = 0.001) were different based on age group. Academic self-efficacy of students had a general downward trend from 2015 to 2021 (P < 0.001). The academic self-efficacy of students showed a direct and significant relationship with increasing age (P < 0.001). Increasing age was related to increasing emotional intelligence (r = 0.198, P < 0.001) and academic self-efficacy of students (r = 0.419, P < 0.001), but it was not related to family support. Students' emotional intelligence had a direct and significant relationship with academic self-efficacy (r = 0.882, P < 0.001) and family support (r = 0.694, P < 0.001). Moreover, academic self-efficacy was directly related to family support (r = 0.659, P < 0.001).

The findings of the present study showed a direct and significant relationship between family support, emotional intelligence, and academic self-efficacy of medical students of Golestan University of Medical Sciences.

Families of persons with disabilities who do not have adequate social support do not have proper mental health, and this puts the health of the community at risk. This study aimed to investigate the effectiveness of an educational intervention based on self-efficacy and social support on the mental health of families of persons with disabilities.

This semi-experimental study was conducted on 100 families with a child with a disability, with random sampling, in 2022 in Zabol city. The data collection tool, with appropriate validity and reliability, included demographic information, awareness, attitude, self-efficacy, mental health, social support, and a questionnaire on the experiences of received services. The educational intervention was conducted for four weeks and eight educational sessions in the form of question and answer, pamphlet presentation, educational video display, and group discussion. WhatsApp groups were also created to send educational messages. After one month, the post-test was performed. The obtained data were analysed using SPSS23 software and chi-square, t, and logistic regression tests.

There was a statistically significant difference between the mean change scores of awareness, attitude, self-efficacy, mental health, and social support score in the intervention and control groups after the educational intervention (p<0.001). The results of the regression test showed that only the social support structure had a significant effect on the mental health of families of persons with disabilities (P<0.05).

The educational program based on self-efficacy and social support was effective on the mental health of families with a member with a disability. Therefore, it is recommended to implement educational interventions with an emphasis on social support to promote the mental health of families with a member with a disability.

Menopause is an important stage in a woman's life. Therefore, menopausal women should prioritize maintaining and improving their health and quality of life. Self-efficacy, social support and health enablers are among the most important determinants of health and quality of life for postmenopausal women. The present study examines the effect of an educational program based on Longwe's empowerment framework on self-efficacy, social support, and health enablers of postmenopausal women.

This study is a randomized controlled trial with simple random sampling. It was conducted on 140 postmenopausal women in Shiraz from November 2023 to May 2024. The intervention group participated in six 120-minute training sessions over 6 weeks. Data were collected using the General Self-Efficacy Belief Scale (GSES), the Multidimensional Scale of Perceived Social Support (MSPSS), and a researcher-made questionnaire about women's health enabling factors before, two weeks, and four months after the intervention. The reliability of these tools were determined using Cronbach’s alpha coefficients of 0.82, 0.84, and 0.70, respectively. Data analysis was performed using Independent t, Chi-square and ANOVA Repeated Measure tests in SPSS 27 software. A p<0.05 was considered statistically significant.

The findings demonstrate a significant improvement with a medium effect size in self-efficacy (η² = 0.06, p = 0.01), and perceived social support (η² = 0.07, p = 0.006), as well as a large effect size on women's health enablers (η² = 0.19, p < 0.001).

The health promotion program based on Longwe's empowerment framework resulted in a significant improvement in self-efficacy, perceived social support, and health enablers of postmenopausal women. Therefore, it is recommended to implement empowering educational programs based on health theories for postmenopausal women in all health centers.

Self-efficacy is an effective factor in self-care behaviors in diabetic patients. Providing evidence-based nursing care can improve the health of this group of patients. This study was conducted to determine the effect of training and applying of evidence-based care for diabetic foot on the self-efficacy of patients with diabetic foot ulcers.

This clinical trial study was conducted on 60 patients with diabetic foot ulcers who were referred to Shahid Noorani Hospital in Talesh City in 2023. Patients were selected by the convenience sampling method and were randomly assigned into two groups using a two-group random sequence. Evidence- based care for diabetic foot education was provided in one session with groups of 5 people in the intervention group. Data were collected through a demographic form and the Beecher Foot Care Self-Efficacy Questionnaire before, immediately, and 4 weeks after the intervention. The data was analyzed using SPSS software version 27 and a variance test with repeated measurement.

The mean age of participants was 47.70±6.396 and 46.53±6.095 in the experimental and control group, respectively. Based on the results of the Bonferroni post hoc test, there was a significant difference in the mean foot care self-efficacy score between the participants in the two groups immediately (P<0.001) and 4 weeks (P<0.001) after the intervention.

According to this study's findings, training and applying evidence- based care for diabetic foot increased the self-efficacy of patients with diabetic foot ulcers. Therefore, healthcare team members, especially nurses, can improve patients' self-efficacy by informing them about how to take care of themselves, including foot care.

Emergency medical technicians (EMTs) are critical components of the emergency care system; however, they face various job-related stresses that can negatively impact their efficiency and self-efficacy. Therefore, this study aims to investigate the factors influencing job self-efficacy among EMTs. This cross-sectional descriptive study was conducted in 2024 with a sample of 216 EMTs from Qom University of Medical Sciences. A stratified random sampling method was utilized to select participants. Data were collected through questionnaires assessing demographic and occupational information, as well as an occupational self-efficacy scale. Data analyzed were using, independent t-tests, linear regression analyses, and ANOVA using SPSS-23 software statistical. A significance level of less than 0.05 was established. The average age of the participants was 32.26 ± 6.34 years, with over two-thirds engaged in rotating shift work. The average self-efficacy score for the Emergency Medical Technicians (EMTs) was 97.4 ± 7.49. Multivariate regression analysis indicated that age, employment status, and work experience accounted for approximately 45% of the variance in occupational self-efficacy among EMTs. The findings of this study indicate that the job self-efficacy of EMTs is at a medium to high level. Furthermore, it was noted that increasing age is associated with a decline in job self-efficacy, while official employment status and relevant work experience are positively correlated with enhanced job self-efficacy.

Family-centered empowerment involves engaging clients and their families in decision-making processes to improve health outcomes, thereby enabling them to exert control over their health status through informed choices. Self-efficacy is considered the most crucial component of empowerment and holds significant importance in the management of chronic diseases and the enhancement of self-efficacy. This study was conducted to compare the effects of patient-centered and family-centered empowerment model-based training on perceived self-efficacy and fasting blood glucose levels in patients with type 2 diabetes mellitus.

This quasi-experimental study was conducted on 120 patients with type 2 diabetes who attended rural comprehensive health centers in Gorgan, Iran, during 2023. Patients were enrolled in the study using a multi-stage cluster sampling method and were divided into three groups of 40: A control group, a family-centered empowerment group, and a patient-centered empowerment group. The interventions in the patient-centered and family-centered groups were delivered in 6-8 people groups based on a four-stage model. These stages included threat perception, problem-solving, educational participation, and evaluation. Patients in the control group received only the routine health center training. Data collection instruments included the standard Perceived Self-Efficacy Questionnaire in middle-aged diabetic patients and a checklist for recording clinical characteristics.

The fasting blood glucose levels decreased in all three groups after the intervention; however, this difference was not statistically significant among the groups in either the pre-test or the post-test. In the post-test, a statistically significant increase in perceived self-efficacy was observed between the patient-centered group and the family-centered group, as well as between the patient-centered group and the control group (P<0.05).

The patient-centered and family-centered empowerment model-based training on patients’ perceived self-efficacy was evaluated as effective; however, it had no effect on the fasting blood glucose levels of patients with type 2 diabetes.

Drug addiction is characterized by motivational dysregulation, including compulsive substance use and episodes of intense craving for drugs.

This study aimed to investigate the impact of a mindfulness-based cognitive therapy training program on self-efficacy and self-control in individuals with substance dependence and recurrent relapse.

The methodology employed in this study utilized a quasi-experimental design with a pre-test–post-test configuration and a control group. The statistical population comprised individuals with substance use disorders in a non-residential community treatment center in 2023. From this population, 30 participants were selected through voluntary sampling and subsequently randomized into experimental and control groups (15 participants per group). The data collection instrument employed was the Self-Efficacy and Self-Control Scale. The implementation of mindfulness-based cognitive therapy training was conducted over eight sessions, each lasting 90 minutes. Data analysis was performed using multivariate analysis of covariance (MANCOVA) with SPSS version 25 software, employing a significance level of 0.05. 

The mean self-efficacy score following the intervention in the experimental group was 103.33±14.49, while in the control group it was 58.40±8.01. The mean self-control score post-intervention in the experimental group was 28.33±6.56, and in the control group it was 20.11±3.74. Analysis of the results was conducted using a multivariate covariance test. The findings indicated that, after controlling for the effects of the pre-test, there was a statistically significant difference between the mean scores of the experimental and control groups in the total score of the self-efficacy variable (P<0.001; F=93.373) and the self-control variable (P<0.001; F=8.944).

Considering the results of the present study and the effectiveness of mindfulnessbased cognitive therapy in increasing self-efficacy and self-control in individuals with drug dependence and frequent relapse, the use of this treatment method is recommended by specialists in this field.

Chronic kidney failure is considered as a life-threatening disease, and strengthening factors such as hope and self-efficacy improves the quality of life in these patients and also improves their self-care. Therefore, this study was conducted aiming to examine the effect of acupressure on hope and self-efficacy of patients undergoing hemodialysis treatment.

This was a double-blind clinical trial that was conducted on 54 hemodialysis patients in Beshrouye and Tabas in Iran, in 2022. Patients were divided into three groups of control, intervention and sham (fake group) through permutation blocks. Data were collected with short cognitive questionnaire, demographic information, Harth's hope and Scherer's self-efficacy. In the acupressure intervention group during dialysis, in the sham group, acupressure was performed at a distance of 1-1.5 cm from the main points and under the control only thr usual care was offered. Data were analyzed using SPSS24 software.

The results showed that there was a statistically significant difference in the mean hope score among the investigated groups (P<0.001). Also, the mean self-efficacy score among the groups had a statistically significant difference (P<0.001).

The results showed that acupressure was effective in increasing hope and self-efficacy of hemodialysis patients, and as an easy, cheap and simple method, it can be easily implemented by nurses and even patients themselves in the ward.

Methadone users face psychological challenges that require training to support their treatment.

This study aimed to compare the effectiveness of mindfulness group training and cognitive-behavioral therapy (CBT) groups in enhancing resilience and self-efficacy among individuals undergoing methadone treatment.

This study used a quasi-experimental design with pre-test, post-test, control groups, and a follow-up phase. The research population included 2,500 individuals under the welfare organization’s supervision, receiving methadone treatment at addiction treatment centers in two Tehran cities in the second half of 2018. A total of 45 participants were chosen using convenience sampling, then randomly assigned to mindfulness, CBT, and control groups (15 people per group). Mindfulness training comprised eight 60-minute sessions, while CBT involved weekly 90-minute sessions for the experimental groups; the control group received no intervention. Participants completed the General Self-Efficacy Scale (Scherer & Maddox)
and the Connor-Davidson Resilience Scale at pre-test, post-test, and one month post-treatment. Data were analyzed using two-way repeated measures ANOVA and Bonferroni post hoc tests, with a significance level of 0.05.

The findings revealed that, post-intervention, the average resilience score in the mindfulness training group rose to 100.85±8.1, with self-efficacy also increasing to 66.70±5.20. In contrast, the CBT group showed an increase in resilience to 85.95±13.77 and in self-efficacy to 57.85±7.50 (P<0.001). Compared to CBT, mindfulness group training demonstrated a more enduring effect over a one-month follow-up period (P<0.005). Post-hoc tests confirmed that both interventions enhanced resilience and self-efficacy, with mindfulness training having a significantly greater impact (P<0.001).

The results confirmed that group mindfulness training and cognitive-behavioral group therapy positively impact the resilience and self-efficacy of individuals undergoing methadone treatment. It is recommended that counselors and therapists use these two therapeutic approaches when working with individuals in methadone treatment.

Organizational intelligence and self-efficacy play a crucial role in advancing organizational goals and can be influenced by various psychological approaches. The purpose of this research was to determine the effectiveness of mindfulness-based cognitive therapy on organizational intelligence and job self-efficacy among employees of the National Bank. The research employed a semi-experimental design with a pre-test-post-test approach and a control group. The statistical population consisted of employees from the National Bank of Mashhad. A total of 30 participants were selected through purposeful sampling and then randomly assigned to either the experimental or control group. The research utilized Albrecht's Organizational Intelligence Questionnaire (2002) and the Job Self-Efficacy Scale by Riggs and Knight (1994) as assessment tools. The experimental group received eight 75-minute sessions of cognitive therapy based on mindfulness, following the protocol established by Kabat-Zinn (2001), while the control group was placed on a waiting list. Data analysis was conducted using SPSS-23 software, employing multivariate covariance analysis. The findings indicated a significant difference between the average scores of organizational intelligence and job self-efficacy in the intervention and control group employees following the intervention. Specifically, mindfulness-based cognitive therapy led to increased organizational intelligence and job self-efficacy among National Bank employees (P < 0.001). Given the effectiveness of this approach on the aforementioned variables, it is recommended to implement mindfulness-based cognitive therapy as a strategic method to enhance the individual and psychological capabilities of employees.

This study examines the impact of group emotional schema therapy on resilience and self-efficacy among cancer patients.

The research employed a quasi-experimental design with a pre-test and post-test follow-up alongside a control group. The statistical population comprised all cancer patients visiting Shariati Hospital in Tehran in 2020 (year 1399). Forty volunteer participants who met the inclusion criteria were selected through convenience sampling. After final screening, 20 individuals were randomly assigned to two experimental groups (emotion-focused schema therapy) and one control group. Participants were assessed before and after the intervention using Sherer's General Self-Efficacy Scale (GSE-17) (1982) and the Connor-Davidson Resilience Scale (2003). The intervention consisted of 12 online group sessions (via Skype), each lasting two and a half hours. Data analysis was performed using SPSS software version 24, employing covariance analysis methods. This study is part of a doctoral thesis in health psychology, approved on 29/09/1399 (IR.IAU.TON.REC.1399.074) at the Islamic Azad University, Tonkabon Branch.

The findings revealed that emotional schema therapy significantly improved resilience and self-efficacy in cancer patients (p < 0.01)..

Emotional schema-based therapy can serve as an effective psychological intervention to enhance resilience and self-efficacy in individuals with cancer.

The academic performance of students is an index by which their learning and progress is judged, and many individual and environmental factors are effective in academic performance.

The present study aimed to develop a model of student's academic performance based on personality traits and academic engagement with the mediation of self-efficacy and academic motivation.

The research method was descriptive correlational and the statistical population of the present study included all students of Azad University, Science and Research Branch in 2018 and 2019 among them, 422 people were selected by available sampling method. The research tools include the NEO Five-Factor Inventory by Costa & McCrae (1989); the Academic Engagement Questionnaire by Reeve et al., (2013); the Self-Efficacy Scale by Sherer et al. (1982); the Academic Motivation Scale by Vallerand et al. (1992) and Educational Performance Test by Dortaj & Delavar (2005). The structural equation modeling method was used to analyze the data.

The results of the present study showed that the coefficient of the indirect path between academic engagement and academic performance through academic self-efficacy was significant (p<.01, β=.072). The indirect path coefficient between academic engagement and academic performance through academic demotivation was significant (p<.01, β=.056). The indirect path coefficient between neuroticism and academic performance through self-efficacy was significant (p<.01, β=-.050). The indirect path coefficient between conscientiousness and academic performance through internal academic motivation (p<.01, β=.064) and through academic demotivation (p<.01, β=.055) were significant. The indirect path coefficient between agreeableness and academic performance through internal academic motivation (p<0.01, β=.068) and academic demotivation (p<0.05, β=.034) were significant.

Personality traits and academic engagement predict academic performance with the mediation of self-efficacy and academic motivation. It is suggested to hold workshops with academic self-efficacy content to the officials, administrators, and teachers.

Gestational diabetes is one of the most common problems during pregnancy. To reduce this disease, patients must intervene actively in its control. This study was conducted to determine the effect of the self-management program based on the five-A model on the self-efficacy of women with gestational diabetes referred to the diabetes center of Tohid Hospital in Sanandaj in 2022.

This semi-experimental study was conducted on 60 eligible pregnant women referred to the diabetes center of Tohid Hospital in Sanandaj. Information was collected using demographic and midwifery profile forms and a self-efficacy questionnaire related to diabetic patients before and after the intervention.  Participants were selected as available and were randomly divided into intervention and control groups. For the intervention group, four training sessions were held for four weeks, while the control group received usual care.

Based on the results, the two groups had no statistically significant differences in demographic and obstetric variables. Before the intervention, the average self-efficacy score in the intervention and control groups was 33.4 ± 0.7 and 33.1 ± 0.4, respectively (P = 0.840). Finally, the average self-efficacy score at the end of the study was significantly higher in the intervention group (52 ± 0.15 vs. 33.9 ± 4.1, P = 0.001).

The results of the study showed that the self-management program implementation based on the five-A model in pregnant women with gestational diabetes could lead to an increase in self-efficacy, so it can be suggested to use this program in the treatment plan and pregnancy care protocol for pregnant women.

Increased worries and low self-efficacy are associated with increased adverse pregnancy outcomes in adolescents. The present study was conducted to determine the effect of mother-centered counseling on the outcome of childbirth and anxiety during pregnancy in teenage mothers.

This quasi-experimental study was conducted in 2023 on 70 primigravida pregnant teenagers referred to comprehensive health centers in Zahedan. The intervention consisted of 6 group counseling sessions for 45-60 minutes in the second trimester of pregnancy. The tools for data collection were the Cambridge Worry Scale and Childbirth Self-Efficacy Inventory questionnaires. Analysis was done on the data of 32 people in the intervention group and 30 people in the control group. Independent T-tests and Paired T-tests with a significance level of P < 0.05 were used for analysis.

Before the intervention, the mean score of self-efficacy in the intervention group (93.03 ± 16.75) and control group (99.15 ± 15.24) had no significant difference (P = 0.14), but after the intervention, a significant difference was observed between the intervention group (131.53 ± 12.74) and control group (100.4 ± 14.86) (P < 0.001). There was no significant difference between the intervention group (81.18 ± 10.9) and the control group (84.5 ± 7.23) in terms of mean worry score before intervention (P = 0.16). However, after the intervention, there was a significant difference between the intervention group (54.09 ± 9.86) and the control group (86.3 ± 6.41) (P < 0.001).

Mother-centered counseling increases the self-efficacy of childbirth and reduces worries during pregnancy in pregnant teenagers. It is recommended to hold counseling sessions based on mothers' needs in addition to routine care to improve care.

The purpose of this study was to investigate the impact of low vision on quality of life, general self- efficacy and depression in visually impaired people between the ages of 13 and 62 years.

This research was applied in terms of purpose and causal-comparative in terms of execution. The study sample was 106 people with low vision and normal vision, who were divided into two groups (53 low vision and 53 normal sighted people) in a targeted way. Visually impaired people included 18 female and 35 male, and people with normal vision included 32 female and 21 male. The vision of normal and visually impaired people was measured by the examiner using the Snellen E chart. Data was collected using standard questionnaire of beck depression (1996), Sherer self-efficacy questionnaire (1982) and quality of life questionnaire related to vision (VFQ-25). Validity was calculated and confirmed by content validity method and reliability based on Cronbach's alpha coefficients for each of the questionnaires. The data were analyzed using t-test of two independent samples, Mann-Whitney test, Chi square test, Fisher’s exact test and multiples regression analysis variables with SPSS 22 software.

The results showed that visually impaired people have poorer visual performance than people with normal vision based on general self-efficacy, but this difference is not statistically significant (P>0.05). According to the results of the regression analysis, gender was one of the factors affecting the reduction of general self-efficacy on the visual performance of visually impaired people (P =0.02). Depression was reported more in the group of visually impaired people than in the group of people with normal vision, but this difference was not statistically significant (P>0.05). Using the results of the test, it was determined that the visual performance based on the quality of life in visually impaired people is lower than the visual performance in people with normal vision and there is a significant difference between the quality of life in the two groups of visually impaired and normal vision people (P=0.001).

The results of this study showed that low vision is an effective factor in visual performance. Based on the findings of this study, the quality of life is considered to be an effective factor on the visual performance of visually impaired people. Therefore, the need to pay more attention to the psychological components of visually impaired patients is revealed.

Adolescents with type 1 diabetes face numerous physical and mental challenges. Effective training programs can enhance self-care behaviors in this age group. Bandura's self-efficacy theory has been widely used as a theoretical framework for developing educational interventions. This study investigated the impact of a theory-based care program, incorporating pictograms and lectures, on the self-efficacy and blood sugar management of adolescents with type I diabetes.

This semi-experimental study was conducted in Shahrekord with a control and intervention group. Simple random sampling was used to select 68 adolescents with type 1 diabetes. The intervention group participated in a three-session training program based on Bandura's self-efficacy theory, which included lectures and the use of pictograms. Data were collected using standardized diabetes self-efficacy questionnaires and HbA1c tests. Statistical analysis was performed using SPSS software version 26, employing Wilcoxon, paired t-tests, independent t-tests, chi-square, and Fisher's exact tests.

Prior to the intervention, there were no statistically significant differences in self-efficacy scores or HbA1c levels between the control and intervention groups. After the intervention, the self-efficacy scores in the intervention group significantly increased compared to the control group (p < 0.001). Similarly, post-intervention HbA1c levels decreased significantly in the intervention group compared to the control group (p < 0.001).

A supportive care program based on Bandura's self-efficacy theory, using pictograms and lectures, effectively improved self-efficacy and blood sugar management in adolescents with type I diabetes. Incorporating such interventions into educational programs for diabetic patients is recommended to enhance self-efficacy and improve disease management outcomes.

 Job satisfaction is one of the most basic components of mental health, dynamism, efficiency and creativity of employees in any job and profession. The aim of the present study was to determine the relationship between self-efficacy, self-regulation and locus of control with job satisfaction in rotating shift employees of Imam Khomeini Hospital in Urmia.

 The research method is correlational. The statistical population in this study included all male employees working on rotating shifts in Imam Khomeini Hospital in Urmia, from which 150 people were selected as a sample based on the stratified random sampling method. In this study, the Hoffman and Kashdan Emotional Self-Regulation Questionnaire (2010), the Scherrer Self-Efficacy Questionnaire (1982), the Rutter Locus of Control Test (1966) and the Smith, Kendall and Hewlett Job Satisfaction Questionnaire (1969) were used as data collection tools. Pearson correlation analysis and multiple regression analysis were used to analyze the hypotheses.

 The results of the study showed that there is a relationship between self-efficacy and job satisfaction (0.001). There is also a positive relationship between self-regulation and job satisfaction and locus of control with job satisfaction (0.001). In the components of emotional self-regulation, the relationship of all three components of concealment, compromise and tolerance with job satisfaction was confirmed (0.001).

 Job satisfaction is one of the most important variables in career success and increasing organizational productivity. Among the factors affecting job satisfaction are self-regulation, locus of internal control, and emotional self-regulation.

It is important to pay attention to the quality of college life to improve the self-efficacy of students. The present study aims to investigate the role of the quality of college life in predicting the academic self-efficacy of nursing students in Iran.

This descriptive cross-sectional study was conducted in 2024 on 217 nursing students of Gonabad University of Medical Sciences. The data collection tools included Mahdi’s quality of college life scale in Persian and Owen and Froman’s College Academic Self-Efficacy Scale. Data analysis was done in SPSS software, version 20 using descriptive statistics (mean and standard deviation) and inferential statistics (Pearson’s correlation test and multiple regression analysis).

There was a significant and positive relationship between the quality of college life and academic self-efficacy (r=0.884, P<0.01). The results of multiple regression analysis showed that 24% of the variance in students’ academic self-efficacy was explained by the dimensions of the quality of college life: Professors’ teaching quality (P=0.01), classroom environment (P=0.028), cultural diversity in the university (P=0.023), medical facilities (P=0.025), sanitation status and environment of the university (P=0.041), recreational/sports/welfare services of the university (P=0.019) and the conditions of university library (P=0.045) 

The quality of college life is a significant predictor of academic self-efficacy in nursing students. Therefore, it is recommended to pay special attention to the quality of college life in these students to strengthen their academic self-efficacy.