Abstract:

In this study, the extent to which the variables of resilience, cognitive flexibility and self-efficacy predicted the academic success levels of psychological counselor candidates was examined. The research was conducted based on the relational screening model. The research group of the study consisted of a total of 265 psychological counselor candidates, 112 (42.3%) male and 153 (57.7%) female, studying at Erzincan Binali Yıldırım University Faculty of Education, Department of Guidance and Psychological Counseling in the 2020-2021 academic year. The average age of the research group is 21.37. Brief Resilience Scale, Cognitive Flexibility Inventory, General Self-Efficacy Scale and Personal Information Form were used as data collection tools in the study. The data obtained in the study were analyzed using the stepwise regression analysis method from the multiple linear regression analysis. As a result of the research, it was determined that resilience, cognitive flexibility and self-efficacy variables significantly predicted academic achievement.

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