Özet:

The aim of the study is to examine the relationship between self-esteem and academic self-efficacy, which determines the perspective of life and success of business administration and social sciences students studying at universities during the Covid-19 pandemic, from Hofstede’s three cultural dimensions (power gap, uncertainty and individualism/collectivism). This study was carried out by examining the data collected from 215 university students. The research was done by using quantitative method and relational design. The research findings showed that the students' power-distance, and uncertainty range were low, consequently they could not cope with uncertainties and they were prescriptive. It is understood that they are in between in terms of individualism and socialism. However, it shows that students are self-confident in terms of self-esteem and academic self-efficacy. The concept of self-esteem strongly affects academic self-efficacy and does not differ by gender. While the perception of the concept of academic self-efficacy was resulted in favor of female student, in terms of cultural dimensions, a difference was found in favor of male students. This finding indicates that while female students tolerate inequality less and are relatively more successful in dealing with uncertainty compared to male students. It is thought that the research findings can guide the human resources specialists of the enterprises when they apply for a job after their graduation.

Anahtar Kelimeler: