The present study examined the relationship between a new measure of self-efficacy and a recently developed measure of self-regulation by Nakata and Shiomi within a sample of 1,312 Japanese elementary school children in Grades 3 to 6. Factor analysis indicated two factors, Self-recognized Self-efficacy and Consciousness of Potentiality. In general, relationships also were positive among the two self-efficacy factors and three forms of self-regulation.
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