Family Closeness, Social Physique Anxiety and Sexual Coercion as Determinants of Academic Self-Efficacy Among Female Undergraduate Students in a Nigerian University

The study investigated the perceived effects of family closeness, social physique anxiety and sexual coercion on academic self-efficacy among female undergraduate students in Delta State Un iversity, Abraka. A descriptive survey design was adopted for the study.350 female undergraduate students were selected from the population of female students in Delta State University, Abraka .Two research questions was raised in the study. They are Are there significant relationship between family closeness, social physique anxiety, sexual coercion and academic self-efficacy of female undergraduates? And what are the significant composite effects of family closeness, social physique anxiety, sexual coercion and academic self-efficacy female undergraduates? Four standardized instruments measuring the independent variables and the criterion measure was administered to the participants. Data were analysed using Pearson Product Moment Correlat ion and the Multiple Regression statistics. The results indicate that all the variables were significant, with the strongest relationship being between family closeness and academic self efficacy wh ile those of social physique anxiety and academic self-efficacy, sexual coercion and academic self-efficacy were all negative. The three independent variables accounted for 37.2% of the total variance of academic self efficacy with family closeness being the most potent. Therefore, it is reco mmended that family bonding associative activities should be encouraged. In addition academic self-efficacy training programmes should be included in orientation programmes and curriculu m of the students.