Relationship Between Collaborative Learning and Perceived Academic Performance of Student: Mediating Role of Generalized Self-Efficacy

Simran Mansoor; Minhaj-ul-Hussain; Shazia Hassan

doi:10.54938/ijemd-ss.2026.05.6.920

Authors

Simran Mansoor National Defence University, Islamabad, Pakistan
Minhaj-ul-Hussain National Defence University, Islamabad, Pakistan
Shazia Hassan National Defence University, Islamabad, Pakistan

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.54938/ijemd-ss.2026.05.6.920

Keywords:

Collaborative learning, General self-efficacy, Perceived academic performance, University students, Mediation analysis

Abstract

This pilot study is investigating the relationship among collaborative learning (CL), general self-efficacy, and perceived academic performance among university students in Islamabad, Pakistan. The study utilized a quantitative cross-sectional method through convenience and snowball sampling to collect data from 41 students through an online questionnaire. Both Pearson correlation and mediation analysis were done. Findings indicate that collaborative learning and perceived academic performance are positively correlated. However, collaborative learning (CL) and general self-efficacy (GSE) are not significantly correlated, and there is no mediation effect present in the study.

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