The role of spirituality and belief in free will in the perception of self-efficacy among young adult

Abstract

Th e primary goal of the study was to examine the relationships between spirituality, belief in free will and perceived self-effi cacy among young adults. In order to develop the preliminary adaptation of the FAD-Plus questionnaire, used for measuring the lay beliefs in free will and three related constructs, Study 1 was carried out among 485 young adults. Th e tool had satisfactory psychometric properties. Study 2, in which 340 students participated, verifi ed the role of believing in free will as a potential mediator between spirituality and perceived self-effi cacy. In the case of male students, total mediation was found, and in the case of female students, partial mediation was noted. Th e studies indicate the need to put greater emphasis on the spiritual sphere and the sense of free will in the education provided foryoung adults.