An investigation of self-efficacy and topic emotions in entry-level engineering design learning activities

Little is known about the impact self-efficacy and topic emotions have on novice engineering students when first exposed toan engineering design course. Freshman students may have difficulties regulating their emotions when exposed to new orcomplex topics such as engineering design. Consequently, they may become frustrated or discouraged as the semesterprogresses that can lead to feelings of hopelessness and anxiety. In contrast, novice students...