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Belonging Engagement and Self Confidence

The BES (Belonging, Engagement, Self-Confidence) scale, developed by Yorke (2016), measures university students’ perceptions of their sense of belonging, academic engagement, and self-confidence. It is commonly used in educational research and student support services to identify areas where students may need additional support or intervention.

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Eligibility

To be eligible for the Belonging, Engagement, and Self-Confidence program, individuals usually need to demonstrate a need or desire to improve their interpersonal and self-confidence skills.

Questions for Belonging Engagement and Self Confidence

Questions

1.

I am motivated towards my studies

The answer should be a single choice:
  1. Strongly Agree
  2. Tend to Agree
  3. Neutral
  4. Tend to Disagree
  5. Strongly Disagree
2.

I feel at home in this university

The answer should be a single choice:
  1. Strongly Agree
  2. Tend to Agree
  3. Neutral
  4. Tend to Disagree
  5. Strongly Disagree
3.

I expect to do well on my programme

The answer should be a single choice:
  1. Strongly Agree
  2. Tend to Agree
  3. Neutral
  4. Tend to Disagree
  5. Strongly Disagree
4.

Being at this university is an enriching experience

The answer should be a single choice:
  1. Strongly Agree
  2. Tend to Agree
  3. Neutral
  4. Tend to Disagree
  5. Strongly Disagree
5.

I try to make connections between what I learn from different parts of my programme

The answer should be a single choice:
  1. Strongly Agree
  2. Tend to Agree
  3. Neutral
  4. Tend to Disagree
  5. Strongly Disagree
6.

I try to do a bit more on the programme than it asks me to

The answer should be a single choice:
  1. Strongly Agree
  2. Tend to Agree
  3. Neutral
  4. Tend to Disagree
  5. Strongly Disagree
7.

I wish I’d gone to a different university

The answer should be a single choice:
  1. Strongly Agree
  2. Tend to Agree
  3. Neutral
  4. Tend to Disagree
  5. Strongly Disagree
8.

I seek out academic staff in order to discuss topics relevant to my programme

The answer should be a single choice:
  1. Strongly Agree
  2. Tend to Agree
  3. Neutral
  4. Tend to Disagree
  5. Strongly Disagree
9.

I worry about the difficulty of my programme

The answer should be a single choice:
  1. Strongly Agree
  2. Tend to Agree
  3. Neutral
  4. Tend to Disagree
  5. Strongly Disagree
10.

I put a lot of effort into the work I do

The answer should be a single choice:
  1. Strongly Agree
  2. Tend to Agree
  3. Neutral
  4. Tend to Disagree
  5. Strongly Disagree
11.

I have found this department to be welcoming

The answer should be a single choice:
  1. Strongly Agree
  2. Tend to Agree
  3. Neutral
  4. Tend to Disagree
  5. Strongly Disagree
12.

I use feedback on my work to help me improve what I do

The answer should be a single choice:
  1. Strongly Agree
  2. Tend to Agree
  3. Neutral
  4. Tend to Disagree
  5. Strongly Disagree
13.

I doubt my ability to study at university level

The answer should be a single choice:
  1. Strongly Agree
  2. Tend to Agree
  3. Neutral
  4. Tend to Disagree
  5. Strongly Disagree
14.

I am shown respect by members of staff in this department

The answer should be a single choice:
  1. Strongly Agree
  2. Tend to Agree
  3. Neutral
  4. Tend to Disagree
  5. Strongly Disagree
15.

Sometimes I feel I don’t belong in this university

The answer should be a single choice:
  1. Strongly Agree
  2. Tend to Agree
  3. Neutral
  4. Tend to Disagree
  5. Strongly Disagree
16.

I’m confident of completing my programme successfully

The answer should be a single choice:
  1. Strongly Agree
  2. Tend to Agree
  3. Neutral
  4. Tend to Disagree
  5. Strongly Disagree

Ideas Similar to Belonging Engagement and Self Confidence

  • Developing Trust
  • Assurance and Self-Esteem
  • Empowerment
  • Involvement and Self-Assurance: A Comprehensive Approach
  • Fostering Connection
  • Participation and Self-Confidence
  • Building Affiliation
  • Commitment and Self-Reliance
  • Nurturing Inclusion
  • Cooperation and Self-Belief
  • Cultivating Association
  • Collaboration and Self-Trust

Here are some FAQs and additional information
on
Belonging Engagement and Self Confidence

How is the BES scale administered?

It is a self-report questionnaire comprising 16 items, each rated on a 5-point Likert scale from “Strongly Disagree” to “Strongly Agree.”

What are the main uses of the BES scale?

The BES scale is used in educational research and student support services to identify students who may need help with integration, motivation, or confidence, and to inform interventions.

How are the BES subscale scores calculated?

Scores for Belonging, Engagement, and Self-Confidence are calculated by averaging responses to specific items, with some items reverse-scored before calculation.

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