Self-Efficacy as an Influential Factor in University Success: Experiences of Graduates with Disabilities in Social Sciences

This study explores the experiences of Spanish graduates with disabilities who successfully completed a university degree in the field of Social Sciences. The research employed a qualitative methodology, using individual semi-structured interviews to explore factors that contributed to the universit...

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Autores: Pecellín Marchena, Roberto C., Biagiotti, Gilda, Sanz Martinez, Patricia, Pérez López, Aurora Virginia
Tipo de recurso: artículo
Estado:Versión aceptada para publicación
Fecha de publicación:2026
País:España
Institución:Universidad de Sevilla (US)
Repositorio:idUS. Depósito de Investigación de la Universidad de Sevilla
OAI Identifier:oai:dnet:idus________::da313e396c2382884d20cb8a1e6fe23c
Acceso en línea:https://hdl.handle.net/11441/186963
https://doi.org/10.1080/1034912X.2026.2678840
Access Level:acceso abierto
Palabra clave:Self-efficacy
Disability
Higher education
University success
Qualitative research
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Sumario:This study explores the experiences of Spanish graduates with disabilities who successfully completed a university degree in the field of Social Sciences. The research employed a qualitative methodology, using individual semi-structured interviews to explore factors that contributed to the university success of 32 graduates with disabilities. The information was analysed through an inductive system of categories and codes. The findings are presented in three main areas that highlight self-efficacy as a key factor for university success: personal characteristics that acted as facilitators, coping strategies for learning difficulties, and actions to build relationships within the university community to overcome obstacles. The study concludes that self-efficacy is an ability that helps people with disabilities to overcome barriers and achieve university success