Findings of this research indicate that there is a significant relationship between self-directed learning and academic self-efficacy and achievement motivation of Payam Noor University students. The powerful predictive item is independency in learning for academic self-efficacy, and study and problem-solving skills for achievement motivation. These findings are in conformity with the results of researches carried out by Shannon and Allen (2010), Ferla, Valcke, and Cai (2009), Amoon (2008), Asadi et al. (2011), Noohi et al. (2012), Karami et al. (2013), Manavipoor et al. (2012), and Abaft (2008). In addition, in a research carried out by Shaker et al. (2011) on the relation of study habits and academic self-efficacy with academic achievement of the students of guidance school, third grade, it was indicated that the students’ academic achievement is related with talent and effort items of academic self-efficacy variable, and, thus, applying study strategies not only results in improved academic self-efficacy, but also is effective of the learners’ academic performance that way.
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