The relationship between teacher candidates 'self-efficacy beliefs and professional concerns

The aim of this study is to determine teacher candidates' self-efficacy beliefs and professional anxiety levels, and the relationship between the two. The universe of the research based on the relational survey model consists of 1863 teacher candidates studying at Siirt University in the 2020-2021 academic year. The sample of the study consists of 319 teacher candidates selected using the stratified sampling method. "Self-Efficacy Scale" and "Occupational Anxiety Scale" were used in the study. Descriptive statistics, parametric difference analysis and correlation analysis techniques were used in analyzing the data. At the end of the study, it was determined that teacher candidates' general professional anxieties were low and their self-efficacy beliefs were high. It has also been determined that there is a moderate significant relationship between the self-efficacy beliefs of the teacher candidates and their professional anxiety. It was observed that the self-efficacy beliefs of the teacher candidates were a significant predictor of their professional anxiety levels.