This study obtained that weighed scores in programming courses and the number of programming courses offered
by engineering students were the significant predictors in Java programming self-efficacy. This study also finds no
significant relationship between Java programming self-efficacy and each of engineering students computing
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background and years of first programming. Further studies are needed in identifying factors that will better predict
Java self efficacy. In addition to this, the study need be replicated for other object oriented languages currently
introduced into the curriculum. A possible limitation of the study was that the scores obtained in programming
courses did not derive from standardized tests. They were proceeds of teacher-made tests with their inherent
weaknesses.