KMAN Publication Inc. (KMANPUB) KMAN Counseling & Psychology Nexus 3041-9026 2 Serial Number 4 2024 12 20 The Moderating Role of Academic Self-Efficacy in the Relationship Between Mobile-Based Cyberloafing and Academic Commitment Among Secondary Students in Babylon, Iraq The Moderating Role of Academic Self-Efficacy in the Relationship Between Mobile-Based Cyberloafing and Academic Commitment Among Secondary Students in Babylon, Iraq 245 252 10.61838/kman.psynexus.2.2.30 EN Journal Article 2024 07 13 <p>Enhancing students’ capacity and ability to make optimal use of available opportunities and resources is of critical importance. This study aimed to investigate the moderating role of academic self-efficacy in the relationship between mobile-based cyberloafing and academic commitment among lower secondary school students in the city of Babylon, Iraq. The research employed a correlational method, and the statistical population consisted of lower secondary school students in Babylon, Iraq, during spring 2024. A total of 368 students were selected through convenience sampling and responded to the Academic Commitment Questionnaire (Huynh, Vogel, &amp; Rabi, 2015), the Mobile-Based Cyberloafing Questionnaire (Askew, 2012), and the Academic Self-Efficacy Questionnaire (McIlroy &amp; Bunting, 2002). Data were analyzed using Pearson correlation coefficients and hierarchical regression analysis via SPSS version 26. The results indicated that mobile-based cyberloafing had a significant relationship with both academic commitment and academic self-efficacy (p &lt; .05). Hierarchical regression analysis further revealed that academic self-efficacy served as a moderating variable in the relationship between mobile-based cyberloafing and academic commitment. Specifically, when academic self-efficacy was high, there was no significant relationship between mobile-based cyberloafing and academic commitment. Based on the findings of this study, it is essential to consider the role of academic self-efficacy in mitigating the negative effects of mobile-based cyberloafing on academic commitment, with the aim of strengthening student capabilities.</p> mobile-based cyberloafing academic self-efficacy academic commitment students. https://journals.kmanpub.com/index.php/psychnexus/article/download/4190/7243