“…Other researches established positive associations between the sense of belonging to a learning community and efficacy beliefs (Vayre & Vonthron, 2017), engagement (Hu & Hui, 2012;Oncu & Cakir, 2011;Rovai, 2001;Rovai & Barnum, 2003), retention or achievement (Kim et al, 2005;Liu, Magjuka, Bonk & Lee, 2007). Moreover, previous literature stated that self-efficacy can be linked to students' engagement (Bates & Khasawneh, 2007;Hu & Hui, 2012;Vayre et al, 2014) and success (Francescato et al, 2006;Vayre et al, 2014;Wang & Newlin, 2002). Several authors also indicated that engagement positively influenced students' retention and achievement (Kim et al, 2005;Oncu & Cakir, 2011;Vayre et al, 2014).…”