Self-efficacy
"Self-efficacy refers to an individual's belief in his or her capacity to execute behaviors necessary to produce specific performance attainments (Bandura, 1977, 1986, 1997). Self-efficacy reflects confidence in the ability to exert control over one's own motivation, behavior, and social environment."[1] See also: Agency (psychology) and Interpersonal skills and Social intelligence
According to La Trobe University: "Psychologists have found that if a person has lower levels of self-efficacy they are more likely to focus on feelings of failure rather than success. People with higher levels of self-efficacy are more likely to cope better in adverse situations (Park and Folkman, 1997)."[2]
A person's self-efficacy is related to their self-concept which is the image a person has of themselves.[3]
Contents
Core self-evaluations and self-efficacy
See also: Core self-evaluations
Core self-evaluations (CSE) is a psychological "theory that includes four personality dimensions: self-esteem, self-efficacy, locus of control" and neuroticism.[4][5][6] "Core self-evaluations are instinctive judgments that we all make about ourselves and our lives."[7]
Journal articles
- Thinking about self-efficacy. Behavior Modification. 2000 Jan;24(1):30-56. doi: 10.1177/0145445500241002.
- The Effects of Self-Efficacy and Locus of Control on Cyberbully/Victim Status in Adolescents. Journal of Pediatric Nursing. 2021 Nov-Dec:61:e15-e21. doi: 10.1016/j.pedn.2021.04.004. Epub 2021 Apr 21.
See also
- Problem solving
- Self-control
- Habits
- Emotional intelligence
- Self-regulation
- Self-management
- Self-awareness
- Jonah complex
- Goal setting
- Grit (personality trait)
- Mental toughness
- Psychological resilience
- Self-doubt
- Achievement orientation
Other related concepts:
- Prioritization
- Time management
- Concentration
- Organizational skills
- Communication skills
- Planning skills
- Project management
External links
- Bandura’s Self-Efficacy Theory Of Motivation In Psychology, SimplePsychology.org
- Why self-efficacy matters
- Building a Culture of Self-Efficacy, Harvard Graduate School of Education
- How to Build Self-Confidence/efficacy
- What is self-efficacy, WebMD
- What is self-efficacy? Definition and 7 ways to improve it
- Self-efficacy, Carlton College
- Improving Self-Efficacy and Motivation, University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill
- Self-efficacy, ScienceDirect
- Boost Your Confidence With These 6 Expert Tips, Forbes
Videos:
- Self-efficacy - Video playlist
Notes
- ↑ Self-efficacy
- ↑ Confidence versus Self-efficacy, La Trobe University
- ↑ Self-concept is the image we have of ourselves.
- ↑ Personality traits of core self-evaluation as predictors on clinical decision-making in nursing profession, PLoS One. 2020; 15(5): e0233435. Published online 2020 May 18. doi: 10.1371/journal.pone.0233435
- ↑ Core self-evaluations
- ↑ Validity and Reliability of Core Self-Evaluations Scale in Iranian Employees, Procedia Social and Behavioral Sciences 15 (2011) 1561–1565
- ↑ Core self-evaluations
