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Thinking about self-efficacy.

D Cervone1

  • 1Department of Psychology, University of Illinois at Chicago 60607-7137, USA. dcervone@uic.edu

Behavior Modification
|January 21, 2000
PubMed
Summary
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Self-efficacy perceptions, or beliefs in one's capabilities, generalize across situations and have distinct aspects. Affective states influence performance standards more than self-efficacy itself.

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Area of Science:

  • Psychology
  • Cognitive Science
  • Behavioral Science

Background:

  • Self-efficacy perceptions are a key cognitive mechanism driving behavioral change.
  • Understanding the nuances of self-efficacy is crucial for effective interventions.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To investigate the generalizability of self-efficacy perceptions across different situations.
  • To examine the influence of affective states on self-efficacy.
  • To determine if self-efficacy is a singular construct or multifaceted.

Main Methods:

  • Analysis of cognitive processes involved in appraising performance efficacy.
  • Review of existing research on self-efficacy perception.

Main Results:

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  • Self-efficacy perceptions generalize across situations linked to personal attributes.
  • Negative mood influences performance standards, creating discrepancies, but not reliably affecting self-efficacy.
  • Self-efficacy appraisal involves distinct aspects: strategy execution and goal attainment.

    • Conclusions:

    • Self-efficacy is not a monolithic concept; it has distinct components.
    • Situational factors and personal attributes influence self-efficacy generalization.
    • The impact of mood on behavior is mediated by its effect on performance standards and self-efficacy.