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Self-efficacy as a positive youth development construct: conceptual bases and implications for curriculum development
Sandra K M Tsang1, Eadaoin K P Hui
1Department of Social Work and Social Administration, Faculty of Social Sciences, The University of Hong Kong, Hong Kong. sandratsang@hku.hk
International Journal of Adolescent Medicine and Health
|October 31, 2006
Summary
This study explores self-efficacy, a belief in one's capabilities influencing thoughts and actions. It details how the P.A.T.H.S. program uses self-efficacy determinants to foster adolescent development.
Area of Science:
- Psychology
- Adolescent Development
- Educational Psychology
Background:
- Self-efficacy is a core psychological construct representing beliefs in personal capabilities.
- These beliefs influence cognitive, motivational, affective, and behavioral processes.
- Self-efficacy is shaped by experiences like mastery, observation, and social feedback.
Purpose of the Study:
- To outline the conceptualization of self-efficacy.
- To present the application of self-efficacy determinants in a youth program.
- To demonstrate how to cultivate self-efficacy in adolescents.
Main Methods:
- Conceptual analysis of self-efficacy.
- Description of the Positive Adolescent Training through Holistic Social Programmes (P.A.T.H.S.) program.
- Explanation of how program determinants foster self-efficacy.
Main Results:
- Self-efficacy is a multifaceted construct influenced by various sources.
- The P.A.T.H.S. program effectively utilizes these determinants.
- Adolescents can be supported in cultivating self-efficacy through targeted interventions.
Conclusions:
- Understanding self-efficacy's determinants is crucial for intervention design.
- The P.A.T.H.S. program provides a model for enhancing adolescent self-efficacy.
- Interventions should consider developmental stages and domain-specific experiences.
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