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Chantal Joie-La Marle1, François Parmentier1, Florent Vinchon1
1Université de Paris and Univ. Gustave Eiffel, LAPEA.
The Journal of General Psychology
|April 7, 2021
Summary
Self-efficacy, a personal resource, protected individuals during COVID-19 confinement by boosting positive emotions and work performance. Higher self-efficacy mitigated negative emotions and depressive risks associated with pandemic restrictions.
Area of Science:
- Psychology
- Social Psychology
- Occupational Health Psychology
Background:
- The COVID-19 pandemic imposed unprecedented confinement measures globally.
- Understanding psychological resources that buffer stress during prolonged confinement is crucial.
- Social cognitive theory posits self-efficacy as a key personal resource.
Purpose of the Study:
- To investigate the role of general self-efficacy as a protective factor during COVID-19 confinement.
- To examine the relationship between self-efficacy, affect (positive and negative), and adaptive performance at work.
- To assess the stability of self-efficacy during an 8-week confinement period.
Main Methods:
- A longitudinal study surveyed 197 French citizens over 8 weeks of confinement.
- Data were collected on general self-efficacy, positive affect, negative affect, and adaptive performance at work.
- Statistical analyses examined the relationships between these variables.
Main Results:
- General self-efficacy remained stable throughout the confinement period.
- Self-efficacy was positively associated with positive affect and negatively associated with negative affect.
- Higher self-efficacy correlated positively with all dimensions of adaptive work performance.
Conclusions:
- Self-efficacy acts as a significant personal resource, protecting individuals from the negative psychological impacts of confinement.
- The findings highlight the importance of fostering self-efficacy to support well-being and performance during stressful, prolonged events like pandemics.
- Self-efficacy may serve as a buffer against depressive risks induced by pandemic-related stressors.
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