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Social Exclusion Effect on Self-Efficacy
Joanna Rajchert1, Weronika Molińska1, Wojciech Vonrath1
1The Maria Grzegorzewska University, Warsaw, Poland.
Psychological Reports
|July 30, 2024
Summary
Social exclusion lowers self-efficacy by undermining needs for control and belonging. Fostering these needs may enhance general self-efficacy beliefs, crucial for well-being.
Area of Science:
- Psychology
- Social Psychology
Background:
- Self-efficacy, influenced by persuasion, success, and emotions, is vital for well-being.
- Social exclusion is linked to reduced control, self-control, and self-esteem.
Purpose of the Study:
- To investigate the impact of social exclusion on general self-efficacy.
- To determine if needs for control and belonging mediate this effect.
Main Methods:
- Participants were assigned to either a social exclusion or inclusion condition using the Cyberball game.
- Self-efficacy, feelings of control, and belonging were measured.
Main Results:
- Social exclusion significantly lowered self-efficacy, control, and belonging compared to inclusion.
- Control and belonging positively correlated with self-efficacy.
- Mediation analysis confirmed that control and belonging mediated the impact of exclusion on self-efficacy.
Conclusions:
- Social exclusion negatively affects general self-efficacy.
- Satisfying needs for control and belonging is crucial for fostering self-efficacy.
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