Self-efficacy

A Venn diagram showing the relationship between self-concept, self-efficacy, and self-esteem.

"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." See also: 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)."

A person's self-efficacy is related to their self-concept which is the image a person has of themselves.

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. "Core self-evaluations are instinctive judgments that we all make about ourselves and our lives."

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-awareness
• Goal setting
• Grit (personality trait)
• Mental toughness
• Psychological resilience
• Achievement orientation

Other related concepts:

• Prioritization
• Time management
• Concentration
• Organizational skills
• Communication skills
• Planning skills
• Project management

External links

• 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