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Self-Efficacy in Social Science [PDF]

open access: yesDiscourse and Communication for Sustainable Education, 2019
In order to manage the challenges of the 21st century, the assessment of individual self-efficacy constitutes an important factor in the educational context; both on the personal as well as on the social and organisational level.
Pröbstl Gerlinde   +1 more
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Self-Efficacy in Social Work: Development and Initial Validation of the Self-Efficacy Scale for Social Workers [PDF]

open access: yesSocial Sciences, 2013
Self-efficacy beliefs do not reflect a generic sense of competence, but are instead context-specific. Therefore, self-efficacy should be assessed by using an ad hoc scale measuring individual behaviors that allows social workers to exercise influence ...
Monica Pedrazza   +3 more
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Social media self-efficacy and information evaluation online [PDF]

open access: yesComputers in Human Behavior, 2014
We introduce the concept of social media self-efficacy (SMSE).We examine this concept using survey data (N=3568) of Internet users.Users with higher SMSE find online social information to be more trustworthy.They also use others' opinions and social media when evaluating information. This study introduces the concept of social media self-efficacy, or a
Hocevar, Kristin Page   +2 more
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Social-cognitive predictors of health behavior: Action self-efficacy and coping self-efficacy. [PDF]

open access: yesHealth Psychology, 2000
The effects of social-cognitive variables on preventive nutrition and behavioral intentions were studied in 580 adults at 2 points in time. The authors hypothesized that optimistic self-beliefs operate in 2 phases and made a distinction between action self-efficacy (preintention) and coping self-efficacy (postintention).
Ralf Schwarzer, Britta Renner
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Sustainable Entrepreneurship: Comparing the Determinants of Entrepreneurial Self-Efficacy and Social Entrepreneurial Self-Efficacy

open access: yesSocial Sciences, 2022
Sustainable entrepreneurship creates value beyond profit. Its role is increasingly important in addressing issues related to environmental challenges. Sustainable entrepreneurs represent a tool to attain the Sustainable Development Goals established by the United Nations that address climate change, social inequality, human rights, and economic ...
Sarah Broccia   +2 more
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PREDICTION OF ACADEMIC RESILIENCE IN ADOLESCENTS THROUGH ACADEMIC, SOCIAL AND EMOTIONAL SELF-EFFICACY AND GENDER [PDF]

open access: yesIstraživanja u Pedagogiji, 2023
This study aimed to investigate the predictive roles of gender and self-efficacy (academic, social, and emotional) on the academic resilience of adolescents. Participants consisted of 346 adolescents (227 girls and 119 boys).
S. Sevgi Uygur, Esra Asici, Merve Kocer
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Social Support as a Facilitator of Musical Self-Efficacy [PDF]

open access: yesFrontiers in Psychology, 2021
Previous research has shown that musical self-efficacy is one of the predictors of academic achievement, but few studies have analyzed the function of social support in the construction of musical self-efficacy. In this study we analyze the relationship between three sources of support perceived by music students – parents, teachers, and peers – and ...
Orejudo, S   +3 more
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Self-efficacy and positive coping mediate the relationship between social support and resilience in patients undergoing lung cancer treatment: A cross-sectional study

open access: yesFrontiers in Psychology, 2022
BackgroundThe prognosis of patients undergoing lung cancer treatment might be influenced by mental health status. Resilience is one of the important predictors to reflect the mental health status.
Yizhen Yin   +7 more
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Social and Cultural Meanings of Self-Efficacy [PDF]

open access: yesHealth Education & Behavior, 2009
This article describes the influences of social context on women’s health behavior through illustration of the powerful influences of social capital (the benefits and challenges that accrue from participation in social networks and groups) on experiences and perceptions of self-efficacy.
Nancy J, Burke   +6 more
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Psychosocial factors associated with chronic disease self-efficacy in patients with rheumatic diseases [PDF]

open access: yesTrakia Journal of Sciences, 2017
Self-efficacy is central to the management of chronic disease. Purpose: The purpose of the study is to identify the influence of optimism, general self-efficacy and perceived social support on self-efficacy for managing chronic disease in patients with ...
K. Mineva, B. Petrova
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