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| Construct Name: |
Self-Efficacy
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| Definition of Construct: |
Perceived self-efficacy is one's confidence in being able to perform a particular difficult or novel behavior. The construct is competence-based, prospective, and operative (i.e., must refer to future behavior). |
| Theoretical Foundation: |
First introduced by Albert Bandura in 1977.
See:
Bandura, A. (1997). Self-efficacy: The exercise of control. New York: Freeman. |
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| Similar Constructs: |
Perceived behavioral control |
| Associated Constructs |
self-concept of ability |
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