12/27/2023
Why Self-Efficacy Matters
Mental health disorders impact a large number of people around the world. And while many factors affect mental health, self-efficacy can significantly influence one’s mental state.
What is Self-Efficacy?
For many individuals, self-efficacy is a term they have likely heard but may have trouble defining. This term refers to the ability to be compassionate toward oneself in order to accomplish things. It is the ability to achieve goals by believing in oneself.
The concept of self-efficacy was introduced as part of the social cognitive theory, which proposes six constructs:
Reciprocal determinism: the dynamic and reciprocal interaction of person, environment, and behavior.
Behavioral capability: the ability to perform a behavior through knowledge and skills.
Observational Learning: witnessing and observing the behavior of others and modeling the same behavior.
Reinforcements: internal or external responses to behavior that impact the likelihood of continuing or discontinuing it.
Expectations: the consequences of one’s behavior.
Self-efficacy is the level of a person’s confidence in their ability to perform a behavior successfully.
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