Building Self-Confidence, Self-Efficacy and Self-Control

1987 ◽  
pp. 117-137
Author(s):  
SUSAN G. CURRY ◽  
G. ALAN MARLATT
Keyword(s):  
Self Efficacy ◽  
Self Control ◽  
Self Confidence

scholarly journals The Effect of Teams Games Tournament on Mathematics Self-Efficacy in Junior High Schools

2018 ◽  
Vol 42 ◽  
pp. 00079
Author(s):  
Pradipta Annurwanda
Keyword(s):  
Experimental Design ◽  
Self Efficacy ◽  
Self Control ◽  
Seventh Graders ◽  
Classroom Teaching ◽  
Self Confidence ◽  
The One ◽  
Positive Effect ◽  
Cluster Random Sampling ◽  
Mathematics Self Efficacy

Teams Games Tournament is one cooperative learning method which actively involves students to solve their problems through an interesting game. The game consists of questions that have content relevant to the main topic and to boost up students’ self-confidence in their ability to exert their self-control over motivation, behavior and social environment. This research aims at investigating the effect of Teams Games Tournament toward students’ self-efficacy on mathematics. The study was conducted toward 64 seventh graders in Landak Regency on social arithmetic material, selected using cluster random sampling. The experimental design used the one group pretest posttest experimental design that was analyzed by quantitative method. Data collection employed "Mathematics Self Efficacy Questionnaire" and was analyzed by statistical method using SPSS-20. The results show that Teams Games Tournament has a significant effect toward students’ self-efficacy on mathematics. The result is drawn from t-value = -12.369 and sig.(2-tailed) = 0.00. Therefore, it can be concluded that Teams Games Tournament has positive effect toward students’ self-efficacy on mathematics. The study implies that teachers should consider the implementation of Teams Games Tournament in classroom teaching.

Insight into strategies adopted by the residents who passed exit fellowship examination in first few attempts

2020 ◽  
Vol 14 (1) ◽  
pp. 10-15
Author(s):  
Humera Zafar Ali Khan ◽  
Amina Ahmad ◽  
Abid Ashar ◽  
Hamid Mahmood
Keyword(s):  
Learning Strategies ◽  
Self Efficacy ◽  
Self Regulation ◽  
Structural Description ◽  
Snowball Sampling ◽  
Emotional Wellbeing ◽  
Self Directed Learning ◽  
Self Confidence ◽  
Helpful Factors ◽  
Emotional Burnout

Background: The residents who pass exit fellowship examination in few attempts adopt certain strategies for early success. The lived experiences of residents passing FCPS final examination in few attempts, barriers to success and strategies to overcome those barriers were studied. Participants and methodology: This phenomenological research study was conducted at Services Hospital, Lahore, Pakistan from June 2015 to May 2017. Purposeful snowball sampling was done. Eleven residents who passed their Final FCPS examination in few attempts, in the last 15 years were included in the study. Semi-structured open-ended interview of the residents was audio-recorded and transcribed. Three themes of helpful factors, barriers encountered and suggestions to overcome those barriers to get through the final FCPS examination and the emerging sub-themes were analyzed and textural and structural description were assigned. Results: Three themes were based on the aim of study and their related emerging sub-themes were found. The helpful factors included self-directed learning, peer assisted learning, interactive educational environment, rehearsal and self-determination. Barriers encountered were related to learning difficulties, competing responsibilities and physical and emotional burnout. Lastly, suggestions to overcome the barriers were use of multiple technology based learning strategies, developing self-confidence and self-efficacy together with prioritization of emotional and physical wellbeing. Conclusions: This study found that self-regulation and internal motivation were important strategies for success in the FCPS exit examination. Barriers can be overcome through technology based learning and increased self-efficacy and prioritizing physical and emotional wellbeing.

Effects of a Low-Element Challenge Course on Abstinence Self-Efficacy and Group Cohesion

2011 ◽  
Vol 22 (2) ◽  
pp. 151-158 ◽  
Author(s):  
Jamie M. Clem ◽  
Thomas E. Smith ◽  
Kristin V. Richards
Keyword(s):  
Outcome Measures ◽  
Self Efficacy ◽  
Group Cohesion ◽  
Future Research ◽  
Chemically Dependent ◽  
Challenge Course ◽  
Self Confidence ◽  
Therapeutic Value ◽  
Before And After ◽  
Group Unity

Substance abuse researchers identify self-efficacy and group cohesion as important components in alcohol and other drug-dependency treatment. Objectives: The purpose of this single-group, pretest–posttest study is to explore the therapeutic value of a challenge course intervention on the self-efficacy and group cohesion of nine chemically dependent, adult females. Methods: Data were collected using two validated outcome measures administered before and after the intervention. Focus groups provided insight into the experiences of participants and were examined using manifest and latent theme analysis. Results: Findings indicate statistically significant improvements on both outcome measures with medium to large effect sizes. Several themes were identified including group unity, trust, interpersonal growth, and self-confidence. Conclusions: Suggestions for practice and future research are provided.

Feigning Symptoms to Obtain Prescription Stimulants: A Vignette-Based Study on Its Conditions

2021 ◽  
pp. 002204262110554
Author(s):  
Floris van Veen ◽  
Sebastian Sattler ◽  
Guido Mehlkop ◽  
Fabian Hasselhorn
Keyword(s):  
Drug Use ◽  
Self Efficacy ◽  
Medical Condition ◽  
Self Control ◽  
Prescription Stimulants ◽  
Stimulant Use ◽  
Prescription Drug Use ◽  
Personal Morality ◽  
Prescription Stimulant Use ◽  
Willingness To Use

This vignette-based study examined the willingness to feign symptoms to obtain a prescription following an analysis on who might use prescription stimulants to enhance performance ( N = 3,468). It experimentally manipulated three factors: the social disapproval of prescription stimulant use for enhancement purposes, the physicians’ diagnostic efforts, and the medical condition (attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder and narcolepsy); respondent characteristics of self-control, personal morality, and self-efficacy were also measured. Our results showed that social disapproval of prescription drug use, a personal morality that disapproves of drug use, high self-control, and high self-efficacy were negatively associated with the willingness to use. Willingness increased especially in situations of social approval when there was a stronger personal approval of drug use, or surprisingly when physicians’ diagnostic efforts were higher. The feigning willingness was lower in situations of social disapproval and when personal morality disapproved of feigning. Thus, personal and situational characteristics are relevant to understand both behaviors.

A Strengths-Based Cognitive Approach to Enhancing Occupational Performance and Self-Efficacy in Individuals With Schizophrenia

2021 ◽  
Vol 75 (Supplement_2) ◽  
pp. 7512520381p1-7512520381p1
Author(s):  
Christine A. Linkie ◽  
Cynthia Evetts
Keyword(s):  
Self Efficacy ◽  
Cognitive Skills ◽  
Single Case ◽  
Occupational Engagement ◽  
Occupational Performance ◽  
Single Case Design ◽  
Human Occupation ◽  
Cognitive Approach ◽  
Self Confidence ◽  
Model Of Human Occupation

Abstract Date Presented 04/19/21 People with schizophrenia have daily living challenges related to impaired cognitive skills and low self-efficacy. This study used the Model of Human Occupation Screening Tool (MOHOST) in a single-case design with multiple baselines (N = 5) to investigate a strengths-based intervention for people with schizophrenia. Visual and statistical analyses yielded a small intervention effect (d = 0.26) and relationships among cognitive variables and MOHOST domains. Participants reported increased self-confidence and occupational engagement. Primary Author and Speaker: Christine A. Linkie Additional Authors and Speakers: Karen Ratcliff, Ickpyo Hong

Effect of Inquiry-Based Biology Laboratory Applications on Scientific Process Skills, Attitude, Self-Efficacy and Self-Confidence

2021 ◽  
pp. 15-29
Author(s):  
Dilek Sultan Acarli ◽  
Sevilay Dervişoğlu
Keyword(s):  
Self Efficacy ◽  
Biology Education ◽  
Group Model ◽  
Process Skills ◽  
Guided Inquiry ◽  
Scientific Process ◽  
Biology Teachers ◽  
Self Confidence ◽  
Inquiry Approach ◽  
Biology Laboratory

This study examined the effects of inquiry-based biology laboratory applications on pre-service biology teachers’ scientific process skills, attitudes, self-efficacy, and self-confidence in the laboratory. In this context, many related tests and scales were applied to first-year students of biology education (N=25). The research adopted the pre-test and post-test control group model. The results showed that laboratory practices based on both the corroborative and the guided inquiry approach increase the scientific process skills of the prospective teachers. Guided inquiry-based laboratory practices have increased the attitudes of pre-service biology teachers toward laboratory lessons. However, self-efficacy and self-confidence of the pre-service teachers taking part in corroborative laboratory practices increased, while guided inquiry methods did not have a significant effect on self-efficacy and self-confidence. The findings of the study highlighted the importance of a guided inquiry approach in the laboratory applications related training of pre-service biology teachers.

scholarly journals Risk Perception of HIV/AIDS and Low Self-Control Trait: Explaining Preventative Behaviors Among Iranian University Students

2015 ◽  
Vol 8 (4) ◽  
pp. 44 ◽  
Author(s):  
Safooreh Esmaeilzadeh ◽  
Hamid Allahverdipour ◽  
Behrouz Fathi ◽  
Shayesteh Shirzadi
Keyword(s):  
University Students ◽  
Risk Behaviors ◽  
Self Efficacy ◽  
Self Control ◽  
Sex Partners ◽  
High Risk Behaviors ◽  
High Level ◽  
Low Self Control ◽  
Hiv Aids

<p><strong>BACKGROUND: </strong>In spite of developed countries there are progressive trend about HIV/AIDS and its' aspects of transmission in the low socio-economic societies.<strong> </strong>The aim of this was to explain the youth’s behavior in adopting HIV/AIDS related preventive behaviors in a sample of Iranian university students by emphasizing on fear appeals approaches alongside examining the role of self-control trait for explaining adoption on danger or fear control processes based on Extended Parallel Process Model (EPPM).<strong></strong></p> <p><strong>METHODS: </strong>A sample of 156 randomly selected university students in Jolfa, Iran was recruited in a predictive cross-sectional study by application of a researcher-designed questionnaire through self-report data collection manner. Sexual high risk behaviors, the EPPM variables, self-control trait, and general self-efficacy were measured as theoretical framework.<strong></strong></p> <p><strong>RESULTS: </strong>Findings indicated that 31.3% of participants were in the fear control process versus 68.7% in danger control about HIV/AIDS and also the presence of multi-sex partners and amphetamine consumption amongst the participants. Low self-control trait and low perceived susceptibility significantly were related to having a history of multi-sex partners while high level of self-efficacy significantly increased the probability of condom use.</p> <p><strong>CONCLUSION:</strong> Findings of the study were indicative of the protective role of high level of self-control, perceived susceptibility and self-efficacy factors on youth's high-risk behaviors and their preventative skills as well.<strong></strong></p>

scholarly journals DISPOSITIONAL TRAITS AS PREDICTORS OF SELF-EFFICACY

2020 ◽  
pp. 32-44
Author(s):  
Elena Lisá ◽  
Keyword(s):  
Personality Traits ◽  
Achievement Motivation ◽  
Self Efficacy ◽  
Predictive Power ◽  
Career Decision ◽  
Self Control ◽  
Personality Theory ◽  
Domain Specific ◽  
Specific Career ◽  
General Self Efficacy

Introduction: We started from Bandura's theory of self-efficacy, the onion model of achievement motivation according to Schuler & Prochaska, and the 5-factor personality theory by Costa & McCrae. The study aimed to analyze the predictive power of achievement motivation and personality traits on general self-efficacyand domain-specific career decision self-efficacy. We expected the more significant relationship of stable personality characteristics with general self-efficacy than with specific-domain career decision self-efficacy. Methods: 690adult participants (university students and working adults) completed a career decision self-efficacy questionnaire,and 268of them a general self-efficacy scale. All participants also fulfilled an achievement motivation questionnaire and afive-factor personality theory questionnaire. Results: All five personality traits, combined with four dimensions of achievement motivation (dominance, confidence in success, self-control, and competitiveness) explain 61% of general self-efficacy variability. Extraversion, agreeableness, andconscientiousness with six achievement motivation dimensions (dominance, engagement, confidence in success, fearlessness, competitiveness, and goal setting) explain 42.5% of career decision self-efficacy variability. Discussion: Stable traits and achievement motivation dimensions had more significant predictive power on general self-efficacy than on domain-specific career decision self-efficacy. For further research, there is a suggestion about a theoretically and empirically integrated model of dispositional and social-cognitive approaches.

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