An investigation of the influence of vicarious experience on perceived self-efficacy

Perceived self-efficacy is an indicator of maintenance, effort, and performance of various behaviors, including recreation therapy activities. The purpose of this study was to evaluate the effectiveness of one of the sources of efficacy information, vicarious experience via modeling, and to enhance efficacy beliefs of at-risk youth who are participating in a therapeutic adventure activity. Additionally, this study investigated the influence of activity specific efficacy perceptions on both self-regulatory self-efficacy (SRSE) and perceived performance in the specific activity. Results indicated that groups who observed a model demonstrate rock climbing during ground school had significantly higher rock climbing self-efficacy and SRSE after their rock climbing experience than the group that did not. In light of this research, it is apparent that providing a model is an effective tool that can be used to assist recreational therapists in offering effective programs.

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Self-efficacy, risk taking and performance in rock climbing

Personality and Individual Differences ◽

10.1016/j.paid.2008.03.001 ◽

2008 ◽

Vol 45 (1) ◽

pp. 75-81 ◽

Cited By ~ 49

Author(s):

David J. Llewellyn ◽

Xavier Sanchez ◽

Amanda Asghar ◽

Gareth Jones

Keyword(s):

Risk Taking ◽

Self Efficacy ◽

Rock Climbing ◽

And Performance

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Museums as an Avenue for Enhancing Engagement and Educational Outcomes for Underserved Students

Research on Social Work Practice ◽

10.1177/1049731520936762 ◽

2020 ◽

pp. 104973152093676

Author(s):

Susan Elswick ◽

Elena Delavega

Keyword(s):

At Risk ◽

Educational Outcomes ◽

Self Efficacy ◽

At Risk Youth ◽

Pilot Program ◽

Life Domains ◽

Marginalized Populations ◽

Underserved Students ◽

Education Outcomes ◽

Science And Education

Museums are the places where we hold treasures for display and study and where learning on a broad range of subjects can occur. However, for many marginalized populations, museums feel off-limits and inaccessible. There is evidence and research to support that exposing “at-risk” youth to programming within museums has a positive and lasting effect across multiple life domains. This article will review one specific museum-based pilot program as an intervention for improving outcomes for “at-risk” youth across domains of self-efficacy and knowledge in the field of science and education. Outcomes as well as recommendations for future replications will be shared.

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A Qualitative Analysis of Mentee Experiences in a Campus-Based Mentoring Program

Journal of Youth Development ◽

10.5195/jyd.2017.496 ◽

2017 ◽

Vol 12 (4) ◽

pp. 61-80

Author(s):

Shelley A. Haddock ◽

Toni Schindler Zimmerman ◽

April Gile Thomas ◽

Lindsey M. Weiler ◽

Jen Krafchick ◽

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Keyword(s):

At Risk ◽

School Experiences ◽

Mentoring Programs ◽

At Risk Youth ◽

Mentoring Program ◽

Individual Interviews ◽

And Performance ◽

Program Components ◽

First Time ◽

The Relationship

Preventing first-time offending youth from repeating delinquent behavior is of interest to society. Empirical evidence indicates that high-quality mentoring can prevent a wide array of negative outcomes for at-risk youth. This study examines the perspectives of 87 first-time offending youth, ages 10 to 18 years (M = 15), who participated in Campus Connections: Therapeutic Mentoring of At-Risk Youth. Through in-depth individual interviews, youth reported that mentoring helped them: (a) improve school experiences and performance, (b) create healthier relationships, (c) feel better about themselves, (d) think more positively about their future, and (e) decrease engagement in delinquency. The mentees attributed program components as well as the relationship with their mentor as important. These program components can be integrated into other mentoring programs.

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Yoga to Enhance Self Efficacy: An Intervention for At-risk Youth

Archives of Psychiatric Nursing ◽

10.1016/j.apnu.2017.10.009 ◽

2018 ◽

Vol 32 (1) ◽

pp. 82-85

Author(s):

Andrea N. Kwasky ◽

Mary L. Serowoky

Keyword(s):

At Risk ◽

Self Efficacy ◽

At Risk Youth

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How Socio-Educational Workers with at-Risk Youth Attain Attachment Capacity and Self-Efficacy: Two Recent Findings

Studia Universitatis Babeș-Bolyai Psychologia-Paedagogia ◽

10.24193/subbpsyped.2019.2.06 ◽

2019 ◽

Vol 64 (2) ◽

pp. 111-126

Author(s):

Levi-Sudai Pazit ◽

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Doina Balahur ◽

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Keyword(s):

At Risk ◽

Self Efficacy ◽

At Risk Youth

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A Silenced Population

Crisis ◽

10.1027/0227-5910/a000470 ◽

2017 ◽

Vol 38 (6) ◽

pp. 433-442 ◽

Cited By ~ 1

Author(s):

Kim Gryglewicz ◽

Melanie Bozzay ◽

Brittany Arthur-Jordon ◽

Gabriela D. Romero ◽

Melissa Witmeier ◽

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Keyword(s):

At Risk ◽

Depressive Symptomatology ◽

The United States ◽

Future Research ◽

At Risk Youth ◽

Peer Relationship ◽

Student Records ◽

Cross Sectional ◽

Increased Risk ◽

Method Student

Abstract. Background: Given challenges that exceed the normal developmental requirements of adolescence, deaf and hard-of-hearing (DHH) youth are believed to be at elevated risk for engaging in suicide-related behavior (SRB). Unfortunately, little is known about the mechanisms that put these youth potentially at risk. Aims: To determine whether peer relationship difficulties are related to increased risk of SRB in DHH youth. Method: Student records (n = 74) were retrieved from an accredited educational center for deaf and blind students in the United States. Results: Peer relationship difficulties were found to be significantly associated with engagement in SRB but not when accounting for depressive symptomatology. Limitations: The restricted sample limits generalizability. Conclusions regarding risk causation cannot be made due to the cross-sectional nature of the study. Conclusion: These results suggest the need for future research that examines the mechanisms of the relationship between peer relationship difficulties, depression, and suicide risk in DHH youth and potential preventive interventions to ameliorate the risks for these at-risk youth.

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