Belief in one's ability to exert control over the environment and to produce desired results is
essential for an individual's wellbeing. It has repeatedly been argued that perception of …

Appreciation for cognitive factors associated with parental competence and satisfaction is
increasingly evident in recent developmental research. In particular, parental self-efficacy …

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Why are some performers exhilarated and energized about performing in public, while
others feel a crushing sense of fear and dread, and experience public performance as an …

The present article examines the nature and function of human agency within the conceptual
model of triadic reciprocal causation. In analyzing the operation of human agency in this …

The articles included in the special series in this issue of Developmental Psychology
demonstrate that perceived self-efficacy for memory functioning is an important facet of …

Various authors have noted that interethnic group and intraethnic group racism are
significant stressors for many African Americans. As such, intergroup and intragroup racism …

The present article integrates findings from diverse studies on the generalized role of
perceived coping self-efficacy in recovery from different types of traumatic experiences. They …

The recent years have witnessed a resurgence of interest in self-referent phenomena. One
can point to several reasons why self processes have come to pervade the research in many …

Motivation is a general construct linked to a system of regulatory mechanisms that are
commonly ascribed both directive and activating functions. At the generic level it …