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On the Functional Properties of Perceived Self-Efficacy Revisited
Abstract
This commentary addresses the functional properties of perceived self-efficacy in the context of a set of studies contending that belief in one’s capabilities has debilitating or null effects. It encompasses four theoretical orientations. These include social cognitive theory rooted in an agentic perspective, control theory grounded in a cybernetic model, and trait self-efficacy theory and Big Five theory based on a decontextualized trait model. Critical analyses of the studies in question document their failure to fulfill key theoretical, methodological, analytical, and construct assessment requirements. The article extends beyond critical analyses of the published studies. It specifies the theoretical, methodological, and analytical requirements essential to the advancement of knowledge on the role that perceived self-efficacy plays in human self-development, adaption, and change at both the individual and collective levels.
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- Authors
- Bandura, A.
- Venue
- Journal of Management
- Publisher
- SAGE Publications
- Published
- 2011-09-27
- Volume
- 38
- Issue
- 1
- Pages
- 9-44
- ISSN
- 0149-2063 (ISSN-L)
- 1557-1211
- OpenAlex
- W2132344999
- Cited by
- 2,489
- References
- 11
- Type
- journal article
- Language
- en
- Open access
- closed
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