self-efficacy

American  

[self-ef-i-kuh-see] / ˌsɛlfˈɛf ɪ kə si /

noun

1. Psychology, Psychiatry. a person's belief in their own ability to succeed at a particular task or goal.

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Etymology

Origin of self-efficacy

First recorded in 1645–55, for an earlier sense; coined in 1977 by Canadian-American psychologist Albert Bandura (1925–2021), for the current sense

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self-efficacy

For my mom, it was an exercise in self-efficacy.

From Slate ● Oct. 27, 2024

It’s his one source of self-esteem, self-efficacy and pride.

From Los Angeles Times ● Aug. 28, 2024

For example, research shows that women who are higher in neuroticism and perfectionism, lower in self-compassion or lower in self-efficacy are all more likely to struggle with negative body image.

From Salon ● Feb. 22, 2024

Compared to their peers, these students feel they have less control in their academic environment, less confidence and self-efficacy in their academic abilities, and weaker connections to other students and professors.

From Science Daily ● Sep. 18, 2023

It can help teach vital skills about self-management, self-awareness and self-efficacy, which all impacts later learning, too.

From Seattle Times ● Aug. 11, 2023