self efficacy

Can’t change the headline from “self—efficacy” to “self-efficacy” @Pablo

Self-efficacy, a concept proposed by psychologist Albert Bandura, refers to an individual’s belief in their capacity to act in ways necessary to achieve specific goals. This belief strongly influences a person’s ability to confront challenges competently and the choices they are likely to make across various domains, notably impacting areas such as health, education, and agriculture.

A robust belief in one’s ability to succeed fosters human achievement and personal happiness. Individuals with high self-efficacy perceive challenges as opportunities for growth rather than obstacles to evade. They rebound from setbacks swiftly and tend to attribute failures to insufficient effort. Confronted with adversity, they confront it with the conviction that they can exert control. These traits correlate with reduced stress levels and decreased susceptibility to depression.