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Self-Efficacy and Confidence

Self-efficacy, self-confidence and self-esteem

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Overview

Self-efficacy, self-confidence and self-esteem, expectations of success, the effects of low self-efficacy, variation within one performer, positive attitudes and participation.

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Key term

Why does self-efficacy matter for participation and for sporting success?

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What are self-confidence and self-esteem?

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What is self-efficacy?

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  1. 1

    What is self-efficacy?

    Model answer

    Self-efficacy is a performer's belief in their ability to succeed in a specific situation. It is situation-specific confidence.

  2. 2

    What is self-confidence?

    Model answer

    Self-confidence is a general belief in one's ability to succeed. Self-confidence applies across many situations.

  3. 3

    What is self-esteem?

    Model answer

    Self-esteem is how a person values themselves overall. Success and failure in sport can raise or lower self-esteem.

  4. 4

    How does self-efficacy differ from self-confidence?

    Model answer

    Self-efficacy relates to one task, such as taking a penalty. Self-confidence is broader and more general.

  5. 5

    Why is self-efficacy important for performance?

    Model answer

    Performers with high self-efficacy try harder and persist longer. Belief in success makes success more likely.

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    How does self-efficacy link to expectations of success?

    Model answer

    High self-efficacy leads a performer to expect to succeed. The expectation encourages effort and approach behaviour.

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