Self-efficacy

This book, written by Albert Bandura, delves into the theory and practice of self-efficacy.

It covers the conceptual background, empirical support, and the various sources of self-efficacy, including enactive mastery experience, vicarious experience, verbal persuasion, and physiological and affective states.

The book also examines the relevance of self-efficacy to different areas of human functioning such as cognitive, health, clinical, athletic, organizational, and collective efficacy.

Bandura distinguishes self-efficacy from related constructs like self-esteem, self-concept, and locus of control, and discusses how self-efficacy beliefs influence motivation, well-being, and personal accomplishment.