Self-Efficacy

• Self-esteem definition

  The degree worth and competence that we attribute to ourselves
• Self-confidence definition

  The belief that you can successfully perform a desired behaviour
• Self-efficacy definition

  This is self-confidence in a specific situation. The expectation that they will be competent and successful in a specific task
• People with High self-efficacy

  • Seek challenges - approach behaviour
  • High levels of persistence
  • Attribute success to internal factors
  • Above would elevate confidence and increase expectation of success in next challenge
  • Good mental toughness
• People with low self-efficacy

  • Adopt avoidance behaviour
  • Give up easily + become highly anxious when task is difficult
  • Do not persevere through setbacks
  • Attribute failure to internal factors
• Factors to increase self-efficacy

  • Anxiety, high anxiety = low self-efficacy
  • Coach sets achievable goals so athlete can experience success
• Bandura Self Efficacy Theory

  PEVV

  • Performance accomplishments
  • Vicarious experiences
  • Verbal persuasion
  • Emotional arousal
• Efficacy Expectations

  • Behaviour patterns
  • Choice
  • Goals
  • Effort
  • Worry
  • Persistence
  • Attributions
• Strategies to enhance self-efficacy

  • Ensure success
  • Set realistic goals
  • Watch correct role models
  • Demonstrations by performer of similar ability
  • Praise positive reinforcement
  • Avoid social comparisons
  • Anxiety + arousal control techniques
  • 1:1 support, increase contact, increase praise
  • Watch past success'