Self-Efficacy in Changing Societies

Book Overview

Adolescents' beliefs in their personal control affects their psychological well-being and the direction of their lives. Self-Efficacy in Changing Societies analyzes the diverse ways in which beliefs of personal efficacy operate within a network of sociocultural influences to shape life paths. The chapters, written by internationally known experts, cover such concepts as infancy and personal agency, competency through the life span, the role of family, and cross-cultural factors.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0521586968
• ISBN13: 9780521586962
• Release Date: May 1997
• Publisher: Cambridge University Press
• Length: 352 Pages
• Weight: 1.25 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.9" x 6.0" x 8.9"

Customer Reviews

In great condition

The book has been a great help as a resource in writing my dissertation on meaningful employment for adults with autism and all that entails.

great overview

This book is very clearly written. Bandura does a great job of addressing self-efficacy theory in different societal contexts (education, family, health). I highly recommend it both as an academic resource and as a personal read for anyone is interested in thinking about their perceived level of control shapes their life outcomes.

For efficacy issues there is no other!

Efficacy issues infiltrate every domain in every persons life. This book is Banduras greatest work in his quest to pioneer the concept he originated. Whether for personal interest or academic research all individuals in the domain of efficacy must become familiar with Banduras work--especially that contained within this work.