Testing the self-efficacy-performance linkage of social-cognitive theory.

A study was conducted to examine the relationship of self-efficacy perceptions to task-specific performance in a work setting. Drawing on the basic premise of A. Bandura's social-cognitive theory, it is hypothesized that individuals with greater levels of performance on computer-related tasks would...

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Publicado en:Journal of Social Psychology Vol. 137; pp. 79 - 88
Autores principales: Harrison, Allison W., Rainer, R. Kelly, Hochwarter, Wayne A.
Formato: Artículo
Publicado: Taylor & Francis Ltd February 1997
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Sumario:A study was conducted to examine the relationship of self-efficacy perceptions to task-specific performance in a work setting. Drawing on the basic premise of A. Bandura's social-cognitive theory, it is hypothesized that individuals with greater levels of performance on computer-related tasks would demonstrate higher self-efficacy perceptions and that individuals with lower levels of performance on computer-related tasks would demonstrate lower self-efficacy perceptions. The results confirm both hypotheses and therefore provide additional support for social-cognitive theory as outlined by Bandura.