An Empirical Test of the Impact of Changes in Self-Efficacy Beliefs on Motivation, Goal-Setting, and Performance

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Abstract

This study attempts to better understand the impact of self-efficacy beliefs, within a learning environment, by asking what effect the malleability of self-efficacy (as measured by changes in efficacy beliefs based on performance) has on motivation, goal-setting, and future performance. Answers to this question provide important insight for establishing more effective methods of manipulating students’ self-efficacy beliefs and preparing them for course exams.

Author

• Jennifer McCullough, Purdue University