Self-Efficacy is a construct that refers to an individual's perception of his or her skills and abilities to act effectively and competently, and how these beliefs influence actions and coping behaviors, the situations and environments that individuals choose to access, and their persistence in performing certain tasks (Bandura, 1977). This paper provides an overview of Bandura's self-efficacy theory, specifically discussing efficacy expectations, sources of efficacy expectations and perception, and interpretation of efficacy information. Applications of self-efficacy theory to college students with disabilities will be discussed in terms of assisting individuals in dealing with academic concerns, career development, and social integration.
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