2021
DOI: 10.1177/0899764021991654
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Enhancing Self-Efficacy During Community Service: Factors Influencing AmeriCorps’ Members’ Change in Self-Efficacy

Abstract: Our study uses a social cognitive theory lens to examine the development of AmeriCorps’ members’ context-specific self-efficacy (self-efficacy to perform community service). The analysis uses panel survey data from 189 Ohio State AmeriCorps members collected at the beginning and end of their service terms in 2017–2018 or 2018–2019. Using a random-effects model, the results indicate that generally self-efficacy increased from beginning to end of the service term. Perceptions of having performance accomplishment… Show more

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“…Developing youth's competence and confidence in their ability to navigate civic spaces may effectively promote action. High school service‐learning, college service‐learning, and national service programs have been shown to be somewhat effective at enhancing the self‐efficacy of participants (Ma & Tschirhart, 2021; Simons & Cleary, 2006; Wade & Yarbrough, 2007). However, more attention could be paid to the types of efficacies being cultivated in these programs and whether different learning activities and experiences influence the development of certain types of efficacies in predictable ways.…”
Section: Discussionmentioning
confidence: 99%
“…Developing youth's competence and confidence in their ability to navigate civic spaces may effectively promote action. High school service‐learning, college service‐learning, and national service programs have been shown to be somewhat effective at enhancing the self‐efficacy of participants (Ma & Tschirhart, 2021; Simons & Cleary, 2006; Wade & Yarbrough, 2007). However, more attention could be paid to the types of efficacies being cultivated in these programs and whether different learning activities and experiences influence the development of certain types of efficacies in predictable ways.…”
Section: Discussionmentioning
confidence: 99%
“…Miller et al, 2011). In particular, volunteers who develop coping strategies and skills against emotional distress and burnout can create a difference and privilege in their communities compared to nonvolunteers (Ma & Tschirhart, 2021). In addition, the development of emotional coping skills can prevent individuals from becoming exhausted in volunteering (Brown, 2011).…”
Section: Personal Level-oriented Discussionmentioning
confidence: 99%
“…Therefore, it is important for volunteers to experience satisfaction in the field and to overcome the obstacles in front of them in terms of sustaining volunteering (Bacter & Marc, 2016; A. Miller et al., 2011). In particular, volunteers who develop coping strategies and skills against emotional distress and burnout can create a difference and privilege in their communities compared to non‐volunteers (Ma & Tschirhart, 2021). In addition, the development of emotional coping skills can prevent individuals from becoming exhausted in volunteering (Brown, 2011).…”
Section: Discussionmentioning
confidence: 99%
“…There is some literature suggesting that civic engagement during emerging adulthood is associated with positive social and economic outcomes later in life. [4][5][6][7] There is also a growing body of literature suggesting a relationship between civic engagement participation during emerging adulthood and a wide range of health outcomes. [8][9][10][11][12] According to Ballard, 8 positive youth development theory provides a conceptual rationale for understanding why civic engagement broadly, and volunteering specifically, may be associated with positive health outcomes, including mental health, health behaviors, and physical health.…”
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