Predictive effect of resilience on self-efficacy during the COVID-19 pandemic: The moderating role of creativity

Abstract

IntroductionTo appraise the relationship and mechanism between resilience and self-efficacy in the context of the COVID-19 pandemic, we proposed a model to investigate the effect of resilience on self-efficacy and the moderating effect of creativity in this regard.MethodsScales that measured resilience, creative behavior, and self-efficacy were rated by 881 college students in China to establish the moderating model.ResultsThe results showed that resilience and self-efficacy of participating college students were positively correlated, which meant that high resilience could predict a high level of self-efficacy. Moderating analysis using the SPSS PROCESS plug-in showed that creativity was an important element of resilience that positively affected self-efficacy and that this moderating effect was more significant in participants with a high degree of creativity.DiscussionThese findings can provide a better understanding of the relationship between resilience and self-efficacy in demonstrating the traumatic impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on adolescent mental health and academic performance.

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“…Self-efficacy can build academic resilience, and on the other hand, resiliency can enhance self-efficacy. The result obtained is corresponding to that reported by Cassidy (2016) and other authors analyzing the relationship between these two constructs 22 , 36 , 37 .…”

“…Items loading on factor 2, reflecting and adaptive-help-seeking , features themes including reflecting on strengths and weakness, altering approaches to study, seeking help, support and encouragement, monitoring effort and achievements and administering reward and punishments 15 . This factor contains items related to belief in one’s capabilities and recognizing personal strengths and limitations 22 , adaptability 21 and adaptive help-seeking 23 .…”

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“…The results obtained support this hypothesis, as the relationship between all dimensions of prosocial behaviour and resilience is mediated by creative self-efficacy. This idea is linked to previous studies that indicate that creativity is a positive element in resilience, thus acting effectively in times of vulnerability [25]. Moreover, creativity is estimated to promote positive emotions and reduce perceived stress [26].…”

“…Creativity is estimated to predict a positive emotional state, as well as being linked to better academic performance [24]. In addition, creativity has been found to be an element that moderates resilience and, thus, acts positively on self-efficacy in the face of vulnerable moments that have a great impact on mental health, such as the COVID-19 pandemic [25]. Another aspect to highlight, focusing on creativity as a component that improves quality of life, is how this construct fosters positive emotions and reduces perceived stress [26].…”

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