Regulation of cognitive processes through perceived self-efficacy.

Abstract

The articles included in the special series in this issue of Developmental Psychology demonstrate that perceived self-efficacy for memory functioning is an important facet of metamemory. Self-beliefs of efficacy can enhance or impair performance through their effects on cognitive, affective, or motivational intervening processes. This commentary addresses a number of issues concerning the extension of self-efficacy theory to memory functioning. These include the following: the multidimensionality and measurement of perceived memory capabilities; the veridicality of memory self-appraisal; the efficacious exercise of personal control over memory functioning; the psychosocial processes by which people preserve a favorable sense of memory self-efficacy over the life span; and strategies for generalizing the impact of training in memory skills.

The impact of cognitive training and mental stimulation on cognitive and everyday functioning of healthy older adults: A systematic review and meta-analysis

“…These types of social influences not only increase motivation and problem-solving, but have also been shown to increase self-efficacy (Bandura, 1989). This may in turn contribute to cognitive performance as increased self-efficacy is shown to produce improved and longer lasting effects of Page 14 of 32 A c c e p t e d M a n u s c r i p t 14 cognitive interventions (Bandura, 1993;West et al, 2003).…”

Percepção de Competência Parental: Exploração de domínio geral de competência e domínios específicos de auto-eficácia, numa amostra de pais e mães portuguesas

“…Alguns estudos longitudinais sugerem que a percepção de autoeficácia é relativamente estável ao longo do tempo (Coleman & Karraker, 2003) e que as mães revelam ter níveis de percepção de autoeficácia parental superiores aos dos pais (Salonen et al, 2009). No entanto, de acordo com Bandura (1989), a autoeficácia é dinâmica, podendo estar sujeita a modificação se os determinantes da tarefa, da situação ou do processo de desenvolvimento individual forem alterados.…”

“…Resultados disponíveis na literatura especializada demonstram maior validade preditiva quando a autoeficácia é medida em relação a domínios específicos da parentalidade (e.g., brincadeira, disciplina) do que quando é medida a autoeficácia parental de forma geral (Coleman & Karraker, 1997, 2003Meunier & Roskam, 2009;Sanders & Woolly 2005), de acordo com a hipótese teórica de Bandura (1989). No estudo de Coleman e Karraker (2003), 68 mães preencheram o questionário da autoeficácia parental de domínio geral e de domínio específico e, em laboratório, os comportamentos maternos e da criança foram observados durante episódios de interação.…”

Mothers of undernourished Jamaican children have poorer psychosocial functioning and this is associated with stimulation provided in the home

“…Parenting self-esteem encompasses both perceived self-efficacy and the satisfaction derived from parenting (Coleman & Karraker, 1997). Self-efficacy was construed as being situation specific (Bandura, 1989) and 10 items addressed mothers feelings of competence in relation to specific parenting acts such as coping with sickness, feeding and discipline. One item referred to global feelings of efficacy in parenting.…”