Assessing Self-Efficacy in Health Contexts
This article explores the critical dimension of self-efficacy within health psychology, elucidating its conceptualization, theoretical underpinnings, and methodological considerations in assessment. Rooted in Albert Bandura’s Social Cognitive Theory, the first section delineates the pivotal role of self-efficacy in shaping health behaviors and outlines the various sources influencing its development. The subsequent section comprehensively reviews assessment