Almost a century ago, a plucky little blue engine first I-think-I-canned her way up a mountain in an iconic display of self-efficacy's power. But the term self-efficacy wouldn’t come along for another ...

Opinions expressed by Entrepreneur contributors are their own. Why do you think so many people don’t own their own business? It’s hard, there are challenges, and this fact is undeniable. You may even ...

How do you feel when you face a challenging situation? Do you feel self-confident and believe you have whatever it takes to succeed, or do you doubt your ability to tackle the task ahead of you? The ...

Self-respect (also referred to as “appraisal self-respect”) is the belief that someone deserves dignity and regard because ...

In a world obsessed with quick fixes and motivational quotes, the phrase “believe in yourself” might seem like just another empty platitude. However, groundbreaking research reveals that this simple ...

Forbes contributors publish independent expert analyses and insights. Mark Travers writes about the world of psychology. Small commitments to yourself may feel trivial — but psychologists say they may ...

Self-efficacy involves one's belief in their own ability to carry out tasks successfully. A psychological construct studied ...

Self-efficacy involves one's belief in their own ability to carry out tasks successfully. A psychological construct studied by psychologist Albert Bandura since the 1980s, it has been shown to have an ...