There’s a reason the words “believe in yourself” are plastered on classroom signs and cross-stitched on throw pillows. Your sense of self-efficacy, or the belief that you can accomplish what you set ...

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 ...

Bandura is perhaps best known for his famous Bobo doll experiment, where he demonstrated that people—especially ...

Are you having a hard time getting motivated? Are you curious about what leads to greater self-motivation or how you can boost yours? It may be time for some science-based tricks to boost your ...

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 ...

With the arrival of springtime, school leaders are now beginning their annual quest to fill open teaching positions—and many may have a difficult time doing so. Although people point to many factors ...