Testing the self-efficacy-performance linkage of social-cognitive theory

J Soc Psychol. 1997 Feb;137(1):79-87. doi: 10.1080/00224549709595415.

Abstract

Past empirical research examining the relationship of self-efficacy perceptions and performance has had several limitations. Most studies were performed in the laboratory with tasks not directly related to individual work performance. As a consequence, many findings are not generalizable to individual work performance. This study tested the self-efficacy-performance model found in Bandura's social-cognitive theory in a work setting, with a sample of 776 American university employees, and with discriminant function analyses. Respondents indicated that performance with computers significantly predicted perceptions of high and low self-efficacy. Results provide additional support for social-cognitive theory as outlined by Bandura.

MeSH terms

  • Adult
  • Cognition*
  • Computer User Training / standards*
  • Discriminant Analysis
  • Employee Performance Appraisal*
  • Female
  • Humans
  • Judgment
  • Male
  • Psychological Theory*
  • Psychology, Social*
  • Self Concept*
  • Self-Evaluation Programs
  • Surveys and Questionnaires