UNRAVELING THE INFLUENCE OF SELF-EFFICACY AND SELF-ADVOCACY: A HOLISTIC EXAMINATION
Keywords:
Self-efficacy, empowerment, resilienceAbstract
This study conducts a comprehensive examination of the influence of self-efficacy and self-advocacy across various domains. Self-efficacy refers to an individual's belief in their ability to accomplish tasks and achieve goals, while self-advocacy involves the ability to express one's needs, rights, and preferences effectively. Drawing on a multidisciplinary approach, this research investigates the interplay between self-efficacy and self-advocacy in diverse contexts, including education, healthcare, employment, and personal development. Through a combination of theoretical analysis, empirical research, and case studies, this study unveils the multifaceted impact of self-efficacy and self-advocacy on individual outcomes, social dynamics, and organizational processes. Insights from this holistic examination provide valuable implications for fostering resilience, empowerment, and self-determination in various spheres of life.
Downloads
References
Bandura, A. (1997). Self-efficacy: The exercise of control. W H Freeman/Times Books/ Henry Holt & Co.
Deci, E. L., & Ryan, R. M. (1985). Intrinsic motivation and self-determination in human behavior. Springer Science & Business Media.
Gecas, V. (1989). The social psychology of self-efficacy. Annual Review of Sociology, 15(1), 291-316.
Hackett, G., & Betz, N. E. (1981). A self-efficacy approach to the career development of women. Journal of Vocational Behavior, 18(3), 326-339.
Mancini, A. D., & Bowen, G. L. (2013). Self-efficacy and social support mediate the relations between trauma exposure, social support, and posttraumatic stress disorder: Implications for intervention. Psychological Trauma: Theory, Research, Practice, and Policy, 5(5), 520-528.
Powers, L. E., Turner, A., Grainger, M., & Myers, B. (2014). Parent self-advocacy skill development: Parent perceptions of outcomes from participating in a leadership training. Journal of Intellectual & Developmental Disability, 39(4), 357-368.
Zimmerman, B. J. (1995). Self-efficacy and educational development. Self-efficacy, adaptation, and adjustment: Theory, research, and application, 5, 119-148.
Clark, K. A., & Moss, P. (2010). Self-advocacy: A fundamental ability for students with disabilities. Intervention in School and Clinic, 46(3), 156-161.
Luszczynska, A., Gutiérrez-Doña, B., & Schwarzer, R. (2005). General self-efficacy in various domains of human functioning: Evidence from five countries. International Journal of Psychology, 40(2), 80-89.
Rappaport, J., & Swift, C. F. (1988). Empowerment: Introduction to the special issue. Prevention in Human Services, 6(1-2), 1-7.
Downloads
Published
How to Cite
Issue
Section
License
Copyright (c) 2022 Manpreet Saad

This work is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 International License.
All content published in the Journal of Applied Science and Social Science (JASSS) is protected by copyright. Authors retain the copyright to their work, and grant JASSS the right to publish the work under a Creative Commons Attribution License (CC BY). This license allows others to distribute, remix, adapt, and build upon the work, even commercially, as long as they credit the author(s) for the original creation.