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Perceived competence: a common core for self-efficacy and self-concept?

Perceived competence: a common core for self-efficacy and self-concept?
Perceived competence: a common core for self-efficacy and self-concept?
This study uses Bandura's Multidimensional Scales of Perceived Self-Efficacy (MSPSE; Bandura, 1990) and Harter's Self-Perception Profile for Adolescents (SPPA; Harter, 1988) to examine the extent to which self-efficacy and competency-related elements of the self-concept are independent constructs. Factor analysis of data provided by 778 high school students revealed that when measured using domain-general measures such as the MSPSE and SPPA, self-efficacy and competency self-concept do not represent totally separate, distinct constructs. Overlap of dimensions occurs at both the first- and second-order levels of analysis. The practical and theoretical implications of these findings are discussed.
0022-3891
278-289
Hughes, Amanda
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Galbraith, David
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White, David
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Hughes, Amanda
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Galbraith, David
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Hughes, Amanda, Galbraith, David and White, David (2011) Perceived competence: a common core for self-efficacy and self-concept? Journal of Personality Assessment, 93 (3), 278-289. (doi:10.1080/00223891.2011.559390).

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This study uses Bandura's Multidimensional Scales of Perceived Self-Efficacy (MSPSE; Bandura, 1990) and Harter's Self-Perception Profile for Adolescents (SPPA; Harter, 1988) to examine the extent to which self-efficacy and competency-related elements of the self-concept are independent constructs. Factor analysis of data provided by 778 high school students revealed that when measured using domain-general measures such as the MSPSE and SPPA, self-efficacy and competency self-concept do not represent totally separate, distinct constructs. Overlap of dimensions occurs at both the first- and second-order levels of analysis. The practical and theoretical implications of these findings are discussed.

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Published date: 21 April 2011
Organisations: Southampton Education School

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Local EPrints ID: 337485
URI: http://eprints.soton.ac.uk/id/eprint/337485
ISSN: 0022-3891
PURE UUID: 505d0df2-0e27-48db-9722-4141379b1735
ORCID for David Galbraith: ORCID iD orcid.org/0000-0003-4195-6386

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Date deposited: 26 Apr 2012 12:42
Last modified: 15 Mar 2024 03:42

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Author: Amanda Hughes
Author: David Galbraith ORCID iD
Author: David White

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