Behavioral Competencies of Older College Students: A Self-Efficacy Approach
The GerontologistPublished 1 August 1983
George W. Rebok, Lynn R. Offermann
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Abstract
The utility of Bandura's self-efficacy theory for studying the nature of older adults'behavioral competencies in college and university classrooms is explored. Expectations ofpersonal efficacy are viewed as mediating mechanisms for predicting the initiation andpersistence of a wide variety of educationally-relevant behaviors. Theoretical issues related tothe assessment of self-efficacy and performance are addressed with reference to currentresearch and practice in adult education.
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Psychology