Abstract
In this chapter we examine the development of self-efficacy in the high school years and the related socio-demographic and family correlates. A longitudinal research design was used to collect data from students in Grade 7 to Grade 12. At each wave, students responded to measures of socio-demographic characteristics (gender, economic disadvantage and non-intactness), family processes (family functioning and parent-child relational quality), academic and school competence and self-efficacy. Results showed that self-efficacy increased in the adolescent years. Regarding socio-demographic predictors, economic disadvantage and family non-intactness were related to adolescent self-efficacy. Findings also showed that family processes (family functioning and parentchild subsystem quality) and academic and school competence were related to adolescent self-efficacy but the nature of relationships was more complex than expected.
| Original language | English |
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| Title of host publication | Positive Youth Development |
| Subtitle of host publication | Long Term Effects in a Chinese Program |
| Publisher | Nova Science Publishers, Inc. |
| Pages | 61-82 |
| Number of pages | 22 |
| ISBN (Electronic) | 9781536125405 |
| ISBN (Print) | 9781536125399 |
| Publication status | Published - 1 Jan 2017 |
ASJC Scopus subject areas
- General Psychology