TITLE:
A Theological Extension of Self-Efficacy: Academic Implications
AUTHORS:
Twianie Roberts
KEYWORDS:
Self Efficacy, Bandura, Student Achievement, Mastery Experiences, Vicarious Experiences, Social Persuasion, Physiological Well-Being, Theology, Bible, Faith Based, Christian
JOURNAL NAME:
Open Journal of Philosophy,
Vol.12 No.4,
November
15,
2022
ABSTRACT: Research indicates a positive correlation between self-efficacy and increased student achievement. Self-efficacy is an individual’s belief that they can exercise control over their functioning. Mastery Experiences, Vicarious Experiences, Social Persuasion and the Physiological well-being of an individual, are components of self-efficacy. This paper extends the traditional view of self-efficacy by introducing another component that effects the motivating factors within an individual. Through theological experiences, individuals in a Christian context utilize faith-based principles to access mastery, vicarious experiences, social support and physiological well-being. Through theological experiences, mastery experiences are acquired with God’s help; vicarious experiences are extended to a global Christian context, Social persuasion occurs through scriptures and testimonies, and physiological well-being is taught and supported via God and His Word (scripture). This theological extension has implications in academia, mental health, leadership and policy articulation.