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We develop and test a theoretical model of moderated mediation in which feedback-seeking behavior serves as an intervening mechanism that explains the association between creative self-efficacy and employee creativity. We also consider how regulatory focus influences the intervening role of feedback-seeking behavior in the creative self-efficacy-employee creativity relationship. To test our hypotheses, we conducted a Hierarchical Linear Modeling (HLM) with 331 subordinate-supervisor dyads from northeast China. In support of our hypotheses, feedback-seeking behavior mediated the relation between creative self-efficacy and individual creativity, and this mediation effect was moderated by promotion focus. We discuss implications of the study and offer suggestions for future research., Author(s): Yanhong Chen [sup.1] [sup.2] , Li Zhang [sup.1] Author Affiliations: (Aff1) 0000 0001 0193 3564, grid.19373.3f, School of Management, Harbin Institute of Technology, , Harbin City, China (Aff2) grid.443847.8, [...]

This study explores the associations among job insecurity, occupational self-efficacy, work engagement, job satisfaction and health and the mediation role of occupational self-efficacy. Two hundred and forty-one workers, were asked to fill in the Occupational Self-Efficacy Scale, the Utrecht Work Engagement Scale, the Satisfaction Scale of Occupational Stress Inventory and the General Health Questionnaire. Mediation analysis was performed using the boot-strapping method. Job insecurity was negatively related to work engagement, job satisfaction and general health. Occupational self-efficacy mediated the relationship between job insecurity, work engagement, job satisfaction and health on employees in the private and public sectors. The originality of this work is that it shows the effect of job insecurity on engagement, satisfaction and health, and the mediational role of occupational self-efficacy. In a time of economic crisis, when it is not possible to guarantee permanent contracts, Human Resource managers might consider occupational self-efficacy as a resource when planning interventions., Author(s): Cinzia Guarnaccia [sup.1] , Fabrizio Scrima [sup.2] , Alba Civilleri [sup.3] , Laura Salerno [sup.4] Author Affiliations: (Aff1) 0000 0001 2110 7200, grid.15878.33, Parisian Laboratory of Social Psychology (LAPPS), [...]

Instructors' teaching styles in higher education are an issue of major importance because these interactions affect students' self-perceptions, involvement, and achievement. This study aimed to test a theoretical model of relations between perceived teaching styles (autonomy support, structure, and control) and competences, self-efficacy, and commitment in pre-service teachers; to assess the invariance of the model in two samples; and to analyze the mediated relations between these variables. Measures were collected from 842 Spanish pre-service teachers. As main research implications, teaching styles predicted acquired competences, competences predicted teaching self-efficacy, and self-efficacy predicted commitment to the profession. This model was equivalent in two samples of childhood and primary education pre-service teachers. Competences and self-efficacy mediated the relationships between variables. As practical implications, this study clearly shows the need for different interventions to enhance adequate instructors' teaching styles and to foster among novice pre-service teachers the acquisition of professional competences, initial self-efficacy, and a good level of commitment to their profession., Author(s): Antonio González [sup.1] , Ángeles Conde [sup.1] , Pino Díaz [sup.1] , Mar García [sup.1] , Carmen Ricoy [sup.1] Author Affiliations: (Aff1) 0000 0001 2097 6738, grid.6312.6, Faculty of [...]

The purpose of this study was to examine physical education teachers' habitual physical activity and self-efficacy for regular exercise. In-service physical education teachers (N = 168) voluntarily completed an online questionnaire that included items to collect demographic information (gender, race/ethnicity, years of teaching experience, and perceived weight status), self-efficacy, and habitual physical activity. The physical educators reported a high level of physical activity with an estimated total weekly MET-minutes > 3,000, and a relatively high self-efficacy for exercise. A multiple regression analysis showed years of teaching experience as a significant negative predictor ([beta] = -.35, p < .05), but self-efficacy as a positive predictor ([beta] = .39, p < .05) for physical educators' daily moderate to vigorous physical activity. These findings illustrate the positive role of self-efficacy for promoting physical activity participation, but indicate diminishing physical activity as a function of years of teaching experience among physical educators., In the United States, the national physical education (PE) teacher education standards (National Association for Sport and Physical Education [NASPE], 2008) and proposed revisions (Society of Health and Physical Educators [...]

Grounded in a social cognitive theoretical perspective, this study explores the career decision-making self-efficacy (CDSE) and vocational identity development process for college students interested or majoring in sport management. While a popular undergraduate major, little research has investigated the specific factors that influence different attitudes toward this choice of a potential employment field. Specifically, this study aims to identify how an introductory course in sport management may impact CDSE for college students. By assessing the constructs of career decision-making self-efficacy, personality characteristics, athletic identity status, hope, and academic performance with comparisons by age. sex. ethnicity, athlete status in high school and college, cumulative grade point average, and final course grade through a pre-test, post-test waitlist control group design, this study provides insight on how institutions of higher education might better serve the career needs of undergraduate students interested in a sport management career., The field of vocational psychology has taken a strong interest in Bandura's (1997) self-efficacy theory for over two decades. An abundance of educational research suggests self-efficacy is a critical component [...]

This paper examined self-efficacy and self-regulatory skills and their influence on achievement in an online learning environment. This study utilized the Online Academic Success Indicators Scale (OASIS). The results of the scale were compared to previous tests measuring the predictive nature of self-efficacy and self-regulatory skills on academic success for the purpose of applying these skills to an online environment. Statistical analyses indicate strong correlations between self-efficacy and self-regulatory scores for both online learning environments and traditional learning environments. These findings suggest that high self-efficacy and positive self-regulatory behaviors are reliable predictors of academic success in online courses. Additionally, these findings validate the OASIS as an effective tool for measuring self-efficacy and self-regulation in online instruction. Keywords: self-efficacy, self-regulation, online learning, Measuring Self-Efficacy and Self-Regulation in Online Courses In response to the current advancement in technology, there is no question that methods of online instruction are becoming an academic staple. Flexibility [...]

The goal of the study was to examine the dimensionality of the Career Decision Self-Efficacy Scale Short Form (CDSES-SF, Betz et al. 1996 (See CR3)). Integrating several previous findings from different cultures, we found that the bifactor structure of the CDSES-SF on a Hungarian sample of 649 respondents showed the best model fit. This structure includes a general CDSE factor covering 15 items and the original five specific factors (self-appraisal, occupational information, goal selection, planning, and problem solving) covering three items each. This short form of CDSES shows an acceptable model fit and appropriate reliability in terms of the Cronbach's alpha and omega values. Regarding career decision self-efficacy, a large proportion of variance was explained by the general factor and to a smaller extent by the specific factors. These results can be considered as a first step in resolving the paradox of the dimensionality of CDSES-SF., Author(s): Réka Török [sup.1] , István Tóth-Király [sup.2] , Beáta Bothe [sup.2] , Gábor Orosz [sup.2] [sup.3] Author Affiliations: (1) Doctoral School of Psychology, Eötvös Loránd University, 0000 0001 2294 [...]

In this study, we aimed to explore the impact of self-efficacy on depression - specifically, to test and verify the mediating role of dispositional optimism between the two variables. Five hundred and thirty-five undergraduates from two universities were recruited and given a Self-Efficacy Questionnaire, Revised Life Orientation Test, and Self-Rating Depression Scale. Results indicated that there are indeed significant relationships among self-efficacy, dispositional optimism, and each identified dimension of depression; structural equation modeling showed that the relationship between self-efficacy and depression is partially mediated by dispositional optimism. To this effect, we concluded that to develop and improve students' self-efficacy will reduce their levels of depression, which may have implications in college counseling., Author(s): Jun Pu [sup.1] , Hanpo Hou [sup.2] , Ruiyang Ma [sup.3] Author Affiliations: (1) Center for Finance and Accounting Research, University of International Business and Economics, grid.443284.d, , No.10, [...]

The purpose of this research was to investigate the relation between final year high school students' career decision-making self-efficacy and attachment styles. The research group consisted of 808 final year students selected at random and receiving high school education in the province of Trabzon, Turkey in the 2013-2014 academic years. Participants completed a Personal Data Form prepared by the researchers, the Career Decision-Making Self-Efficacy Scale in order to measure career decision-making self-efficacy, the Relationship Scales Questionnaire and the BEM Gender role Inventory. Results showed that career decision making efficacy was significantly correlated with the secure and fearful and attachment styles, and career decision making self-efficacy varied according to gender roles. Subjects with masculine and feminine gender roles had greater career decision making self-efficacy than those with indeterminate roles, and those with androgynous roles had greater career making self-efficacy than those with masculine, feminine or indeterminate gender roles., Author(s): Neslihan Bolat [sup.1] , Hatice Odaci [sup.2] Author Affiliations: (1) 0000 0004 0399 5752grid.411224.0Department of Science Education, Faculty of Education, Ahi Evran University, 40000, Kirsehir, Turkey (2) 0000 0001 [...]

This study examined patterns of intimate partner violence (IPV) exposure and three domains of competence among 288 children recruited from community-based domestic violence agencies. Latent profile analysis (LPA) was performed to identify subgroups of children who differed based on levels of social, academic, and extracurricular competence and exposure to IPV. Five distinct latent profiles were identified: Frequent IPV Exposure-Low Activity Competence (39 % of children), Frequent IPV Exposure-Average Global Competence (31 % of children), Frequent IPV Exposure-High Global Competence (13 % of children), Low IPV Exposure-Compromised School Competence (11 % of children), and Low IPV Exposure-Compromised Global Competence (6 % of children). Covariates distinguished between the profiles (e.g., yearly household income, maternal education, number of children in the household) and the groups were characterized by statistically significant mean differences in total behavior problems. Implications for future research and community-based preventive intervention efforts are discussed., Author(s): Shelby Elaine McDonald[sup.1] , Rosalie Corona[sup.2] , Anna Maternick[sup.1] , Frank R. Ascione[sup.3] , James Herbert Williams[sup.3] , Sandra A. Graham-Bermann[sup.4] Author Affiliations: (1) School of Social Work, Academic [...]

The purpose of this study was to examine the relationships between self beliefs, institutional characteristics, and college student persistence. More specifically, this study sought to understand whether self-efficacy beliefs, both academic self-efficacy and social self-efficacy, play a role in college persistence. Further, the possible moderating effects of institutional selectivity were explored. Results showed academic and social self-efficacy beliefs were associated with first-year college persistence. Accounting for the moderating effects of college selectivity revealed a nuanced relationship between self-efficacy beliefs and persistence. Social self-efficacy had the greatest impact on the persistence of students at less selective colleges, whereas academic efficacy was associated with a greater persistence for students at highly selective colleges. Implications for higher education practitioners and counselors are discussed., Author(s): Diane Cardenas Elliott[sup.1] Author Affiliations: (1) Educational Studies and Secondary Education, MCHS 124, Bloomsburg University, 400 East Second Street, 17815, Bloomsburg, PA, USA Introduction The need to compete globally [...]

This study investigated whether imaging a brisk walk once a day over a week could increase barrier self-efficacy among women who wanted to increase their exercise behavior. Participants (N = 32, mean age = 31.90 years, SD = 10.17) were randomly allocated to either an imagery rehearsal group or control group. The 4 min 10 s guided imagery script was designed to tap several sources of self-efficacy (e.g., performance accomplishments). The participants completed the Barriers Self-Efficacy Scale (BARSE; McAuley 1992 (See CR25)) before and after the intervention. Scores increased significantly for the rehearsal group but not for the control group but these changes were no longer significant after controlling for pre-exercise levels. Results show preliminary evidence that imagery can be used by women to increase their barrier self-efficacy, which in turn may increase the likelihood of successful exercise adherence., Author(s): Fredrik Weibull[sup.1] , Jennifer Cumming[sup.1] , Sam J. Cooley[sup.1] , Sarah E. Williams[sup.1] , Victoria E. Burns[sup.1] Author Affiliations: (1) School of Sport, Exercise and Rehabilitation Sciences, College of [...]

We examined the relationship between intrinsic religiousness and well-being, with control-related religious coping and self-efficacy for coping with cancer as potential mediators of this relationship among cancer patients. In a cross-sectional design, 179 ambulatory cancer patients completed measures of intrinsic religiousness, religious coping, self-efficacy for coping with cancer, well-being, and demographic variables. Type of cancer, stage of cancer, and time since diagnosis were collected from electronic medical charts. In a path model, the positive association between intrinsic religiousness and three types of well-being-physical, functional, and social-was fully mediated by active religious surrender and self-efficacy for coping with cancer. In addition, the negative association between passive religious deferral and all four types of well-being-physical, functional, social, and emotional-was fully mediated by self-efficacy for coping with cancer. Finally, there was a negative direct association between pleading for God's direct intercession and emotional well-being. These findings suggest pathways by which intrinsic religiousness and control-related religious coping are linked to various dimensions of well-being among cancer patients., Author(s): John E. Perez[sup.1] , Amy Rex Smith[sup.2] Author Affiliations: (1) Department of Psychology, University of San Francisco, 2130 Fulton Street, 94117-1080, San Francisco, CA, USA (2) Department of Nursing, [...]

This paper was designed to amplify a growing body of research that implicates minority male identity and interest in science and math learning and preparation for STEM careers. Specifically, this paper draws on both quantitative and qualitative data to examine factors influencing Black Males 'college readiness and success in STEM. Blending sociological theories on gender socialization and racialized campus environments, the author identifies several major factors ranging from pre- college STEM self-efficacy to concerted cultivation of Black boy's initial interest and sense of belonging in STEM. Survey data and illustrative quotes from interview participants demonstrate the relevance and significance of these findings and non-cognitive predictors of academic success. Implications for future policy, practice, and research are highlighted., Introduction Broadening participation of racially and ethnically underrepresented minorities (URMs) in science, technology, engineering, and math (STEM) fields is a national policy priority in the United States. Case in point, [...]

Author(s): Amber Dance The lab is sometimes a silly place -- and perhaps it should be. A group that behaves in daft ways from time to time tends to be [...]

Small teams might be more likely to produce 'disruptive research', but science needs a wide range of group sizes to truly flourish. Small teams might be more likely to produce 'disruptive research', but science needs a wide range of group sizes to truly flourish., Author Affiliations: Embrace teams large and small to foster the health of research Small research teams are more likely to publish papers that pose new ideas, as opposed to elaborating [...]