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Self Efficacy

All articles tagged with #self efficacy

mental-health16 days ago•27 min saved

Twenty-Minute Mindset Shift Turns Depression Into Strength, Fuels Goal Progress

A PsyPost report on three experiments with 748 adults shows a ~20-minute depression-reframing exercise—reading resilience stories and reflecting on personal strength—boosting self-efficacy and increasing two-week goal completion by about 49% versus a control. The approach also reduces perceived mismatch between illness and success, hinting at greater resilience, but relies on self-reported data and short follow-up and should complement, not replace, traditional treatments.

via PsyPost|

#depression #goal-pursuit #mental-health

psychology2 years ago•2 min saved

"Link Found Between Poor Body Image, Low Self-Efficacy, and Phubbing Behavior"

A study has found that individuals prone to phubbing others tend to have worse body image and self-efficacy, with single individuals more likely to phub others compared to married individuals. Phubbing, the act of ignoring someone in a social setting by paying attention to one’s phone, can negatively impact personal relationships. The study suggests that phubbing exposure may become more widespread in the future, potentially affecting interpersonal relationships and causing psychosocial problems. However, the study was based solely on self-reports, and further research using other data collection methods is needed.

via PsyPost|

#body-image #mobile-devices #phubbing

mental-health2 years ago•4 min saved

Parental Threatening Behaviors Linked to Future Mental Health Issues, Study Finds

A study published in the Journal of Clinical Psychology reveals that exposure to threatening behaviors from mothers during childhood is associated with increased feelings of helplessness and lower self-efficacy in adulthood. The study suggests that maternal threatening behaviors indirectly contribute to anxiety in adulthood. The research highlights the long-lasting effects of childhood experiences on mental health and emphasizes the importance of addressing perceived stress as a potential treatment target for individuals struggling with anxiety. However, it should be noted that the study's design does not allow for cause-and-effect inferences, and further research is needed to explore the relationship between paternal threatening behaviors and anxiety.

via PsyPost|

#anxiety #childhood-experiences #mental-health

lifestyle2 years ago•5 min saved

"Happiness Expert Endorses Mom's 4 Rules for a Fulfilled Life"

A happiness expert approves of a mother's four rules for a happy life: do what makes you happy, you can do anything you really want to do, you don't have to do anything you don't want to do, and just because you can do something doesn't mean you must. These rules encourage prioritizing positivity, building self-efficacy, setting boundaries, and avoiding burnout. The expert suggests adding one more rule: do it with the people you love.

via CNBC|

#boundaries #happiness #lifestyle