Influence of self-efficacy on male military pilots’ capability to handle special situations: a moderated mediation model

Qiu, Rui; Gong, Yue; Cao, Yang; You, Xuqun; Zhu, Xia

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“…It is especially true in the context of military performance, which refers to an individual’s belief in their own abilities to successfully perform specific tasks or achieve specific goals. Having a strong sense of self-efficacy in the military can lead to improved decision-making, adaptability, and overall mission success ( Bekesiene et al, 2022 ; Lucier-Greer et al, 2022 ; Qiu et al, 2023 ). It helps individuals to believe in their own abilities to perform their duties and contribute effectively to the team or unit.…”

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Impact of personality on cadet academic and military performance within mediating role of self-efficacy

Bekesiene

2023

Front. Psychol.

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BackgroundThe current operational military environment is changing, complex, unpredictable, and ambiguous. Due to such situations, soldiers are constantly forced to think about their values, norms, and roles that should be part of their profession. Consequently, they must first be educated and trained on how to behave in a particular operational military environment. Pursuing an officer’s education at military academies is very difficult not only physically but also psychologically. Cadets are required to be prepared to lead in extreme environments upon graduation. Despite the fact that military tasks are technically complex, the individual operational activities of soldiers are gaining more and more strategic meaning. Therefore, the importance of selecting the process and military education programs of soldiers is increasingly stressed. Cognitive abilities and skills individually predict performance in academic and professional settings, but it is less clear how personality can influence performance. Therefore, this study focused on the explanation of the individual factors that affect the achievements of the cadets. Specifically, the objective of this study was to examine direct and mediated relationships between personality traits and the military and academic performance of cadets.MethodsThis study followed a quantitative method analysis. The research models were assessed using the structural equation modeling technique. Bootstrap was applied to evaluate a 95% level confidence interval on estimates with 5,000 bootstrap samples, and to evaluate direct and indirect effects. The analysis was based on a sample of 120 cadets from the Lithuanian Military Academy. The effects on military and academic performance were evaluated using the Self-Efficacy scale, the Big Five personality trait scale, academic performance was evaluated through academic grades and military performance was evaluated using instructor ratings.ResultsTo support our hypotheses, it was found that self-efficacy has a mediating effect on the performance of cadets. Additionally, the traits of conscientiousness, openness to experience and extraversion were related to both military and academic performance. Furthermore, self-efficacy appeared as a partial mediator of the relationship between personality traits and cadet performance.ConclusionThe findings of this study help clarify the relationship between the personality traits of the cadets and the military and academic performance. In addition, these results may be useful for the further development of military education and training, for the development of testing, and selection of military personnel.

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Impact of personality on cadet academic and military performance within mediating role of self-efficacy

Bekesiene

2023

Front. Psychol.

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“…Their findings underlined that self-efficacy played a statistically significant role between reservists' psychological resilience and their perceived military training course results. Another study by Qiu et al (2023) investigated the link between stress resilience and pilots' self-efficacy and their ability to handle special circumstances It seems that pilots with high self-efficacy can improve their resilience, ensuring flight safety and enhancing their ability to handle special situations. These studies emphasize the importance of self-efficacy in stress tolerance in different contexts.…”

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Examining stress Tolerance and Self-Efficacy in Soldiers

Volgemute,

Vazne,

Wirkus

2023

JESP

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This research aims to investigate the relationship between soldiers' physical self-efficacy, general self-efficacy, and stress tolerance. The study examined 34 male soldiers from the Latvian National Armed Forces, utilizing the Self-Efficacy to Regulate Exercise Scale, The General Self-Efficacy Scale, and the Determination test (DT) from the Vienna Test System. The testing was conducted individually face-to-face in a laboratory setting, utilizing a computer-based valid measuring instrument to assess the stress tolerance of the participants. This assessment was complemented by physical self-efficacy and general self-efficacy questionnaires. Our findings highlighted the significance of soldiers' physical self-efficacy, as it exhibits positive and substantial relationships with stress tolerance. The regression model for physical self-efficacy was statistical significance. Specifically, general self-efficacy and stress tolerance demonstrated a positive predictive effect on physical self-efficacy. This implies that higher general self-efficacy and stress tolerance correspond to greater physical self-efficacy. The implications of these findings are crucial because they highlight the role of self-efficacy and stress tolerance in determining soldiers' physical self-efficacy levels. Understanding these relationships can have implications for military training programs and interventions aimed at improving the performance of soldiers, their stress tolerance, mental resilience, and well-being. This study holds both theoretical and empirical value. Furthermore, these findings may be extended beyond military context, offering valuable implications for other high stress professions.

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“…The causal relationship between one's perception of their abilities and their performance in a specific role is influenced and structured by self-awareness, along with social and psychological conditions 10.3389/fpsyg.2023.1330969 Frontiers in Psychology 04 frontiersin.org (Harrison et al, 1997;Dybowski et al, 2017). Motivated individuals possess the confidence that enables them not only to excel in specific behaviors, but also to perform effectively in diverse tasks and unconventional situations (Gardner and Pierce, 1998;Qiu et al, 2023). Self-efficacy does not just impact current job performance; it also plays a significant role in influencing future organizational behavior.…”

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The effect of cadet resilience on self-efficacy and professional achievement: verification of the moderated mediating effect of vocational calling

Navickienė,

Vasiliauskas

2024

Front. Psychol.

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BackgroundThe primary objective of this study was to empirically examine the influence of cadets’ resilience on their professional achievement within the unique context of a Military Academy. In doing so, the study sought to delineate the role of self-efficacy as a key mediator in the intricate relationship between the resilience of cadets and their professional achievements. The main focus of this study was to clarify the causal and effect relationships between the psychology and behavior mechanisms of the cadets. This was achieved through rigorous scrutiny of the moderated mediating effect of vocational calling within the multifaceted relationship involving cadets’ resilience, self-efficacy, and professional achievement.MethodsThe study’s participant pool consisted of 121 individuals, comprising cadets in their third and fourth years of study, all of whom aspired to attain the rank of officer within the Military Academy. To rigorously investigate the hypotheses presented, a series of causal relationships among the four core variables were evaluated using a robust regression analysis methodology. To facilitate this analysis, the PROCESS macro 3.5v, a Hayes-developed tool, was effectively used.ResultsThe findings of this study revealed several critical insights. First, vocational calling emerged as a potent moderating factor in shaping the relationship between cadets’ resilience and self-efficacy. Furthermore, it was demonstrated that vocational calling exerted a conditional influence on the impact of cadets’ resilience on their professional achievement, with self-efficacy serving as a crucial mediating mechanism in this relationship. In particular, the study affirmed that self-efficacy functioned as a comprehensive mediator, elucidating the pathway through which the resilience of the cadets ultimately influenced their professional achievements.ConclusionThe results of this research contribute significantly to enhancing our understanding of the intricate connection between the resilience levels exhibited by cadets and their corresponding professional achievements. Furthermore, these findings have valuable implications for the ongoing refinement of military education and training programs. They offer insights that could inform the development of more effective testing and selection protocols for military personnel, ultimately benefiting the armed forces in their pursuit of excellence.

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Influence of self-efficacy on male military pilots’ capability to handle special situations: a moderated mediation model

Cited by 3 publications

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Impact of personality on cadet academic and military performance within mediating role of self-efficacy

Impact of personality on cadet academic and military performance within mediating role of self-efficacy

Examining stress Tolerance and Self-Efficacy in Soldiers

The effect of cadet resilience on self-efficacy and professional achievement: verification of the moderated mediating effect of vocational calling

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