Microanalysis of the relationship between goal self-efficacy and cardiovascular reactivity. A test for the moderating role of incentive value and the mediating role of anxiety

Self-Efficacy as a Mechanism Linking Daily Stress to Mental Health in Students: A Three-Wave Cross-Lagged Study

“…It is even suggested to be a determinant for the neuroendocrine stress response and peripheral physiological reactivity. Higher levels of self-efficacy are generally accompanied by a lower cortisol response after stress (Nierop, Wirtz, Bratsikas, Zimmermann, & Ehlert, 2008) and diminished autonomic arousal after mental challenges (Sanz & Villamarı´n, 2001;Sanz, Villamarı´n, Á lvarez, & Limonero, 2006). Moreover, beneficial effects have been found with regard to better problem-solving efficiency, increased motivation, and better performance (Hoffman, 2010;Niemiec & Lachowicz-Tabaczek, 2015).…”

Psychosocial factors associated with self-efficacy for managing chronic disease in patients with chronic heart failure

“…The HADS contains 14 items and consists of two subscales (seven items each) that measure anxiety and depression. The scores are categorized into borderline (8)(9)(10)(11) and probable (more than 11) anxiety and depression. The Cronbach's alpha for the anxiety subscale was 0.90, and that for the depression subscale was 0.87.…”

“…Self-efficacy is defined as a person's belief (confidence) in his or her ability to perform a set of actions; the stronger these beliefs are in a person, the more likely he or she will initiate and continue activities that aid the attainment of a positive outcome. [9][10][11] Although generally thought of as being domain-specific, the concept of general self-efficacy represents a broad and stable confidence in one's ability to deal with different demanding situations. 12 Self-efficacy for managing chronic disease (SECD) is a patient's confidence in their management of different aspects of chronic diseases, such as symptom control, role function, emotional functioning and communicating with physicians.…”

Intraocular Pressure Reactivity to Social Stressors

“…Similarly, Gerin et al (1995) have argued that coping with a painful stimulus through avoidance behavior can have an impact on cardiovascular reactivity. Therefore, competence and contingency beliefs (Skinner, 1996) could explain the individual variability in physiological reactivity when coping with stressful events or contexts (Sanz, Villamarín, Álvarez, & Limonero, 2006).…”

“…In contrast, in the situations where such ambiguity does not exist, situational-specific beliefs such as self-efficacy and outcome expectancies (Bandura, 1977; Bandura, Reese, & Adams, 1982) become the major factors influencing the stress response. Indeed, some studies have found a relationship between self-efficacy and physiological reactivity (Bandura, 1992; Bandura et al, 1982; Feltz & Mugno, 1983; Gerin, Litt, Deich, & Pickering, 1995 ; Gerin, Litt, Deich, & Pickering, 1996; Sanz & Villamarín, 1997, 2001; Sanz, Villamarín, & Álvarez, 2006; Sanz, Villamarín, Álvarez, & Limonero, 2006; Sanz, Villamarín, Álvarez, & Torrubia, 2007; Wright & Dill, 1993; Wright & Dismukes, 1995; Wright, Shaw, & Jones, 1990). Moreover, the results of these studies suggest that self-efficacy usually interacts with situational or dispositional factors to regulate physiological reactivity, thus providing strong support for interactionist models of the personality-emotion-physiology relationship (Stemmler & Wacker, 2010).…”