References
- Bandura , A. 1977 . Self-efficacy: Toward a unifying theory of behavioral change . Psychological Review , 84 : 191 – 215 .
- Bandura , A. , ed. 1995 . Self-efficacy in changing societies , New York : Cambridge University Press .
- Bandura , A. 1997 . Self-efficacy: The exercise of control , New York : Freeman .
- Bosscher , R. J. , VanDerAa , H. , Van-Dasler , M. Deeg , D. J.H. 1995 . Physical performance and physical self-efficacy in the elderly: A pilot study . Journal of Aging and Health , 7 : 459 – 475 .
- Greenglass , E. 1982 . A world of difference: Gender roles in perspective , Toronto, , Canada : Wiley .
- Jerusalem , M. and Schwarzer , R. 1992 . “ Self-efficacy as a resource factor in stress appraisal processes ” . In Self-efficacy: Thought control of action , Edited by: Schwarzer , R. 195 – 213 . Washington, DC : Hemisphere .
- Lawler , K. A. and Schmied , L. A. 1992 . A prospective study of women's health: The effects of stress, hardiness, locus of control, Type A behavior, and physiological reactivity . Women and Health , 19 : 27 – 41 .
- Maddux , J. , ed. 1995 . Self-efficacy, adaptation, and adjustment: Theory, research, and application , New York : Plenum .
- Mueller , J. 1998 . “ Test anxiety, self-efficacy, and computer experiences ” . In Advances in health psychology research , Edited by: Schwarzer , R. Berlin, , Germany : Freie Universität . CD-ROM Volume
- Pajares , F. 1996 . Self-efficacy beliefs and mathematical problem-solving of gifted students . Contemporary Educational Psychology , 21 : 325 – 344 .
- Pajeres , F. and Kranzler , J. 1995 . Self-efficacy beliefs and general mental ability in mathematical problem-solving . Contemporary Educational Psychology , 20 : 426 – 443 .
- Pasveer , K. A. 1997 . Self-trust: Definition and measurement , University of Calgary . Unpublished doctoral dissertation
- Schmitz , G. 1998 . Entwicklung der Selbstwirksamkeitserwartung von Lehrern [Development of teachers' self-efficacy] . Unterrichtswissenschaft , 26 ( 2 ) : 140 – 157 .
- Schwarzer , R. , ed. 1992 . Self-efficacy: Thought control of action , Washington, DC : Hemisphere .
- Schwarzer , R. 1993 . Measurement of perceived self-efficacy. Psychometric scales for cross-cultural research , Berlin, , Germany : Freie Universität Berlin .
- Schwarzer , R. 1994 . Optimism, vulnerability, and self-beliefs as health-related cognitions: A systematic overview . Psychology and Health: An International Journal , 9 : 161 – 180 .
- Schwarzer , R. and Born , A. 1997 . Optimistic self-beliefs: Assessment of general perceived self-efficacy in 13 cultures . World Psychology , 3 : 177 – 190 .
- Schwarzer , R. , Bäbler , J. , Kwiatek , P. , Schröder , K. and Zhang , J. X. 1997 . The assessment of optimistic self-beliefs: Comparison of the German, Spanish, and Chinese versions of the General Self-Efficacy scale . Applied Psychology: An International Review , 46 ( 1 ) : 69 – 88 .
- Schwarzer , R. and Jerusalem , M. , eds. 1994 . Gesellschaftlicher Umbruch als kritisches Lebensereignis [Macrosocial change as a critical life event] , Weinheim, , Germany : Juventa .
- Schwarzer , R. and Jerusalem , M. 1995 . “ Generalized Self-Efficacy scale ” . In Measures in health psychology: A user's portfolio. Causal and control beliefs , Edited by: Weinman , J. , Wright , S. and Johnston , M. 35 – 37 . Windsor, , UK : NFER-NELSON .
- Schwarzer , R. and Schröder , K. E.E. 1997 . Effects of self-efficacy and social support on postsurgical recovery of heart patients . Irish Journal of Psychology , 18 : 88 – 103 .
- Spielberger , C. D. 1980 . Preliminary professional manual for the Test Anxiety Inventory , Palo Alto, CA : Consulting Psychologists Press .
- Zhang , J. X. and Schwarzer , R. 1995 . Measuring optimistic self-beliefs: A Chinese adaptation of the General Self-Efficacy Scale . Psychologia , 38 ( 3 ) : 174 – 181 .