An Expanded Self is a More Capable Self
The Association between Self-concept Size and Self-efficacy
Bibliographic Data
| ID | 15411647 |
|---|---|
| Authors | Brent A Mattingly (0009-0003-9401-8200, Ashland University, corresponding author), Gary Lewandowski (0000-0002-6432-2346, Monmouth University) |
| Year | 2012 |
| Volume | 12 |
| Issue | 6 |
| Pages | 621-634 |
| Publication date | 2012-08-28 |
| Peer Reviewed | Yes |
| Open Access | No |
| Type | ARTICLE |
| Venue | Self and Identity (JOURNAL) |
| Journal identifiers | ISSN: 1529-8868 • E-ISSN: 1529-8876 |
| Publisher | Taylor & Francis (PUBLISHER • GB) |
| DOI | 10.1080/15298868.2012.718863 |
| OpenAlex | W2062253334 |
| Language | EN |
| Citations received | 31 |
| References cited | 30 |
The self-expansion model states that an expanded self-concept is associated with an increased sense of self-efficacy. We conducted four studies (three correlational, one experimental) to test this central tenet of the self-expansion model in a non-relational context. Results indicate that self-concept size (Studies 1 and 2) and subjective sense of self-concept (Study 3) were positively associated with greater self-efficacy. In Study 4, individuals who were randomly assigned to physically expand a representation of their self-concept reported greater self-efficacy at resolving potential problems than those who contracted a self-representation or left it unchanged. Taken together, these four studies provide the first empirical evidence that expanded self-concepts lead to greater self-efficacy
Association (psychology · Context (archaeology · Developmental psychology · Psychology of self · Psychotherapist · Self · Self representation · Self-concept · Self-efficacy · Statistics · Structural equation modeling · Behavioral Health and Interventions · Cultural Differences and Values · Mathematics · Psychology · Social and Intergroup Psychology · Social Psychology
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| Unique citing works | 31 |
|---|---|
| Citations per year | 2,58 |
| Citation span | 2014 - 2026 (13) |
| Citation velocity | current |
| Highly cited | No |
| Citation types | Neutral: 31 |