Finnish adolescents’ self-efficacy in peer interactions
A critical incident study
Bibliographic Data
| ID | 22945789 |
|---|---|
| Authors | Johanna Nyman (0000-0002-5380-7604, University of Turku, corresponding author), Heidi Parisod (0000-0002-5865-2509, University of Turku), Anna Axelin (0000-0003-2743-3589, University of Turku), Sanna Salantera (0000-0003-2529-6699, University of Turku) |
| Year | 2019 |
| Volume | 34 |
| Issue | 5 |
| Pages | 961-969 |
| Publication date | 2019-10-01 |
| Open Access | Yes |
| Type | ARTICLE |
| Venue | Health Promotion International (JOURNAL) |
| Journal identifiers | ISSN: 0957-4824 • E-ISSN: 1460-2245 |
| Publisher | Oxford University Press (OUP) (PUBLISHER) |
| DOI | 10.1093/heapro/day048 |
| PMID | 30020443 |
| OpenAlex | W2883704106 |
| Language | EN |
| Citations received | 2 |
| References cited | 18 |
Peers play a significant role in influencing adolescent self-efficacy. Self-efficacy, in turn, has been considered to influence health behavior. The purpose of this qualitative descriptive study was to describe adolescents’ perceptions about their self-efficacy in peer interactions to strengthen the theoretical understanding about the sources of self-efficacy during adolescence. The sample comprised of 155 adolescents (13 − 17 years) in three upper comprehensive schools within two Finnish cities. The data were collected using the critical incident technique with an open-ended questionnaire. Adolescents were asked to describe two situations: one in which they had, and another in which they had not been able to act according to their own choice in peer interactions. Adolescents’ written descriptions were analyzed using inductive thematic analysis. The data suggests that adolescents’ perceptions about their self-efficacy in peer interactions manifests itself as a dynamic process characterized by debating with oneself and reflecting on information relevant for judging personal abilities. Debating with oneself consisted of five themes which influenced the adolescents’ self-efficacy in peer interactions: adolescents’ self-identity, social atmosphere, adolescents’ cognitive and emotional aspects as well as evaluating the consequences of the intended action. Adolescents’ self-identity, which included self-confidence and morals, appeared to be the most solid theme, whereas social atmosphere varied according to the situation. Social atmosphere often diminished the adolescents’ self-efficacy in peer interactions. Although the findings are partly consistent with previous literature, they also put more emphasis on adolescents’ own active role in the formation of self-efficacy in the context of peer interactions.
Developmental psychology · Environmental health · Peer group · Child and Adolescent Psychosocial and Emotional Development · Impact of Technology on Adolescents · Medicine · Psychology · Youth Development and Social Support
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| Citations per year | 0.67 |
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| Citation span | 2023 - 2025 (3) |
| Highly cited | No |