Outcome Expectancy And Self-Efficacy Theory

Outcome expectancy and self-efficacy are two important concepts within the socio-cognitive learning theory. While both were devised by Albert Bandura, Williams decided to revisit the theories in order to examine the contradiction posed within these concepts (2010). According to the author, while Bandura stated that self-efficacy influence outcome expectancy without the reverse direction, several studies showed the opposite fact. Thus, it is important to analyze the self-efficacy theory regarding its relationship with outcome expectancy. The study first explained the definition of self-efficacy as the perception of a person on his or her capability on performing a behavior. The theory explicitly presented that self-efficacy is not concern with the real capability, but rather the capability the

The first solution depicted that the definition must be changed so that outcome expectancy would not influence self-efficacy rating, which integrate a phrase indicate a hypothetical expectation within the assessment to control the constancy of the expected outcome, with the use of the word “if”. A problem arose from this ways, as the outcome expectancy might not be held truly constant. The other solution required the theory to accept the influence of outcome expectancy on self-efficacy. However, in measuring self-efficacy through questionnaire, respondent answers may vary depends on the person’s definition to incorporate outcome expectancy in self-efficacy. Nevertheless, the author concluded that the presented solutions must be considered carefully and may be used in accordance to the purpose and view oneself. In conclusion, two important concepts from the socio-cognitive learning theory is reviewed and clarified, in order to figure out a practical implication in assessing