| Title: |
Exploring the Sources of Self-Efficacy by Flemish School Principals in Primary Education |
| Language: |
English |
| Authors: |
Bellemans, Lore (ORCID 0000-0002-9244-9977); Devos, Geert |
| Source: |
Educational Management Administration & Leadership. May 2023 51(3):733-750. |
| Availability: |
SAGE Publications. 2455 Teller Road, Thousand Oaks, CA 91320. Tel: 800-818-7243; Tel: 805-499-9774; Fax: 800-583-2665; e-mail: journals@sagepub.com; Web site: https://sagepub.com |
| Peer Reviewed: |
Y |
| Page Count: |
18 |
| Publication Date: |
2023 |
| Document Type: |
Journal Articles; Reports - Research |
| Education Level: |
Elementary Education |
| Descriptors: |
Self Efficacy; Foreign Countries; Principals; Elementary Education |
| Geographic Terms: |
Belgium |
| DOI: |
10.1177/17411432211001365 |
| ISSN: |
1741-1432; 1741-1440 |
| Abstract: |
Self-efficacy is a perceived judgment that one has the ability to execute a course of action that brings about a desired result. While a growing body of research demonstrates the importance of self-efficacy by school leaders, little is known about the different sources of principals' self-efficacy. This qualitative study investigates the relevance of Bandura's sources of self-efficacy and on potential additional sources. The analysis is based on semi-structured interviews with 23 primary school principals in Flanders (Belgium). The results reveal that mastery experiences prove to be the most powerful source of principal self-efficacy although they are mainly small successes and do not refer to extraordinary achievements or excellent results. This study also emphasizes the importance of verbal or social persuasion and gaining knowledge. Suggestions for further research, limitations and implications of this study are discussed. |
| Abstractor: |
As Provided |
| Entry Date: |
2023 |
| Accession Number: |
EJ1375776 |
| Database: |
ERIC |