Effects of model similarity on self-efficacy and muscular endurance: a second look

Article Abstract:

The influence of model similarity in motor performance and self-efficacy was tested in female nonathletic college students. Model sex and athletic ability were varied to determine if these produced changes in performance of aleg-extension task. Subjects who viewed nonathletic models showed better muscular endurance than those who watched an athletic model, regardless of model sex. Model ability principally influenced self-efficacy, which approximated performance of the task. The results suggested that model similarity cues have varied effects on task performance.

Testing, Exercise, Motor ability, Motor skills, Self-efficacy (Psychology), Self efficacy

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Impact on conception of ability and sex-type of task on male and female self-efficacy

Article Abstract:

A study of self-confidence in men and women participating in competitive sport showed competition did not affect female self-confidence, although the type of task did. The study showed no difference between gender confidence levels in partner stunts and tumbling, and females were more confident than males in most cheerleading tasks. However, when a task was perceived to be masculine, women thought of themselves as less capable than men.

Women, Men, Self-confidence, Self confidence, Contests

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The relationship between the competitive state anxiety inventory-2 and sport performance: a meta-analysis

Article Abstract:

Multivariate meta-analytic techniques are used to examine the effect of state anxiety, as measured by the CSAI-2 (Competitive State Anxiety Inventory) of multidimensional anxiety theory, on athletic performance. Exploratory model depicted that self-confidence displayed the strongest and most consistent relationship with performance.

Analysis, Meta-analysis, Performance anxiety

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