FORGIVENESS, SELF-EFFICACY, AND CHILD LABOR: INSIGHTS FOR EFFECTIVE COUNSELING

Abstract

The concept of self-efficacy, introduced by Bandura (1986), plays a crucial role in understanding how individuals perceive their abilities to handle challenging tasks. A strong sense of self-efficacy is associated with successful task completion, learning through observation, confidence in one's success, and reduced anxiety. Individuals with high self-efficacy tend to anticipate and achieve success, while those with low self-efficacy often doubt their abilities, leading to reduced success and lower self-esteem. This phenomenon is particularly significant in educational settings, where students' academic success is partly influenced by their self-efficacy beliefs (Chemers et al., 2001). This paper examines the impact of self-efficacy on students' academic performance, exploring the mechanisms through which self-efficacy influences learning outcomes and the implications for educational practices.