The Roles of Trait Self-Efficacy and State Self-Efficacy Dynamics in Predicting Mental Health Outcomes
Poster Session XI
Sunday May 25, 2025 (10:30 - 11:30 ET)
Keyword: OtherAbstract: We examined how trait self-efficacy and state self-efficacy levels and variability predict depression and anxiety. An analysis of ESM data from 1,421 undergraduates found that depression and anxiety were negatively predicted by trait and state self-efficacy levels, and positively predicted by state self-efficacy variability.
- Bianca Wilhelm (Presenting Author)
- Jacqueline Tams (Author)
- Kalee De France (Author)

