Self-efficiency: an approach to the state of research in Latin America

Abstract

The self-efficacy construct has gained relevance in the educational and research field, a fact that is explained by its predictive nature on motivation and learning. Because of this, a review of the current state of Bandura's theory is important, focusing on studies conducted in the Latin American context for greater identification. The literature review indicates that in Latin America, there is an insufficient amount of research on the development of this construct. This information shows the need to carry out new research to facilitate the understanding and revalidation of one of the most important components of Bandura's socio-cognitive theory, self-efficacy.