Journal of Psychosocial Research
Current Volume: 21 (2026 )
ISSN: 0973-5410
e-ISSN: 0976-3937
Periodicity: Half-Yearly
Month(s) of Publication: June & December
Subject: Psychology
DOI: 10.32381/JPR
Impact of Social Self-efficacy on Personal Growth of Adolescents Active in Sports
By : Vaishali Milind Bendre, Vaishali Mardhekar
Page No: 349-358
Abstract
The perceived sense of self-efficacy guides the actions of individuals and orientates their future planning. The current investigation focused on contribution of social self-efficacy in personal growth initiative of adolescents active in sports. 231 adolescents (122 boys and 109 girls) from Pune city active in various sports participated in the study. Regression analysis was performed to see the impact of social self-efficacy on personal growth initiative of the adolescents. The findings of the study indicate that social self-efficacy is a significant predictor of personal growth in adolescents. The results are discussed on basis of the research studies on adolescents active in sports.
Authors :
Vaishali Milind Bendre : Visiting faculty — Psychology Department, MIT WPU. Pune
Vaishali Mardhekar : Visiting faculty —Modern College of Arts, Science and Commerce, Pune.
DOI: https://doi.org/10.32381/JPR.2018.13.02.9