Mastery experiences are the central source of self-efficacy: they strongly predict self-efficacy and uniquely predict intentions when other variables are controlled¶

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Evidence · 1 study (2 entries) · associational r1–r2 · q2
Currency · newest study 2026 · checked against its sources 2026-10-28 (automated, 2 of 2 entries) · not reviewed by a person

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q is the design tier, i the impact, n the sample, and the kind with its r the rigour judged within that kind: what each code means.

This claim: no standardized effect is recorded in observations/ for it yet, so no benchmark reading is possible.

q2 i? In path analysis, mastery experiences had a strong influence on self-efficacy (β = 0.45, p < .01), while no other source of self-efficacy significantly influenced self-efficacy or outcome expectations. → Serkan Perkmen 2026 q2 i? In hierarchical regression, only mastery experiences (β = .23, p < .01) made a significant contribution among the sources of self-efficacy in step two. → Serkan Perkmen 2026 (2)

Evidence¶

Serkan Perkmen 2026¶

Serkan Perkmen, Sara Dexter. (2026). From sources of self-efficacy to technology integration intentions: a new social cognitive model. Educational technology research and development. https://doi.org/10.1007/s11423-026-10623-0

q2 · i? · associational · r1

Path analysis of the Social Cognitive Model of Technology Integration with 144 preservice teachers; mastery experiences predicted self-efficacy (β = 0.45, p < .01) but not outcome expectations, and no other source showed a significant path.

"Mastery experiences were found to have a strong influence on self-efficacy (β = 0.45, p < .01) but not a significant influence on outcome expectations. None of the other sources of self-efficacy was found to have a significant influence on self-efficacy and outcome expectations."

Serkan Perkmen 2026 (2)¶

q2 · i? · associational · r2

Hierarchical regression with the same sample; the sources-of-self-efficacy block added 3% of variance beyond self-efficacy and outcome expectations, and "only mastery experiences" was significant in that step.

"Among the sources of self-efficacy, only mastery experiences (β = . 23, p < .01) made a significant contribution to the regression equation in the second step."

Discussion¶

Learner Variables¶

Self-Efficacy — outcome: instruction changes it

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`title`	`Mastery experiences are the central source of self-efficacy: they strongly predict self-efficacy and uniquely predict intentions when other variables are controlled`
`description`	`Mastery experiences are the central source of self-efficacy: they strongly predict self-efficacy and uniquely predict intentions when other variables are controlled`
`status`	`review`
`evidence_strength`	`moderate`
`newest_evidence`	`2026`
`source_checked`	`2026-10-28`
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