Self Efficacy And Veterans Essay

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Celina Tennant Indiana University-Bloomington Abstract The number of mental illness cases among American veterans returning from war continues to grow. There is much concern over how to provide the necessary treatment for these veterans, especially those that have acquired disabilities. Many of the injuries they bring home with them are not visible. In particular, conditions such as post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD), depression, and anxiety are common among military members exposed to combat and trauma. Research suggests that therapeutic programs focusing on self-efficacy can increase confidence and decrease levels of psychological stress. The presented information suggests how recreational therapy and leisure services can benefit veterans with various disabilities, both physical and psychological. Recommendations for further research on this topic is discussed. KEYWORDS: self-efficacy, veterans, PTSD, leisure, disabilities Introduction There is a large number of veterans returning from …show more content…

He indicated that self-efficacy is the judgement of one’s personal capabilities. It is dependant on how a person perceives their past performances as well as how they feel they will perform in the future (Luszczynska, Benight, Cieslak, 2009). Therefore, someone who has high self-efficacy, has confidence that they can successfully master a specific task. On the other hand, an individual with low self-efficacy does not feel confident in their abilities to perform a certain behavior or reach a particular goal. Bandura considered self-efficacy to be the most important aspect of behavioral change. As stated by Glanz & Rimer (2005), in order to increase self-efficacy, an individual must set achievable goals in increments that will have

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