"Self Efficacy" is a descriptor in the National Library of Medicine's controlled vocabulary thesaurus,
MeSH (Medical Subject Headings). Descriptors are arranged in a hierarchical structure,
which enables searching at various levels of specificity.
Cognitive mechanism based on expectations or beliefs about one's ability to perform actions necessary to produce a given effect. It is also a theoretical component of behavior change in various therapeutic treatments. (APA, Thesaurus of Psychological Index Terms, 1994)
| Descriptor ID |
D020377
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| MeSH Number(s) |
F01.752.747.792.700
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This graph shows the total number of publications written about "Self Efficacy" by people in this website by year, and whether "Self Efficacy" was a major or minor topic of these publications.
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| Year | Major Topic | Minor Topic | Total |
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| 2000 | 1 | 1 | 2 |
| 2001 | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| 2002 | 0 | 2 | 2 |
| 2003 | 0 | 2 | 2 |
| 2004 | 2 | 1 | 3 |
| 2005 | 2 | 5 | 7 |
| 2006 | 3 | 2 | 5 |
| 2007 | 4 | 2 | 6 |
| 2008 | 3 | 4 | 7 |
| 2009 | 5 | 6 | 11 |
| 2010 | 3 | 5 | 8 |
| 2011 | 1 | 4 | 5 |
| 2012 | 2 | 8 | 10 |
| 2013 | 5 | 7 | 12 |
| 2014 | 2 | 6 | 8 |
| 2015 | 0 | 9 | 9 |
| 2016 | 5 | 9 | 14 |
| 2017 | 5 | 7 | 12 |
| 2018 | 4 | 3 | 7 |
| 2019 | 1 | 7 | 8 |
| 2020 | 3 | 4 | 7 |
| 2021 | 4 | 2 | 6 |
| 2022 | 0 | 4 | 4 |
| 2023 | 0 | 3 | 3 |
| 2024 | 1 | 5 | 6 |
| 2025 | 1 | 5 | 6 |
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Below are the most recent publications written about "Self Efficacy" by people in Profiles.
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Koinis-Mitchell D, D'Angelo C, Coutinho MT, Kopel SJ, Noga R, Yoho H, Guzman L, Subzwari SS, McQuaid EL, Chavez L, Bruzzese JM, Yeo AJ, Canino G. Development and tailoring of a peer-administered asthma management intervention for urban Latino middle school children. J Asthma. 2026 Feb; 63(2):137-149.
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Conroy K, Urcuyo AE, Schiavone EM, Obee AF, Frazier SL, Cramer E, Comer JS. Exploring Teacher Practices and Perceptions of Implementing Anxiety-Focused Supports in Low-Income Urban Elementary Schools. Adm Policy Ment Health. 2025 Nov; 52(6):1261-1277.
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Pan D, Qin S, Huang Y, Lee B, Umucu E, Zou X. The Relationship Between Societal Stigma and General Self-Efficacy in Adults With Self-Reported Mental Health Conditions: A Serial Mediation Analysis. J Nerv Ment Dis. 2025 Jun 01; 213(6):117-123.
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Sheehan DM, Ram?rez-Ortiz D, Gwanzura T, Lewis PS, Ertl MM, Duncan DT, Swendeman D, Mu?oz-Laboy M, Devieux JG, Trepka MJ. Daily Factors Associated with Antiretroviral Therapy Adherence Among Young Latino Sexual Minority Men with HIV: A 28-Day Daily Diary Study. AIDS Behav. 2025 Oct; 29(10):3054-3069.
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Mustanski B, Macapagal K, Li DH, Rodriguez-Diaz CE, Saber R, Matson M, Moskowitz DA, Rendina HJ, Laber E, Ryan DT, Newcomb ME. Effectiveness of the smart program: Stepped-care HIV prevention for gay and bisexual adolescent boys. Health Psychol. 2025 Mar; 44(3):321-331.
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McKay EA, Lim E, Mattheus D. Increasing the Self-Confidence of School Nurses to Provide Mental Health Care to Students. J Contin Educ Nurs. 2025 Jan; 56(1):20-26.
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Wilmoth SR, Carrillo-McCracken LL, Wilhite B, Pan M, Parra-Medina D, Sosa ET, Reyes R, He M. Impacts of Diabetes Self-Management Education and Support Programs in Hispanic Church Settings: A Cluster-Randomized Trial Comparing Faith-Based and Faith-Placed Approaches. Nutrients. 2024 Dec 28; 17(1).
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Julien-Chinn F, Carpenter DA, Masuda C, Seabury AAA, Maldonado F, Mau MKLM. Building Resilience in Medical Students: "Strengthening You to Strengthen Them". Hawaii J Health Soc Welf. 2024 Nov; 83(11):300-305.
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Liu Y, Mitchell JW, Brown L, Chandler C, Zhang C. Associations of Minority Stressors, Alcohol Use Disorder, Resilience, and HIV Testing Self-Efficacy Among Community-Based Black Men Who Have Sex with Men in a Southern U.S. City: A Causal Mediation and Moderation Analysis. Subst Use Misuse. 2025; 60(1):120-129.
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Fallah-Sohy N, Sutherland MT, Trucco EM. Do Acculturative Gap Conflicts Impact Parenting Practices and Youth E-Cigarette Use? Tests of Moderated Mediation. Subst Use Misuse. 2024; 59(13):1938-1949.