Self-Efficacy and its Role in the Health-Related Quality of Life for Aging Adults
RANZOLINE OCHOLA
Research Theme
Health and Wellbeing
Research Title
Self-Efficacy and its Role in the Health-Related Quality of Life for Aging Adults
Introduction
Health-related quality of life is a concept that is multi-dimensional, including domains such as social, emotional, mental, and physical functioning. Self-efficacy, on the other hand, is defined as an individual’s belief in their capabilities to achieve performance levels they set themselves for social, emotional, mental, and physical functions (Wang et al, 2013: p222). Additionally, self-efficacy …show more content…
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