Confidence, Explained
Plain-English breakdowns of the research on confidence and well-being.
3 studies, broken down in plain English.
Short Videos Boosted Dementia Caregivers' Self-Care
In a small before-and-after study of 17 dementia caregivers, four short videos built on the four sources of self-efficacy raised self-care scores from about 95 to 102, a statistically significant gain. Building caregivers' belief that they can cope appeared to improve how well they cared for themselves.
A Confidence-Based Program Helped Women Through Menopause
In a quasi-experimental study of 214 suburban menopausal women in Mashhad, Iran, a four-session program built on self-efficacy theory significantly improved health literacy and quality of life, with gains holding three months later, while a control group showed no significant change.
Why Stress Makes It Harder to Recall Your Proudest Moments
When people felt more stressed, they had greater difficulty summoning proud 'mastery' memories, and those memories felt less vivid; relaxation made recall easier and sharper. So the confidence trick of recalling past wins may work best before you are frazzled, not mid-panic.
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