Explain the dynamics of how self esteem affects self efficacy. Provide an example of an internal or external force that impacts your self-efficacy. Respond to at least two of your peers for this posting and provide recommendations to extend their thinking.

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Explain the dynamics of how self-esteem affects self-efficacy.

Self-esteem is how a person feels about themselves which can be reflected in either a negative or positive way. Self-efficacy is more about how a person feels in relation to their talents in one area or another. It is possible for one to have a negative self-reflection or esteem which then creates obstacles for them to achieve success in a particular area, resulting in a negative self-efficacy. The same can be said in reverse. A person with a high opinion of themselves, may not be the most talented in an area, but they hold themselves in such a high regard, that their belief in their abilities is also impacted in a positive way.

Provide an example of an internal or external force that impacts your self-efficacy.

I am admittedly not very gifted in athletics and am probably the least coordinated person you will ever meet. Understanding this about myself is admitting that I have a negative or low self-efficacy in my ability to compete athletically. However, if it were something I was passionate about improving in my life, I could practice hard and overcome this obstacle. This does not impact my overall self-esteem in any way. I just know my limitations and challenges and try to avoid them at all costs.

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The Dynamics of How Self-esteem Affects Self-efficacy

For self-efficacy to be held by an individual, the way in which an employee values their worth is key. Self-esteem a part of core job dimensions, “the job characteristics model posits that the five core job dimensions will be more important to and valued by individuals who have the high growth need strength personality characteristic” (Baack, 2017, 5.2 para 22). If the employee see’s their purpose within the company or department, they may be more likely to achieve a higher success as opposed to those who do not. Thinking low of oneself or having low self-esteem will not aid the employee in their growth or how they may apply their skills to the organization.

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