Dynamic calibration of self-efficacy to cognitive load: the longitudinal mediation effect of state anxiety.

IF 2.7 3区心理学 Q1 PSYCHOLOGY, MULTIDISCIPLINARY

BMC Psychology Pub Date : 2024-12-18 DOI:10.1186/s40359-024-02254-y

Xiaolong Li, Mu Xia

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Abstract

Background: Previous research has shown that higher self-efficacy predicts lower cognitive load. Nevertheless, there is limited research exploring the dynamic calibration phenomenon of cognitive resources by self-efficacy during task execution through experimental methods.

Methods: This study elucidates the relationships and longitudinal mediating effects among self-efficacy, state anxiety, and cognitive load through two studies that employed convenience sampling. Study 1, which aims to provide a comprehensive theoretical understanding of the research question, is an interview study that examines the prevalence of fluctuations in self-efficacy among 22 university students through an in-depth interview. On the other hand, study 2 reveals further causal relationships through experimental methods. It adopts a 3 (repeated measures: first time, second time, third time) × 2 (conditions: feedback group, non-feedback group) mixed design by 86 participants, utilizing a false feedback paradigm to manipulate participants' self-efficacy, with the task of the experiment being emotion recognition.

Results: The results demonstrate that, compared to the non-feedback group, false feedback can successfully manipulate the self-efficacy of the participants, and the data from the feedback group further reveals the multilevel mediating role of state anxiety in the process of self-efficacy influencing cognitive load.

Conclusion: In general, the findings from two studies suggest that the enhancement of college students' self-efficacy during task execution can reduce their state anxiety, which in turn can further alleviate cognitive load.

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BMC Psychology Psychology-Psychology (all)

CiteScore

3.90

自引率

2.80%

发文量

265

审稿时长

24 weeks

期刊介绍： BMC Psychology is an open access, peer-reviewed journal that considers manuscripts on all aspects of psychology, human behavior and the mind, including developmental, clinical, cognitive, experimental, health and social psychology, as well as personality and individual differences. The journal welcomes quantitative and qualitative research methods, including animal studies.