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| Original language | English |
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| Pages (from-to) | 1-20 |
| Journal | PLoS One |
| Volume | 10 |
| Issue number | 4 |
| DOIs | |
| Publication status | Published - 2015 |
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Preempting performance challenges: The effects of inoculation messaging on attacks to task self-efficacy. / Jackson, Ben; Compton, J.; Whiddett, Ryan; Anthony, David; Dimmock, James.
In: PLoS One, Vol. 10, No. 4, 2015, p. 1-20.Research output: Contribution to journal › Article
TY - JOUR
T1 - Preempting performance challenges: The effects of inoculation messaging on attacks to task self-efficacy
AU - Jackson, Ben
AU - Compton, J.
AU - Whiddett, Ryan
AU - Anthony, David
AU - Dimmock, James
PY - 2015
Y1 - 2015
N2 - © 2015 Jackson et al. Although inoculation messages have been shown to be effective for inducing resistance to counter-attitudinal attacks, researchers have devoted relatively little attention toward studying the way in which inoculation theory principles might support challenges to psychological phenomena other than attitudes (e.g., self-efficacy). Prior to completing a physical (i.e., balance) task, undergraduates (N = 127, Mage = 19.20, SD = 2.16) were randomly assigned to receive either a control or inoculation message, and reported their confidence in their ability regarding the upcoming task. During the task, a confederate provided standardized negative feedback to all participants regarding their performance, and following the completion of the task, participants again reported their self-efficacy along with measures assessing intask processes. Findings supported the viability of efficacy inoculation; controlling for pre-task self-efficacy, task performance, and relevant psycho-social variables (e.g., resilience, self-confidence robustness), participants in the inoculation condition reported greater confidence in their ability (i.e., task self-efficacy) than those in the control condition at post-task. Relative to those in the inoculation condition, participants in the control condition also experienced greater concentration disruption and self-presentation concerns during the task.
AB - © 2015 Jackson et al. Although inoculation messages have been shown to be effective for inducing resistance to counter-attitudinal attacks, researchers have devoted relatively little attention toward studying the way in which inoculation theory principles might support challenges to psychological phenomena other than attitudes (e.g., self-efficacy). Prior to completing a physical (i.e., balance) task, undergraduates (N = 127, Mage = 19.20, SD = 2.16) were randomly assigned to receive either a control or inoculation message, and reported their confidence in their ability regarding the upcoming task. During the task, a confederate provided standardized negative feedback to all participants regarding their performance, and following the completion of the task, participants again reported their self-efficacy along with measures assessing intask processes. Findings supported the viability of efficacy inoculation; controlling for pre-task self-efficacy, task performance, and relevant psycho-social variables (e.g., resilience, self-confidence robustness), participants in the inoculation condition reported greater confidence in their ability (i.e., task self-efficacy) than those in the control condition at post-task. Relative to those in the inoculation condition, participants in the control condition also experienced greater concentration disruption and self-presentation concerns during the task.
U2 - 10.1371/journal.pone.0124886
DO - 10.1371/journal.pone.0124886
M3 - Article
VL - 10
SP - 1
EP - 20
JO - P L o S One
JF - P L o S One
SN - 1932-6203
IS - 4
ER -