How to build strong self-efficacy? Durability and impact on physical performance from a persuasion approach

Specifically, these effects on the strength of SE beliefs were examined through the most recently proposed high-elaboration process (i.e., self-validation).

In both studies, the SE thought was manipulated (i.e., high vs. low), and the perceived validity of thought was measured (as a continuous predictor). Next, participants completed a SE beliefs measure. Moreover, in Study 1, participants were asked to come to a second session (exactly, seven days later), and SE beliefs were again measured.