Albion, Majella J. and Fernie, Karen M. and Burton, Lorelle J. (2005) Individual differences in age and self-efficacy in the unemployed. Australian Journal of Psychology, 57 (1). pp. 11-19. ISSN 0004-9530
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Abstract
This study investigated the role of age in influencing the relationships among general self-efficacy, proactive attitude, and proactive coping in unemployed people. The sample consisted of 55 male and 49 female unemployed Australians participating in Job Search Training courses. They completed the General Self-Efficacy (GSE) Scale, the Proactive Attitude (PA) Scale, and the Proactive Coping (PC) Scale. The GSE, PA, and PC scores were found to be correlated, and a moderating effect for age was found on the relationship between PA and GSE. Regression analysis indicated that the moderation process could be explained by a mediating effect of PC. The results are discussed in terms of social learning theory and implications are drawn regarding customisation of training programs for the unemployed.
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