Study of Self-Efficiency Feeling as Performance Estimators

ABSTRACT:Present research investigates self-efficiency feeling behavior as performance estimators.The research employs descriptive-correlation method. The statistical population includes all the130 male karate athletes who participated in the qualification matches for the adult national karate team of Iran. In this research, the sample is considered to be equal to the population comprising 130 athletes from which 120 questionnaires were received. Finally, to test the research’s hypotheses, Pearson Correlation and Univariate Regression Analysis were employed. Results indicated the correlation between Self-Efficiencyfeeling and performance (r = 0.953). self-efficiencyfeeling is defined as individual’s belief in oneself, his successful performance in the tasks assigned to him and in his behavior. This feeling helps correct identification and choice of tasks in athletes.The results indicated the variables self-efficiency was able to affect performance level in the participants and this effect was predictable. The high degree of self-efficiencyin people leads to their success in tasks accomplishment . In a research on footballers. Results of other researchers have indicated that the higher the self-efficiencyis, the better the performance will be and vice versa.