// Glossary
Self-Efficacy
6 topics
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The Meaning of Preparing Tools Without Ever Using Them
The sense of confidence and control over crises brought by the feeling 'I am prepared.' It functions independently of whether the tools are used.
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How Does Life Change as You Become Able to Make More Things?
The belief or confidence that 'I can do it.' As the number of things one can make increases, the sense of 'I can do it too' strengthens, raising motivation for challenges and resilience.
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Does Accumulating Something Bring Peace of Mind?
The belief that one can control situations and produce desired outcomes. Strengthened through accumulation, yet excessive levels may paradoxically foster dependency.
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What Was Your Entry Point into DIY?
The belief that 'I can do it.' By accumulating small success experiences at the DIY entry point, this sense grows and challenges expand.
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The Desire to Create Something from Nothing
The belief that 'I can do it.' The experience of creating something from nothing strongly fosters this belief.
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Where Does the Belief "This Is Impossible for Me" Come From?
The strength of the belief 'I can do it.' According to Bandura's theory, it is formed from past success experiences, observation of others' success, encouragement, and physical/emotional state. In DIY, small success experiences raise it.