The development of self-efficacy during aviation training

Given that self-efficacy has been shown to be positively related to trainin g outcomes, a better understanding of factors that affect self-efficacy in complex training contexts is needed. This study examined the development of self-efficacy in a flight-training programme. Results indicate that traini ng performance and self-esteem predicted self-efficacy for post-training Ri ght performance. Furthermore, Frier Right experience moderated the relation ships between training performance and self-efficacy, and between self-este em and self-efficacy. Implications regarding the development of self-effica cy and the design of training programmes are discussed. Copyright (C) 2000 John Wiley & Sons, Ltd.