'Albert Bandura is justifiably viewed as the originator of self-efficacy, a construct that now rightfully involves numerous investigators who operate in different areas … Self-Efficacy in Changing Societies is a winner.' Norman Garmezy, Emeritus Professor of Psychology, University of Minnesota

• 1. Exercise of personal and collective efficacy in changing societies Albert Bandura; 2. Life trajectories in changing societies Glen Elder; 3. Developmental analysis of control beliefs August Flammer; 4. Impact of family processes on self-efficacy Klaus A. Schneewind; 5. Cross-cultural perspectives on self-efficacy beliefs Gabriele Oettingen; 6. Self-efficacy in educational development Barry Zimmerman; 7. Self-efficacy in career choice and development Gail Hackett; 8. Self efficacy and health Ralf Schwarzer and Reinhard Fuchs; 9. Self-efficacy and alcohol and drug abuse Alan Marlatt, John S. Baer and Lori A. Quigley.