Self Confidence

Self confidence is “the belief in one’s self and in his or her powers and abilities.” (Merriam–Webster Online, 2008) What is self confidence?

 Belief in positive achievements  Persistence  Self-awareness Attributes

“When we listen to the answers of a mechanic, physician, or other expert and feel that they are not confident, we also tend to fear they do not know what they are talking about.” (Kröner & Biermann, 2007, p. 589) Why is self confidence important?

 Knowledge  Support  Experience  Gearing up  Success Antecedents

 Intrinsic Return: Establishment of Autonomy  Extrinsic Return: Positive Outcomes for Others Consequences

 Differentiate between a lack of self-confidence, lack of knowledge or is the student simply shy & timid  Does the student fail to engage in clinical experiences or classroom dialogue?  Does the student allow others to step forward while he or she remains in the background? Recognizing lack a of self confidence

 Link new challenges to recent successes  Timely positive feedback  Orchestrate successful events early on  Guide student through learning experience versus measuring what they do not know  Asking encouraging questions (avoid the why ?’s)  Answer questions with “yes, and…” versus “no, but…” (Karen M. Lundberg, MS, RN, 2008, Nurse Educator) Confidence Building Strategies

 Simulation experiences  Role play  Peer modeling  Story telling  Skills reviews  Journaling Other Confidence Building Strategies

“Confidence in one's abilities generally enhances motivation, making it a valuable asset for individuals with imperfect willpower. This demand for self-serving beliefs (which can also arise from hedonic or signaling motives) must be weighed against the risks of overconfidence.” (Benabou & Tirole, 2002, The Quarterly Journal of Economics, p. 871) Self Confidence