TY -  JOUR
PY -  2009
SN -  1971-842X
T1 -  Alle radici della partecipazione politica: il ruolo di tratti, valori e convinzioni di efficacia
JO -  PSICOLOGIA DI COMUNITA’
DA -  7/15/2009 12:00:00 AM
DO -  10.3280/PSC2009-001003
UR -  http://www.francoangeli.it/Riviste/Scheda_rivista.aspx?idArticolo=36897
AU -  Caprara, Gian Vittorio
AU -  Vecchione, Michele
SP -  15
EP -  26
IS -  1
VL -  
LA -  IT
AB -  <em>To the roots of the political participation: the role of traits, values and effcacy’s beliefs</em> - What are the personal determinants of political success? What capacities are needed to actively contribute to the functioning of democracy? What motives, beliefs, habits may predispose toward effective participation of citizens and successful political activity of elected officials? In accordance with Social Cognitive Theory, the following paper presents the results of a research project that places personal self-efficacy beliefs at the basis of political commitment and participation. The same efficacy beliefs have been shown to play a key mediational role between personality traits, basic values, and political participation. In addition, the practical implications of these findings with respect to the selection of political personnel is highlighted. <br/><br/> Key words: politics, participation, self-efficacy, values, motives, mediation
PB -  FrancoAngeli
ER -