Regional gray matter volume in the posterior precuneus is associated with general self-efficacy

Sugiura, A., Aoki, R., Murayama, K., Yomogida, Y., Haji, T., Saito, A., Hasegawa, T. and Matsumoto, K. (2016) Regional gray matter volume in the posterior precuneus is associated with general self-efficacy. Neuroreport, 27 (18). pp. 1350-1353. ISSN 1473-558X doi: 10.1097/WNR.0000000000000702

Abstract/Summary

Motivation in doing a task is influenced not only by the expected outcome of the task, but also by the belief that one has in successfully executing the task. Over time, individuals accumulate experiences that contribute to a general belief in one’s overall ability to successfully perform tasks, which is called general self-efficacy (GSE). We investigated the relationship between regional gray matter volume and individual differences in GSE. Brain anatomy was analyzed using magnetic resonance images obtained from 64 healthy right-handed participants who had completed Sherer’s GSE scale. After controlling for other factors related to motivation, age, sex, and total gray matter volume of each subject, results showed that regional gray matter volume in the posterior part of the precuneus significantly and positively correlated with GSE score. These results suggest that one’s accumulated experiences of success and failure, which contribute to GSE, also influence the anatomical characteristics of the precuneus.

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Identification Number/DOI	10.1097/WNR.0000000000000702
Refereed	Yes
Divisions	Life Sciences > School of Psychology and Clinical Language Sciences > Department of Psychology Life Sciences > School of Psychology and Clinical Language Sciences > Neuroscience Life Sciences > School of Psychology and Clinical Language Sciences > Social
Publisher	Lippincott Williams & Wilkins
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