This study examined changes in levels of self efficacy and aspiration among participants in role model activities of the Hispanic Mother-Daughter Program. The results suggest caution about the use ofself-reportfeedbackfor evaluative purposes, and the manner in which role models are used as means for inspiring confidence in general, or affecting levels of self efficacy or aspirations in particular.
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