Influence of COVID-19 Lockdown on Self-Efficacy in Endodontics among Dental Students

Self-efficacy increased as students progressed in their studies. The self-efficacy of students who were not affected by the lockdown tended to increase; however, in the final year of study, the level of self-efficacy was similar for students affected and not affected by the lockdown. The social persuasion component could explain the alignment in self-efficacy levels. It means that individuals who receive verbal encouragement affirming their abilities to succeed in specific tasks are more likely to exert increased efforts and maintain persistence.