**3.3 General self-efficacy**

A term introduced by Bandura that captures the way one feels, thinks and acts associated with thoughts or as a set of beliefs in one's own abilities to organize and execute actions required to produce achievements or results [24].

In a study on self-efficacy and self-esteem in the Chilean population, the lack of activity was a determining factor in low self-efficacy in young people between 18 and 25 years of age, between 26 and 64 years of age maintained optimal levels of activity and mastery over the performance of roles when they were working, and from 65 years of age onwards after leaving work, it led to greater vulnerability to negative feelings, low social competence and a decrease in personal well-being [19, 25].

Buendia indicated that those older people who unilaterally and voluntarily reduce their social activity by accepting less intense roles and focusing on their inner self, deprive them of a multitude of emotional, physical and financial supports important for their continued personal development [26].

Perceived self-efficacy allows the user to obtain the skills necessary to conclude the desired results with respect to the activity. However, those with higher motivation may choose to undertake activities that are more difficult than those with low motivation, requiring more effort and requiring a sustained commitment.
