| Acknowledgements | 第4-5页 |
| Abstract | 第5-6页 |
| 摘要 | 第7-14页 |
| Chapter One Introduction | 第14-18页 |
| 1.1 Research Background | 第14-16页 |
| 1.2 Research Purpose and Significance | 第16-17页 |
| 1.3 Framework of the Thesis | 第17-18页 |
| Chapter Two Literature Review | 第18-34页 |
| 2.1 Social Cognitive Theory | 第18-19页 |
| 2.2 Self-efficacy Theory | 第19-25页 |
| 2.2.1 Definition of Self-efficacy | 第19-20页 |
| 2.2.2 Clarification of Some Concepts | 第20-21页 |
| 2.2.3 Mechanisms of Self-efficacy | 第21-23页 |
| 2.2.4 Sources of Obtaining Self-efficacy | 第23-25页 |
| 2.3 Previous Research on Self-efficacy at Home and Abroad | 第25-34页 |
| 2.3.1 Previous Study on Self-efficacy Abroad | 第25-30页 |
| 2.3.2 Previous Study on Self-efficacy at Home | 第30-33页 |
| 2.3.3 Previous Research on English Self-efficacy of Ethnic MinorityStudents | 第33-34页 |
| Chapter Three Research Methodology | 第34-39页 |
| 3.1 Research Questions | 第34页 |
| 3.2 Research Subjects | 第34-35页 |
| 3.3 Instruments | 第35-37页 |
| 3.4 Data Collection and Analysis | 第37-39页 |
| Chapter Four Research Results | 第39-51页 |
| 4.1 Quantitative Results | 第39-47页 |
| 4.1.1 The Current Status of English Self-efficacy | 第39-41页 |
| 4.1.2 The Difference of Personal Variables in English Self-efficacy | 第41-45页 |
| 4.1.3 The Correlation between English Self-efficacy and English AcademicPerformance | 第45-47页 |
| 4.2 Qualitative Results | 第47-51页 |
| Chapter Five Discussions | 第51-60页 |
| 5.1 Analysis on Quantitative Results | 第51-56页 |
| 5.1.1 Analysis on the Current Status of English Self-efficacy | 第51-53页 |
| 5.1.2 Analysis on the Difference of Personal Variables in EnglishSelf-efficacy | 第53-56页 |
| 5.1.3 Analysis on the Correlation between English Self-efficacy andEnglish Academic Performance | 第56页 |
| 5.2 Analysis on Qualitative Results | 第56-60页 |
| Chapter Six Conclusion | 第60-67页 |
| 6.1 Major Findings | 第60-61页 |
| 6.2 Pedagogical Implications | 第61-65页 |
| 6.2.1 Helping Students Set Proper Goals | 第61-62页 |
| 6.2.2 Helping Students Attribute Success and Failure Properly | 第62-63页 |
| 6.2.3 Creating a Relaxing Learning Atmosphere | 第63-64页 |
| 6.2.4 Providing Students with More Appropriate and Positive Feedback | 第64页 |
| 6.2.5 Establishing a Multi-appraisal System | 第64-65页 |
| 6.3 Limitations of the Study and Suggestions for Further Research | 第65-67页 |
| References | 第67-74页 |
| Appendix I English Self-efficacy Scale | 第74-76页 |
| Appendix II Interview Questions | 第76-77页 |
| Published Papers during My Postgraduate Study | 第77页 |
