| 摘要 | 第4-6页 |
| Abstract | 第6-7页 |
| Chapter One Introduction | 第10-13页 |
| 1.1 The Background of the Research | 第10-11页 |
| 1.2 Purpose and Significance of the Research | 第11-12页 |
| 1.3 Overall Structure of the Dissertation | 第12-13页 |
| Chapter Two Literature Review | 第13-25页 |
| 2.1 The Theory of Self-efficacy | 第13-19页 |
| 2.1.1 Definition of Self-efficacy | 第14-15页 |
| 2.1.2 Roles of Self-efficacy | 第15-17页 |
| 2.1.3 Sources of Self-efficacy | 第17-19页 |
| 2.2 Previous Studies on Self-efficacy in Academic Settings | 第19-25页 |
| 2.2.1 Researches on Self-efficacy abroad | 第19-21页 |
| 2.2.2 Studies on English Self-efficacy in China | 第21-25页 |
| Chapter Three Methodology | 第25-30页 |
| 3.1 Research Questions | 第25页 |
| 3.2 Subjects | 第25-26页 |
| 3.3 Questionnaire | 第26-28页 |
| 3.3.1 Personal Information | 第26-27页 |
| 3.3.2 English Self-efficacy Scale | 第27页 |
| 3.3.3 Sources of English Self-efficacy Questionnaire | 第27-28页 |
| 3.4 Focus Group | 第28页 |
| 3.5 Data Collections and Analysis | 第28-30页 |
| Chapter Four Findings and Discussion | 第30-49页 |
| 4.1 Comparison of English Self-efficacy of Students in Different Grades | 第30页 |
| 4.2 The Current English Self-efficacy of the Eighth Graders | 第30-37页 |
| 4.2.1 Overall English Self-efficacy of Eighth Graders | 第31-34页 |
| 4.2.2 The Sense of Competence to Accomplish Tasks | 第34-35页 |
| 4.2.3 The Sense of Confidence to Achieve Goals | 第35页 |
| 4.2.4. The Sense of Competence to Face Setbacks | 第35-36页 |
| 4.2.5 The Sense of Confidence to Overcome Difficulties | 第36-37页 |
| 4.3 Gender Difference of Eighth Graders’ English Self-efficacy | 第37-38页 |
| 4.4 Difference of Eighth Graders’ English Self-efficacy Based on Time Spent afterSchool | 第38-40页 |
| 4.5 Eighth Graders’ English Self-efficacy Based on Academic Performances | 第40-42页 |
| 4.6 The Sources of English Self-efficacy for Eighth Graders | 第42-46页 |
| 4.6.1 The Sources to Enhance the Eighth Graders’ English Self-efficacy | 第43-45页 |
| 4.6.2 The Sources to Undermine Eighth Graders’ English Self-efficacy | 第45-46页 |
| 4.7 Summary | 第46-49页 |
| Conclusion | 第49-52页 |
| Bibliography | 第52-57页 |
| Appendix Ⅰ | 第57-61页 |
| Appendix Ⅱ | 第61-62页 |
| Acknowledgements | 第62页 |
