Trust, Cooperation, and Self-Efficacy. A Research with Sicilian Entrepreneurs

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Stefania Galletta
Orazio Licciardello
Alberto Rampullo
Manuela Mauceri
Daniela Damigella

Laburpena

Investigating the relationship between self-concept and potential territory was the aim of our research.  Particularly, we have provided if the self-concept, self-efficacy and metacognitive ability of Sicilian entrepreneurs correlate with trust in Sicily Region institution. Moreover, if there was a positive correlation between high levels in these constructs and trust in another Sicilian firms.  In the end, we provided if entrepreneurs, which have high levels in self-concept, self-efficacy and metacognitive ability, were good at seeing and understanding Sicily. Seeing the Sicily as potential territory to protective and to get reality. 

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Degree in Psychology

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Full Professor Of Social Psychology

Department of Edicationa Sciences

University of Catania

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Phd in Psychology

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Assistant Professor in Social Psychology

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