Abstract:

Purpose: The purpose of this study was examined the role of mentoring in creating the self-efficacy perception of psychologists. Method: The quantitative data were obtained by using the socio-demographic information form and the General Self-Efficacy Scale from 108 participants, the opinions of 22 participants were consulted for the qualitative data. SPSS 25.0 program was used and the independent t-test and ANOVA test was used for statistical analysis Findings: The findings showed that gender did not make a statistically significant difference in the formation of self-efficacy perception, and there was a significant difference between age and professional seniority. Participants stated that practical training is important for psychologists to gain self-efficacy in the field of profession. They also added psychologists who started their careers lack professional experience, they see themselves as inadequate in their fields of practice, and they seek mentor help regarding the tools and methods to be used. Positive opinion was expressed about mentor to gain personal and professional experience. Implications: To sum, it is thought that providing mentoring help to psychologists who has low self-efficacy perceptions may be beneficial in gaining professional experience and creating a sense of self-efficacy. Originality: In our country, there is no study in the literature examining the role of mentoring in the formation of the self-efficacy perception of psychologists. This study, which deals with the importance of the self-efficacy perception of psychologists in terms of their professional development with a mixed research model, is an original research that adds new findings to the literature.

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