This article presents Albert Bandura's Social Cognitive Theory, emphasizing the concept of human agency. Bandura argues that humans are not passive recipients of environmental influences but active agents capable of influencing their own lives and the world around them. The theory highlights three modes of agency: direct personal agency, proxy agency, and collective agency. Direct personal agency involves intentional actions and self-regulation, while proxy agency relies on others to act on one's behalf. Collective agency involves socially coordinated efforts to achieve common goals. Bandura's theory emphasizes the importance of self-efficacy, the belief in one's ability to succeed in specific situations. This belief is crucial for motivation, goal setting, and self-regulation. The theory also addresses the role of social structures in shaping individual behavior, arguing that people are both producers and products of social systems. The theory challenges traditional dualisms between personal agency and social structure, self-centeredness and collectivism, and individualism and collectivism, proposing instead a more integrated view of human functioning. The article discusses the dynamic interplay between personal and social factors in shaping human behavior. It highlights the importance of self-reflectiveness, the ability to evaluate one's own thoughts and actions, and the role of self-regulation in maintaining personal and social well-being. Bandura also emphasizes the role of fortuity in life paths, noting that many important events are the result of chance encounters and circumstances. The article concludes by emphasizing the importance of self-regulation in various aspects of life, including education, work, and health. It argues that individuals must take responsibility for their own development and well-being, and that this involves cultivating personal resources, maintaining self-efficacy, and engaging in proactive behaviors. The theory also highlights the importance of collective agency in achieving social change and promoting the well-being of individuals and communities. Overall, Bandura's Social Cognitive Theory provides a comprehensive framework for understanding human agency and the complex interplay between personal and social factors in shaping human behavior.This article presents Albert Bandura's Social Cognitive Theory, emphasizing the concept of human agency. Bandura argues that humans are not passive recipients of environmental influences but active agents capable of influencing their own lives and the world around them. The theory highlights three modes of agency: direct personal agency, proxy agency, and collective agency. Direct personal agency involves intentional actions and self-regulation, while proxy agency relies on others to act on one's behalf. Collective agency involves socially coordinated efforts to achieve common goals. Bandura's theory emphasizes the importance of self-efficacy, the belief in one's ability to succeed in specific situations. This belief is crucial for motivation, goal setting, and self-regulation. The theory also addresses the role of social structures in shaping individual behavior, arguing that people are both producers and products of social systems. The theory challenges traditional dualisms between personal agency and social structure, self-centeredness and collectivism, and individualism and collectivism, proposing instead a more integrated view of human functioning. The article discusses the dynamic interplay between personal and social factors in shaping human behavior. It highlights the importance of self-reflectiveness, the ability to evaluate one's own thoughts and actions, and the role of self-regulation in maintaining personal and social well-being. Bandura also emphasizes the role of fortuity in life paths, noting that many important events are the result of chance encounters and circumstances. The article concludes by emphasizing the importance of self-regulation in various aspects of life, including education, work, and health. It argues that individuals must take responsibility for their own development and well-being, and that this involves cultivating personal resources, maintaining self-efficacy, and engaging in proactive behaviors. The theory also highlights the importance of collective agency in achieving social change and promoting the well-being of individuals and communities. Overall, Bandura's Social Cognitive Theory provides a comprehensive framework for understanding human agency and the complex interplay between personal and social factors in shaping human behavior.