Predicting Long-term Adherence to Aerobic Exercise: A Comparison of Two Models

1991 ◽  
Vol 13 (4) ◽  
pp. 394-410 ◽  
Author(s):  
Anne W. Garcia ◽  
Abby C. King
Keyword(s):  
Social Cognitive Theory ◽  
Self Efficacy ◽  
Perceived Exertion ◽  
Social Cognitive ◽  
Cognitive Theory ◽  
Exercise Adherence ◽  
Exercise Bout ◽  
Community Based ◽  
Predictors Of Adherence

To enhance our understanding of exercise adherence, predictors of adherence based on social-cognitive theory were compared with those derived from a trait approach. A community-based sample of older, sedentary men and women was administered the Self-Motivation Inventory and a self-efficacy questionnaire. Subjects were randomly assigned to one of three exercise regimens or to an assessment-only control condition for the following year. The subjects in the exercise conditions recorded each bout of exercise and rated the experience in terms of perceived exertion, enjoyment, and convenience (PEEC) on monthly logs. Based on social-cognitive theory, it was postulated that self-efficacy and certain aspects of the exercise bout itself, such as PEEC, would influence exercise adherence more than the general trait of self-motivation. Self-efficacy was significantly associated with exercise adherence at both 6 months and 1 year (rs = .42 and .44, respectively); self-motivation was not. Contrary to expectations, the PEEC components measured during the first 6 months did not make a significant contribution to the variance in adherence during the second 6 months.

scholarly journals Effectiveness of Community-based Substance Use Prevention Program Among Adolescents - Using Social Cognitive Theory

2021 ◽  
Author(s):  
Zohreh Fathian-Dastgerdi ◽  
Ahmad-Ali Eslami ◽  
Fazlolah Ghofranipour ◽  
Firoozeh Mostafavi
Keyword(s):  
Substance Use ◽  
Social Cognitive Theory ◽  
Self Efficacy ◽  
Social Cognitive ◽  
Cognitive Theory ◽  
Pearson Correlation ◽  
Intervention Group ◽  
Educational Interventions ◽  
Community Based ◽  
Intervention Protocol

Abstract BackgroundThis study aims to assess a tailored community-based intervention protocol for preventing substance use in Iranian adolescents based on social cognitive theory. MethodsAn ecological approach, Mobilizing for Action through Planning and Partnership(MAPP), was used to develop an intervention for preventing substance use among 180 adolescences (14-18 years old) participating in the study in Iran, through six main steps. Outcomes were analyzed 6, 18, and 24 months later by the SPSS.23. RM-ANOVA, ANCOVA, and Pearson correlation tests were used for data analysis.ResultsAlmost more than 40% of the adolescents from Qhahjavarestan county participated in this study in 4 stages measurement. Substance use behavior explainers, including positive outcome expectancies (p<0.001, F=25), negative outcomes expectancies (p<0.001, F=31.2), and self-efficacy (p<0.001, F=12.3), were significantly promoted in the intervention group at three stages (6, 18, and 24 months after intervention). The program demonstrated insignificant reductions in cigarette, alcohol, and drug use at the initial users, but the incidence of new cases of cigarette using (p<0.001, F=9.93) and alcohol drinking (p<0.07, F=2.9) in the intervention group was reduced at 6 and 18 months after the intervention.ConclusionOur results support the effectiveness of a community-based educational program based on social cognitive theory to reduce the incidence of new cases of drug users among adolescents. More effective educational interventions with a greater focus on self-efficacy and social support may be warranted.

Social Cognitive Theory and Motivation

2019 ◽  
pp. 9-26 ◽  
Author(s):  
Dale H. Schunk ◽  
Ellen L. Usher
Keyword(s):  
Social Cognitive Theory ◽  
Self Efficacy ◽  
Goal Attainment ◽  
Social Cognitive ◽  
Cognitive Theory ◽  
Outcome Expectations ◽  
Social Comparisons ◽  
Future Research ◽  
Regulatory Processes ◽  
Social Environmental

Social cognitive theory is a theory of human behavior that emphasizes learning from the social environment. This chapter focuses on Bandura’s social cognitive theory, which postulates reciprocal interactions among personal, behavioral, and social/environmental factors. Persons use various vicarious, symbolic, and self-regulatory processes as they strive to develop a sense of agency in their lives. Key motivational processes are goals and self-evaluations of progress, outcome expectations, values, social comparisons, and self-efficacy. People set goals and evaluate their goal progress. The perception of progress sustains self-efficacy and motivation. Individuals act in accordance with their values and strive for outcomes they desire. Social comparisons with others provide further information on their learning and goal attainment. Self-efficacy is a critical influence on motivation and affects task choices, effort, persistence, and achievement. Recommendations are made for future research.

Social Cognitive Theory and Motivation

2012 ◽  
pp. 12-27 ◽  
Author(s):  
Dale H. Schunk ◽  
Ellen L. Usher
Keyword(s):  
Social Cognitive Theory ◽  
Psychological Functioning ◽  
Self Efficacy ◽  
Goal Attainment ◽  
Social Cognitive ◽  
Cognitive Theory ◽  
Outcome Expectations ◽  
Social Comparisons ◽  
Future Research ◽  
Regulatory Processes

Social cognitive theory is a theory of psychological functioning that emphasizes learning from the social environment. This chapter focuses on Bandura's social cognitive theory, which postulates reciprocal interactions among personal, behavioral, and social/environmental factors. Persons use various vicarious, symbolic, and self-regulatory processes as they strive to develop a sense of agency in their lives. Key motivational processes are goals and self-evaluations of progress, outcome expectations, values, social comparisons, and self-efficacy. People set goals and evaluate their goal progress. The perception of progress sustains self-efficacy and motivation. Individuals act in accordance with their values and strive for outcomes they desire. Social comparisons with others provide further information on their learning and goal attainment. Self-efficacy is an especially critical influence on motivation and affects task choices, effort, persistence, and achievement. Suggestions are given for future research directions.

scholarly journals Training and Performance Self-Efficacy, Affect, and Performance in Wheelchair Road Racers

2002 ◽  
Vol 16 (4) ◽  
pp. 384-395 ◽  
Author(s):  
Jeffrey J. Martin
Keyword(s):  
Social Cognitive Theory ◽  
Self Efficacy ◽  
Social Cognitive ◽  
Cognitive Theory ◽  
Significant Relationships ◽  
Efficacy Outcome ◽  
Athletes With Disabilities ◽  
And Performance ◽  
Additional Support ◽  
Regulatory Training

In the current study, social cognitive theory was examined with athletes with disabilities. More specifically, hierarchical and self-regulatory performance self-efficacy, self-regulatory training self-efficacy, outcome confidence, and affect were examined with wheelchair road racers (N = 51). In accordance with social cognitive theory, moderate to strong significant relationships among 3 types of self-efficacy and outcome confidence were found (rs = .41 - .78). All forms of self-efficacy and positive affect (rs = .39 - .56) were also related providing additional support to social cognitive theory and the important relationships among training and performance related efficacy and affect in sport.

Testing the Self-Efficacy—Performance Linkage of Social—Cognitive Theory

1997 ◽  
Vol 137 (1) ◽  
pp. 79-87 ◽  
Author(s):  
Allison W. Harrison ◽  
R. Kelly Rainer ◽  
Wayne A. Hochwarter ◽  
Kenneth R. Thompson
Keyword(s):  
Social Cognitive Theory ◽  
Self Efficacy ◽  
Social Cognitive ◽  
Cognitive Theory ◽  
The Self
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