At-Risk Boys’ Social Self-Efficacy and Physical Activity Self-Efficacy in a Summer Sports Camp

This study examined at-risk boys’ social self-efficacy and physical activity self-efficacy within Bandura’s self-efficacy framework. A total of 97 boys, aged between 10 and 13 years, attending a summer sports camp completed questionnaires assessing their social self-efficacy, physical activity self-efficacy, prosocial behaviors, and effort. Results indicated that social self-efficacy and physical activity self-efficacy were clearly distinguishable. However, the two constructs had a strong positive correlation. Both social self-efficacy and physical activity self-efficacy predicted prosocial behaviors significantly, with social self-efficacy having a stronger predictive power. Physical activity self-efficacy was a better predictor of effort than social self-efficacy. This study provides initial empirical evidence supporting Bandura’s conceptualization of the domain-specific features and predictive power of self-efficacy in a summer sports camp setting, and thus enables a better understanding of the nature and effects of self-efficacy.

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DISPOSITIONAL TRAITS AS PREDICTORS OF SELF-EFFICACY

10.36315/2021pad04 ◽

2020 ◽

pp. 32-44

Author(s):

Elena Lisá ◽

Keyword(s):

Personality Traits ◽

Achievement Motivation ◽

Self Efficacy ◽

Predictive Power ◽

Career Decision ◽

Self Control ◽

Personality Theory ◽

Domain Specific ◽

Specific Career ◽

General Self Efficacy

Introduction: We started from Bandura's theory of self-efficacy, the onion model of achievement motivation according to Schuler & Prochaska, and the 5-factor personality theory by Costa & McCrae. The study aimed to analyze the predictive power of achievement motivation and personality traits on general self-efficacyand domain-specific career decision self-efficacy. We expected the more significant relationship of stable personality characteristics with general self-efficacy than with specific-domain career decision self-efficacy. Methods: 690adult participants (university students and working adults) completed a career decision self-efficacy questionnaire,and 268of them a general self-efficacy scale. All participants also fulfilled an achievement motivation questionnaire and afive-factor personality theory questionnaire. Results: All five personality traits, combined with four dimensions of achievement motivation (dominance, confidence in success, self-control, and competitiveness) explain 61% of general self-efficacy variability. Extraversion, agreeableness, andconscientiousness with six achievement motivation dimensions (dominance, engagement, confidence in success, fearlessness, competitiveness, and goal setting) explain 42.5% of career decision self-efficacy variability. Discussion: Stable traits and achievement motivation dimensions had more significant predictive power on general self-efficacy than on domain-specific career decision self-efficacy. For further research, there is a suggestion about a theoretically and empirically integrated model of dispositional and social-cognitive approaches.

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Weight-Related Teasing of Adolescents Who Are Primarily Obese: Roles of Sociocultural Attitudes Towards Appearance and Physical Activity Self-Efficacy

International Journal of Environmental Research and Public Health ◽

10.3390/ijerph16091540 ◽

2019 ◽

Vol 16 (9) ◽

pp. 1540 ◽

Cited By ~ 6

Author(s):

Carolyn E. Ievers-Landis ◽

Carly Dykstra ◽

Naveen Uli ◽

Mary Ann O’Riordan

Keyword(s):

Public Health ◽

Physical Activity ◽

At Risk ◽

Body Image ◽

Weight Management ◽

Self Efficacy ◽

Targeted Interventions ◽

Sociocultural Attitudes ◽

Management Interventions ◽

Z Scores

Adolescents who are obese are at risk for being teased about their appearance with the concomitant negative psychological sequelae. Identifying modifiable variables associated with teasing could inform pediatric weight-management interventions. Characterizing society’s role in the victimization of these at-risk individuals could guide anti-bullying programs for schools and broader public health efforts. This study aims to examine novel societal and cognitive factors associated with weight-related teasing frequency. Participants were adolescents (N = 334) being evaluated for a hospital-affiliated weight-management program. The outcome was perceived weight-related teasing frequency. Predictors were sociocultural awareness and internalization of appearance-related attitudes, physical activity self-efficacy, and psychological functioning. Multivariate regressions controlled for demographics and body mass index (BMI) z-scores with separate regressions testing interactions of BMI z-scores with all predictors. In adjusted analyses, higher physical activity self-efficacy and fewer depressive symptoms related to lower teasing frequency. Interactions indicated that less awareness/internalization of sociocultural attitudes towards appearance, more positive body image, and higher self-esteem related to lower teasing frequency regardless of BMI. Targeted interventions and public health campaigns should be developed and tested for adolescents that improve body image with promotion of diverse views about attractiveness, bolster confidence in overcoming physical activity barriers, and identify and treat mood symptoms.

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Understanding fintech continuance: perspectives from self-efficacy and ECT-IS theories

Industrial Management & Data Systems ◽

10.1108/imds-02-2020-0069 ◽

2020 ◽

Vol 120 (9) ◽

pp. 1659-1689 ◽

Cited By ~ 10

Author(s):

Wen-Lung Shiau ◽

Ye Yuan ◽

Xiaodie Pu ◽

Soumya Ray ◽

Charlie C. Chen

Keyword(s):

Self Efficacy ◽

Structural Equation ◽

Predictive Power ◽

Partial Least Square ◽

Perceived Usefulness ◽

Least Square ◽

Equation Modeling ◽

Content Type ◽

Domain Specific ◽

The Relationship

PurposeThe purpose of this study is to clarify theory and identify factors that could explain the level of fintech continuance intentions with an expectation confirmation model that integrates self-efficacy theory.Design/methodology/approachWith data collected from 753 fintech users, this study applies partial least square structural equation modeling to compare and select the research model with the most predictive power.FindingsThe results show that financial self-efficacy, technological self-efficacy and confirmation positively affect perceived usefulness. Among these factors, financial self-efficacy and technological self-efficacy have both direct and indirect effects through confirmation on perceived usefulness. Perceived usefulness and confirmation are positively related to satisfaction. Finally, perceived usefulness and satisfaction positively influence fintech continuance intentions.Originality/valueTo the best of our knowledge, this is one of the earliest studies that investigates the effect of domain-specific self-efficacy on fintech continuance intentions, which enriches the existing research on fintech and deepens our understanding of users' fintech continuance intentions. We distinguish between financial self-efficacy and technological self-efficacy and specify the relationship between self-efficacy and continuance intentions. Moreover, this study highlights the importance of assessing a model's predictive power using the PLSpredict technique and provides a reference for model selection.

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Social self‐efficacy associated with HbA1c through physical activity and diabetes quality of life: A serial mediation study

Pediatric Diabetes ◽

10.1111/pedi.13261 ◽

2021 ◽

Author(s):

Sarah E. Stromberg ◽

Dianna M. Boone ◽

Ashly Healy ◽

Marissa Feldman ◽

Ellen K. Grishman ◽

...

Keyword(s):

Quality Of Life ◽

Physical Activity ◽

Self Efficacy ◽

Social Self ◽

Serial Mediation

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Individual, Social, and Physical Environmental Correlates of Physical Activity Among Young Women at Risk of Depression

Journal of Physical Activity and Health ◽

10.1123/jpah.8.1.133 ◽

2011 ◽

Vol 8 (1) ◽

pp. 133-140 ◽

Cited By ~ 3

Author(s):

Denise Azar ◽

Kylie Ball ◽

Jo Salmon ◽

Verity Cleland

Keyword(s):

Physical Activity ◽

At Risk ◽

Young Women ◽

Self Efficacy ◽

General Health Questionnaire ◽

Environmental Correlates ◽

Number Of Factors ◽

The Individual ◽

Leisure Facilities ◽

Not At Risk

Background:A number of factors have been identified as important correlates of physical activity (PA) among young women. Young women at risk of depression have a greater likelihood of being physically inactive and it is unknown whether correlates differ for women at risk and not at risk of depression.Methods:A sample of 451 women aged 18 to 35 years self-reported leisure-time PA, enjoyment of and self-efficacy for walking and vigorous PA, barriers, social support, access to sporting/leisure facilities, and access to sporting equipment in the home. Depression risk was assessed using the General Health Questionnaire (cut point ≥5). Logistic regression analyses examined differences in PA correlates among women at risk and not at risk of depression.Results:Self-efficacy for vigorous PA was statistically different between groups in predicting odds for meeting PA recommendations but odds ratios were similar across groups. No other significant interactions between correlates and depressive symptoms were identified.Conclusions:The findings suggest few differences in the individual, social, and physical environmental correlates of PA among young women who are and are not at risk of depression. Further research is needed to confirm the existence of any PA correlates specific to this high-risk target group.

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Efectos de la actividad física en el autoconcepto y la autoeficacia en preadolescentes (Effects of physical activity on self-concept and self-efficacy in preadolescents)

Retos ◽

10.47197/retos.v0i29.36873 ◽

2015 ◽

pp. 61-65

Author(s):

Tilly Louise Kyle ◽

Antonio Hernández Mendo ◽

Rafael Enrique Reigal Garrido ◽

Verónica Morales Sánchez

Keyword(s):

Physical Activity ◽

Self Efficacy ◽

The Self ◽

Control Measures ◽

Self Concept ◽

Control Group ◽

Social Self ◽

Quasi Experimental ◽

Development Processes ◽

The City

El propósito del presente trabajo fue evaluar los efectos de la práctica física regular sobre el autoconcepto y la autoeficacia en un grupo de preadolescentes. Participaron en este trabajo 63 niños y niñas de la ciudad de Málaga (España), con edades entre los 10 y los 12 años (M = 10.54; DT = .56). Se empleó un diseño cuasi-experimental con un grupo control y otro experimental. Para evaluar el autoconcepto se implementó el Cuestionario Autoconcepto Forma 5 (AF5) y para analizar la autoeficacia se utilizó la Children’s Perceived Self-efficacy Scale. Además, como medidas de control se evaluó la condición física, el tiempo dedicado al estudio y el tiempo de descanso. Los resultados encontrados indicaron efectos significativos de la práctica regular de actividad física sobre en el autoconcepto físico y el autoconcepto académico. Asimismo, se obtuvieron indicios de significación en la autoeficacia académica y la autoeficacia social. Los datos encontrados sugieren que practicar actividad física en la adolescencia puede mejorar los procesos de desarrollo de los niños y niñas influyendo en este tipo de variables.Abstrac. The purpose of this study was to evaluate the effects of regular physical exercise on self-concept and self-efficacy in a group of preadolescents. The participants of this study were 63 children from the city of Málaga (Spain), aged 10 to 12 years (M = 10.54, SD = .56). A quasi-experimental design was used, including a control group and an experimental group. To assess self-concept, the Autoconcepto Forma 5 Questionnaire (AF5) was used and to analyze the self-efficacy the Self-Efficacy Scale for Children (EAN) was used. In addition, as control measures, physical fitness, studying and sleeping hours were assessed. The results indicated significant effects of regular physical activity on physical self-concept and academic self-concept. Also, evidence of significant effects was obtained in academic self-efficacy and social self-efficacy. This data suggests that practicing physical activity in preadolescence may improve development processes, having an effect on children in the variables investigated.

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