Relationships Between Self-Efficacy and Physical Activity Behavior Among Elders in an Assisted Living Environment

Background:Persons with multiple sclerosis (MS) are often physically inactive and sedentary. This observation has prompted the search for modifiable variables derived from established theories that act as correlates of physical activity. Such variables would presumably represent targets for interventions designed to promote change in physical activity behavior among persons with MS. The current study examined social cognitive variables as correlates of physical activity in persons with MS.Methods:Persons (N = 218) with relapsing-remitting MS completed a questionnaire battery that assessed physical activity behavior; self-efficacy for physical activity; physical, social, and self-evaluative outcome expectations for exercise, functional limitations as an impediment for physical activity, and exercise goal-setting. The battery was delivered and returned through the US postal service. Data were analyzed using covariance modeling in Mplus 3.0.Results:Self-efficacy had indirect effects on physical activity via impediments (path coefficient = .10, P < .005), self-evaluative outcome expectations (path coefficient = .07, P < .025), and goal-setting (path coefficient = .09, P < .01). The model explained 40% of variance in self-reported physical activity.Conclusions:This cross-sectional study suggests that self-efficacy is indirectly associated with physical activity by way of goals, self-evaluative outcome expectations, and impediments in persons with relapsing-remitting MS.

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Primary Care and Physical Literacy: A Non-Randomized Controlled Pilot Study to Combat the High Prevalence of Physically Inactive Adults in Austria

International Journal of Environmental Research and Public Health ◽

10.3390/ijerph18168593 ◽

2021 ◽

Vol 18 (16) ◽

pp. 8593

Author(s):

Peter Holler ◽

Johannes Jaunig ◽

Othmar Moser ◽

Silvia Tuttner ◽

Helmut Simi ◽

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Keyword(s):

Physical Activity ◽

Pilot Study ◽

Self Efficacy ◽

Intervention Group ◽

Physical Activity Behavior ◽

Controlled Study ◽

Control Group ◽

Physical Literacy ◽

Randomized Controlled ◽

Activity Behavior

The multidimensional concept of physical literacy is fundamental for lifelong physical activity engagement. However, physical literacy-based interventions are in their infancy, especially among adults. Therefore, the purpose of this pilot study was to assess the association of a physical literacy-based intervention with changes in self-reported physical literacy among inactive adults. A non-randomized controlled study (2 × 2 design) was conducted, comparing pre- vs. postintervention. Twenty-eight inactive healthy participants in the intervention group (89% female, 53 ± 10 years) entered a physical literacy-based intervention once weekly for 14 weeks. The non-treated control group consisted of 22 inactive adults (96% female, 50 ± 11 years). Physical literacy was evaluated with a questionnaire encompassing five domains: physical activity behavior, attitude/understanding, motivation, knowledge, and self-efficacy/confidence. ANOVA models were applied to evaluate changes by time and condition. Following the intervention, significant improvements were seen for overall physical literacy and in four out of five physical literacy domains, including physical activity behavior, attitude/understanding, knowledge, and self-efficacy/confidence (all p < 0.01, Cohen’s d = 0.38–0.83). No changes by time x condition were found for motivation. The physical literacy-based intervention applied in this study may be a promising approach to help inactive adults to adopt an active lifestyle.

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Determinants of Physical Activity Behavior and Self-efficacy for Exercise among African American Women

10.21007/etd.cghs.2009.0263 ◽

2009 ◽

Author(s):

Bridget Robinson

Keyword(s):

Physical Activity ◽

African American ◽

African American Women ◽

Self Efficacy ◽

Physical Activity Behavior ◽

American Women ◽

Activity Behavior

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Importance of Self-Efficacy and Knowledge to Physical Activity Behavior in Older African Americans

Journal of Health Care for the Poor and Underserved ◽

10.1353/hpu.2015.0116 ◽

2015 ◽

Vol 26 (4) ◽

pp. 1223-1234 ◽

Cited By ~ 2

Author(s):

Oyinlola Toyin Babatunde

Keyword(s):

Physical Activity ◽

African Americans ◽

Self Efficacy ◽

Physical Activity Behavior ◽

Older African Americans ◽

Activity Behavior

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Why do they do it? Assessing self-report physical activity behavior and quality of life in individuals with multiple sclerosis

Journal of Health Psychology ◽

10.1177/1359105317739965 ◽

2017 ◽

Vol 25 (7) ◽

pp. 964-975 ◽

Cited By ~ 6

Author(s):

Kimberly S Fasczewski ◽

Sara M Rothberger ◽

Diane L Gill

Keyword(s):

Quality Of Life ◽

Physical Activity ◽

Multiple Sclerosis ◽

Self Efficacy ◽

Physical Activity Behavior ◽

Self Report ◽

Physical Activity Interventions ◽

Activity Behavior

Physical activity has been shown to effectively aid multiple sclerosis symptom management; however, individuals with multiple sclerosis tend to be inactive physically. Developing effective, sustainable, physical activity interventions involves first understanding motivators for physical activity. Open-ended surveys exploring physical activity motivators were collected from 215 individuals with multiple sclerosis. Responses indicate that self-efficacy and internalized motivation derived from physical activity outcomes were motivators for physical activity, and physical activity was cited as increasing overall quality of life. Future physical activity interventions should incorporate methods for building self-efficacy for physical activity and focus on increasing awareness of the long-term physical benefits derived from physical activity.

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Teknik Intervensi Meningkatkan Efikasi Diri sebagai Upaya Promotif Aktivitas Fisik pada Remaja

Jurnal Penelitian Kesehatan SUARA FORIKES (Journal of Health Research Forikes Voice) ◽

10.33846/sf10304 ◽

2019 ◽

Vol 10 (3) ◽

pp. 178

Author(s):

Saras Anindya Nurhafid ◽

Astuti Yuni Nursasi

Keyword(s):

Physical Activity ◽

Self Efficacy ◽

Physical Activity Promotion ◽

Physical Activity Behavior ◽

The Self ◽

Google Scholar ◽

Adolescent Physical Activity ◽

Activity Promotion ◽

Activity Behavior ◽

Online Library

Self-efficacy has proven to be an important determinant of adolescent physical activity behavior. However, there are still knowledge gaps related to how intervention techniques can improve the self-efficacy of physical activity behavior in adolescents. This systematic review aims to describe the techniques of intervening adolescent physical activity aimed at increasing self-efficacy. Data collection uses several electronic databases namely ScienceDirect, Elsevier, Proquest, Jstor, Wiley Online Library by using the help of remote Lib UI and Google Scholar. Keywords used in literature search are related to self-efficacy, physical activity, adolescent, innovation and promotion of physical activity. The results show that the most widely used technique is to build mastery experiences by asking participants to engage in physical activity during the intervention and outside the intervention session, providing physiological feedback, setting goals, monitoring themselves and seeing the intervention giver and others practicing the intervention. The results of the study are expected to be a reference for researchers and developers of interventions in increasing the self-efficacy of adolescent physical activity behavior so that it has positive implications for the development of youthful physical activity promotion efforts. Further research is expected to be able to analyze the most effective intervention techniques to improve the selfefficacy of adolescent physical activity behavior Keywords: physical activity; teenager; intervention techniques; self efficacy ABSTRAK Efikasi diri telah terbukti menjadi penentu penting perilaku aktivitas fisik remaja. Namun, masih ada kesenjangan pengetahuan terkait tentang bagaimana teknik intervensi yang dapat meningkatkan efikasi diri perilaku aktivitas fisik pada remaja. Tinjauan sistematis ini bertujuan untuk menggambarkan teknik intervensi aktivitas fisik remaja yang bertujuan meningkatkan efikasi diri. Pengumpulan data menggunakan beberapa database elektronik yaitu ScienceDirect, Elsevier, Proquest, Jstor, Wiley Online Library dengan menggunakan bantuan remote Lib UI dan google scholar. Kata kunci yang digunakan dalam pencarian literatur berkaitan dengan self efficacy, physical activity, adolescent, innovation dan promotion physical activity. Hasil menunjukkan bahwa teknik yang paling banyak digunakan adalah membangun pengalaman penguasaan dengan meminta peserta melakukan aktivitas fisik pada saat intervensi dan di luar sesi intervensi, pemberian umpan balik fisiologis, penetapan tujuan, pemantauan diri serta melihat pemberi intervensi dan orang lain mempraktikkan intervensi. Hasil penelitian diharapkan bisa menjadi referensi bagi para peneliti dan pengembang intervensi dalam meningkatkan efikasi diri perilaku aktivitas fisik remaja sehingga memiliki implikasi positif bagi pengembangan upaya promotif aktivitas fisik remaja. Penelitian lebih lanjut diharapkan mampu menganalisis teknik intervensi yang paling efektif untuk meningkatkan efikasi diri perilaku aktivitas fisik remaja Kata kunci: aktivitas fisik; remaja; teknik intervensi; efikasi diri

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Evidence to Support the Use of the Retrospective Pretest method to Measure Dietary and Physical Activity Behavior and Self-Efficacy in Adolescents

Journal of Youth Development ◽

10.5195/jyd.2008.326 ◽

2008 ◽

Vol 3 (1) ◽

pp. 130-140 ◽

Cited By ~ 3

Author(s):

Mical Kay Shilts ◽

Dorothy Smith ◽

Lenna Ontai ◽

Marilyn S. Townsend

Keyword(s):

Physical Activity ◽

Self Efficacy ◽

Physical Activity Intervention ◽

Physical Activity Behavior ◽

Evaluation Instrument ◽

Evaluation Tool ◽

Retrospective Pretest ◽

8Th Grade ◽

Activity Behavior ◽

And Behavior

This study compared the retrospective pretest-posttest method to the traditional prospective pretest-posttest method assessing adolescents’ dietary and physical activity, self-efficacy and behaviors. Participants were 7th and 8th grade students at a rural K-8th grade elementary school in Northern California (n=188). All participants completed an evaluation instrument (traditional pretest), followed by a 9-lesson dietary and physical activity intervention. Upon completion of the intervention, participants completed a second and identical evaluation instrument which served as a traditional posttest. The following day, participants completed another evaluation tool, this time formatted as a retrospective pretest. Analysis included sample t tests comparing the means of each method. Participants (n = 154) with a mean age of 13 ± .7 years old were included in the analyses (52% female). Paired sample t tests reported non-significant differences between the two methods for dietary behavior and dietary self-efficacy, yet significant differences were found for physical activity behavior (p < .05) and physical activity self-efficacy (p < .01). We conclude that the retrospective pretest-posttest method was as good a measure of dietary self-efficacy and behavior as the traditional prospective pretest-posttest method and may be better at attenuating response-shift bias when assessing physical activity self-efficacy and behavior.

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Longitudinal Changes in Physical Self-Perceptions and Associations With Physical Activity During Adolescence

Pediatric Exercise Science ◽

10.1123/pes.23.2.237 ◽

2011 ◽

Vol 23 (2) ◽

pp. 237-249 ◽

Cited By ~ 36

Author(s):

Jo Inchley ◽

Jo Kirby ◽

Candace Currie

Keyword(s):

Physical Activity ◽

Self Efficacy ◽

Physical Activity Behavior ◽

Self Esteem ◽

Perceived Competence ◽

Activity Levels ◽

Self Perceptions ◽

Self Worth ◽

Activity Behavior ◽

Baseline Physical Activity

The purpose of this study was to examine adolescents’ physical self-perceptions and their associations with physical activity using a longitudinal perspective. Utilizing data from the Physical Activity in Scottish Schoolchildren (PASS) study, changes in exercise self-efficacy, perceived competence, global self-esteem and physical self-worth were assessed among a sample of 641 Scottish adolescents from age 11–15 years. Girls reported lower levels of perceived competence, self-esteem and physical self-worth than boys at each age. Furthermore, girls’ physical self-perceptions decreased markedly over time. Among boys, only perceived competence decreased, while global self-esteem increased. Baseline physical activity was a significant predictor of later activity levels for both genders. Findings demonstrate the importance of physical self-perceptions in relation to physical activity behavior among adolescents. Among older boys, high perceived competence increased the odds of being active by 3.8 times. Among older girls, high exercise self-efficacy increased the odds of being active by 5.2 times. There is a need for early interventions which promote increased physical literacy and confidence, particularly among girls.

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