Self-efficacy determinants and consequences of physical activity.
This review examines self-efficacy as a determinant of exercise adherence and as an outcome of physical activity. Additionally, studies that have either manipulated self-efficacy or employed efficacy-based interventions to enhance exercise participation are discussed. Finally, recommendations for future applications of social cognitive theory to the physical activity domain are made.
McAuley
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Department of Kinesiology, University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign, USA. a-mc3@uiuc.edu
Blissmer
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D003299:Cooperative Behavior; D015444:Exercise / Q000502:physiology / Q000523:psychology*; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D008297:Male; D010809:Physical Fitness / Q000502:physiology / Q000523:psychology*; D020377:Self Efficacy; D012680:Sensitivity and Specificity