title: Perceived control and self-efficacy, subjective well-being and lifestyle behaviours in young Iranian women.
abstract: This study examined whether young Iranian women's perceived control and self-efficacy, as a component of cognitive social capital, predicts health and well-being. A total of 391 women aged between 18 and 35 years completed a survey including scales measuring control and self-efficacy and health outcomes including quality of life, satisfaction with life and lifestyle behaviours. Statistical analyses indicated that participants had low perceived control and influence over community affairs together with high perceived control over their personal lives. Multiple regression analyses indicated the predictive role of control and self-efficacy for well-being outcomes suggesting the potential role for health interventions targeting control and self-efficacy.
authors.affiliation: Griffith University, Australia nasim.salehi@griffithuni.edu.au.
authors.forename: Asiyeh
authors.initials: A
authors.lastname: Salehi
authors.affiliation: Griffith University, Australia.
authors.forename: Neil
authors.initials: N
authors.lastname: Harris
authors.affiliation: Griffith University, Australia.
authors.forename: Elisabeth
authors.initials: E
authors.lastname: Coyne
authors.affiliation: Griffith University, Australia.
authors.forename: Bernadette
authors.initials: B
authors.lastname: Sebar
mesh_terms: D000293:Adolescent; D000328:Adult; D003430:Cross-Sectional Studies; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D007492:Iran; D008019:Life Style; D010549:Personal Satisfaction; D011209:Power, Psychological; D011788:Quality of Life / Q000523:psychology*; D012044:Regression Analysis; D020377:Self Efficacy; D066270:Social Capital; D011795:Surveys and Questionnaires; D016387:Women's Health; D055815:Young Adult
keywords: Iran; control; lifestyle behaviours; quality of life; satisfaction with life; self-efficacy; social capital; women