Abstract
This paper presents Bandura’s social cognitive theory as a utilitarian framework to study the determinants of physical activity. I provide an overview of social cognitive theory assumptions and stress the importance of studying self-efficacy in concert with other key cognitive processes. Research addressing when there is a cognitive-behavioral relationship is identified. The paper concludes with the practical implications of social cognitive theory.
| Original language | English (US) |
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| Pages (from-to) | 1395-1399 |
| Number of pages | 5 |
| Journal | Medicine and science in sports and exercise |
| Volume | 26 |
| Issue number | 11 |
| State | Published - Nov 1994 |
| Externally published | Yes |
Keywords
- Attitude
- Outcome expectations
- Self-efficacy
- Self-regulation
ASJC Scopus subject areas
- Orthopedics and Sports Medicine
- Physical Therapy, Sports Therapy and Rehabilitation