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Umstattd, M. Renée, and Jeffrey Hallam. "Older Adults’ Exercise Behavior: Roles of Selected Constructs of Social-Cognitive Theory." Journal of Aging and Physical Activity 15, no. 2 (April 2007): 206–18. http://dx.doi.org/10.1123/japa.15.2.206.
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Exercise is consistently related to physical and psychological health benefits in older adults. Bandura’s social-cognitive theory (SCT) is one theoretical perspective on understanding and predicting exercise behavior. Thus, the authors examined whether three SCT variables—self-efficacy, self-regulation, and outcome-expectancy value—predicted older adults’ (N= 98) exercise behavior. Bivariate analyses revealed that regular exercise was associated with being male, White, and married; having higher income, education, and self-efficacy; using self-regulation skills; and having favorable outcome-expectancy values (p< .05). In a simultaneous multivariate model, however, self-regulation (p= .0097) was the only variable independently associated with regular exercise. Thus, exercise interventions targeting older adults should include components aimed at increasing the use of self-regulation strategies.
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Young, Myles D., Ronald C. Plotnikoff, Clare E. Collins, Robin Callister, and Philip J. Morgan. "A Test of Social Cognitive Theory to Explain Men’s Physical Activity During a Gender-Tailored Weight Loss Program." American Journal of Men's Health 10, no. 6 (July 7, 2016): NP176—NP187. http://dx.doi.org/10.1177/1557988315600063.
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Physical inactivity is a leading contributor to the burden of disease in men. Social–cognitive theories may improve physical activity (PA) interventions by identifying which variables to target to maximize intervention impact. This study tested the utility of Bandura’s social cognitive theory (SCT) to explain men’s PA during a 3-month weight loss program. Participants were 204 overweight/obese men ( M [ SD] age = 46.6 [11.3] years; body mass index = 33.1 [3.5] kg/m2). A longitudinal, latent variable structural equation model tested the associations between SCT constructs (i.e., self-efficacy, outcome expectations, intention, and social support) and self-reported moderate-to-vigorous PA (MVPA) and examined the total PA variance explained by SCT. After controlling for Time 1 cognitions and behavior, the model fit the data well (χ2 = 73.9, degrees of freedom = 39, p < .001; normed χ2 = 1.9; comparative fit index = 0.96; standardized root mean residual = 0.059) and explained 65% of the variance in MVPA at Time 2. At Time 2, self-efficacy demonstrated the largest direct and total effects on MVPA (βdirect = .45, p < .001; βtotal = .67, p = .002). A small-to-medium effect was observed from intention to MVPA, but not from outcome expectations or social support. This study provides some evidence supporting the tenets of SCT when examining PA behavior in overweight and obese men. Future PA and weight loss interventions for men may benefit by targeting self-efficacy and intention, but the utility of targeting social support and outcome expectations requires further examination.
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Abdullah, Norillah, Sharifah Sariah Syed Hassan, Mohamed Abdelmagid, and Siti Nazilah Mat Ali. "Learning from the Perspectives of Albert Bandura and Abdullah Nashih Ulwan: Implications Towards the 21st Century Education." Dinamika Ilmu 20, no. 2 (December 1, 2020): 199–218. http://dx.doi.org/10.21093/di.v20i2.2423.
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A vast existing literature in educational research has been explored on Social Cognitive Theory (SCT) with the focus on addressing self-efficacy, self-regulation and social interactions in learning. This theory is used as a framework to predict behaviours and interventions. However, researchers have managed to comprehend and adopt the theory comprehensively with regards to all the factors involved specifically in the domain of pedagogical potentials in education and metaphysics. Thus, this paper has two-fold purposes. Firstly, this paper seeks to revisit the SCT from Islamic perspectives. Secondly, it attempts to propose a new pedagogical framework adapted from both theories for enhancing classroom teaching and learning. For this, the theoretical approach of Abdullah Nashih Ulwan has been compared and contrasted with an analytical approach by framing the references of the theory and the domain in education and well-being. Based on the analytic summary, this research has adopted comparative holistic visual representation by analyzing the SCT and Islamic perspectives. In consequence, a proposed learning model is given for a comprehensive view from both perspectives. The findings will advocate teachers and researchers when dealing with holistic human behaviour and personality development.
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Haroon, Saima, and Danish Ahmed Siddiqui. "Culturally-endorsed Leadership, Social cognition, and Entrepreneurial Orientation: An Empirical Inquiry." Business Management and Strategy 10, no. 2 (December 30, 2019): 313. http://dx.doi.org/10.5296/bms.v10i2.16156.
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Entrepreneurial orientation can not only be influenced by leadership, culture, but also through social cognition induced through Job Demands and Resources. Moreover, higher Entrepreneurial orientation could further lead to job satisfaction. These intricate relationships were never explored before. Therefore, we proposed a theoretical framework combining (Stephan & Pathak, 2016) and (Ralph Kattenbach, 2018) models, and modifying them to include the concept of Job satisfaction. Stephan & Pathak (2016) investigated the impact of Culturally-endorsed implicit Leadership Theories (CLT) on individual entrepreneurship. CLTs is a concept of culture-level build on individual-level implicit leadership theory (ILT) proposed by (Robert G. Lord, 1991). (Ralph Kattenbach, 2018) modified (Bandura, 1997) social cognitive theory (SCT) to include Entrepreneurial orientation. SCT itself was a modified version of Job Demands-Resources Model proposed by (Demerouti, 2001). Empirical validity of the proposed theory was established by means of a survey based on close ended Likert scale type questionnaire that collected data from 200 corporate sector employees based in Karachi. It was later analyzed using structured equation modeling and confirmatory factor analysis. This result showed that both cultural factors i.e. Uncertainty Avoidance and Collectivism have a significant and positive influence on both Self-Protective and Charismatic leadership. However, the effect of leadership on entrepreneurial orientation (EI) was not empirically significant. Similarly, the effect of both social cognitive factors i.e. Job Demand and Job resource on EI was positive and significant. EI and job demand had an insignificant effect on job satisfaction. However, job resource has a significant positive impact. This imply that job resource factors have a direct influence on EI as well as Job Satisfaction. But EI itself has no direct link with job satisfaction of employees. Hence, mapping and evaluating a culture of organization in consolidation with its employees’ job demand and resource factors may lead to higher job satisfaction.
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Jepson, Allan, Alan Clarke, and Gillian Ragsdell. "Integrating “self-efficacy” theory to the Motivation-Opportunity-Ability (MOA) model to reveal factors that influence inclusive engagement within local community festivals." International Journal of Event and Festival Management 5, no. 3 (October 14, 2014): 219–34. http://dx.doi.org/10.1108/ijefm-11-2013-0027.
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Purpose – This study lies within “classical discourse” (Getz, 2010) within festival studies as its context is firmly situated within cultural anthropology and sociology. Unlike previous studies this research is unique in that it integrates social cognitive theory (SCT) which is usually found in psychology discourses. The purpose of this paper is to propose how the Motivation-Opportunity-Ability (MOA) model would benefit from integrating self and group efficacy theory. It achieves this by building on previous analysis of primary data collected in the field at the Utcazene, Street Music Festival, Veszprem, Hungary, (Jepson et al., 2013) using an adapted MOA model. Design/methodology/approach – This paper analyses previous studies which have tested the MOA model through primary data collection. Following this analysis best practice is and similarities are identified through discussion; then a case is then made to adapt the model to integrate and test Bandura's (1986) concept of self-efficacy based on the benefits it could provide to future research within community festivals and events. Findings – This paper has been framed by initial research by Jepson et al. (2013) and Hung et al. (2011) which after analysis revealed that the MOA model was still lacking in its ability to reveal “why” local people were motivated or empowered to engage in the planning of community festivals and events. It has become evident through discussion that measuring self-efficacy has much to contribute in regards to community engagement in the event planning process; moreover there is strong evidence to support its inclusion within the MOA model. It could be used to further inform on the synergy within and between the three disciplines underpinning the model such as the relationship between knowledge, opportunity and ability, as well as reveal new ones between self-efficacy and knowledge, opportunity and ability. Research limitations/implications – This is a conceptual paper and therefore is based on theoretical discussion but not on empirical data collected in the field of event studies. Originality/value – Very few studies have engaged measurement of community participation within festivals and events. This study is original as it is interdisciplinary and investigates the concerns the roles local community take (as stakeholders), meanings (how local community culture is represented within the festival) and impacts (internal and external festival impacts and how these effect the local community) through established planning frameworks and SCT.
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Hivner, Elizabeth A., Alicia M. Hoke, Erica B. Francis, Erik B. Lehman, Grace W. Hwang, and Jennifer L. Kraschnewski. "Training teachers to implement physical activity: Applying social cognitive theory." Health Education Journal 78, no. 4 (January 10, 2019): 464–75. http://dx.doi.org/10.1177/0017896918820558.
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Objective: To evaluate the impact of three types of social cognitive theory (SCT)-based elementary school classroom physical activity (PA) training on teachers’ implementation rates, attitudes, knowledge and behaviour. Design: Key stakeholder focus groups informed development of phase II which took the form of a randomised controlled trial of three different intensities of teacher training to conduct classroom-based PA sessions. Setting: The study was conducted over one school year (2016–2017), across four elementary schools in the USA. Methods: Researchers delivered professional development to teachers, focusing on effective methods for PA use in the classroom through three formats: webinar, in-person training and in-person with personalised assistance. Training content was built on SCT constructs. This study examined the impact of the PA training on SCT construct outcomes among elementary school classroom teachers ( n = 41). Study outcome measures included reciprocal determinism, behavioural capability, outcome expectations and self-efficacy. Over the 12-week period following the training, teachers completed surveys to measure SCT construct outcomes. Results: Results of the intervention demonstrated an increase in teacher self-efficacy and knowledge ( p < .01 and p < .01). There was a significant increase of teachers who started using PA in the classroom who indicated no use at baseline (from 21% to 6% not using). Conclusion: The use of SCT to provide a teacher training is an effective method to increase classroom PA, while improving teacher self-efficacy and knowledge concerning PA implementation.
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Tri Harinie, Luluk. "Study of the Bandura’s Social Cognitive Learning Theory for the Entrepreneurship Learning Process." Social Sciences 6, no. 1 (2017): 1. http://dx.doi.org/10.11648/j.ss.20170601.11.
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Webber-Ritchey, Kashica J., Ruth E. Taylor-Piliae, and Lois J. Loescher. "Physical Activity in Parents of Young African American Children: The Application of Social Cognitive Theory." Research and Theory for Nursing Practice 32, no. 1 (April 2018): 63–81. http://dx.doi.org/10.1891/1541-6577.32.1.63.
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Background:Social cognitive theory (SCT) proposes that personal and environmental factors influence behavior bidirectionally. Research examining the personal and environmental factors of physical activity (PA) among African Americans (AAs) framed by SCT is scarce.Purpose:The purpose of this article is to enhance knowledge of SCT as a foundation for health promotion and PA research, in general, and among AAs. Findings from a previous study provide exemplars for key factors and relationships in SCT.Implications for Research and Practice:The SCT serves as a good framework for researchers studying health promotion and PA in generalamong AA parents.
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Alexander, Dayna S., Chunhua Cao, and Moya L. Alfonso. "Examining Whether the Social Cognitive Theory Concepts Predict Childhood Obesity Prevention Outcome Expectations." International Quarterly of Community Health Education 41, no. 2 (April 1, 2020): 143–51. http://dx.doi.org/10.1177/0272684x20915383.
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The social cognitive theory (SCT) has been used to explain and promote childhood obesity prevention behaviors. We examined whether the SCT concepts predicted outcome expectations of childhood obesity among the children of African American caregivers. Caregivers ( n = 128) completed the childhood obesity perceptions paper-based survey. A multiple linear regression was conducted to determine the direct effects of moral disengagement, environment, self-efficacy, and behavioral capability on outcome expectations ( p < .05). A mediation analysis using a bootstrapping bias correction method was used to test whether self-efficacy and behavioral capability mediated the effect of moral disengagement and environment on outcome expectations. Caregivers reported high levels of moral disengagement ( M = 4.13; standard deviation [ SD] = 0.70) and self-efficacy ( M = 4.26; SD = 0.64) and moderate levels of behavioral capability ( M = 2.83; SD = 0.75) and environment ( M = 2.92; SD = 0.74). Findings indicated the hypothesized relationships in the SCT were not fully supported. In addition, the indirect effects of environment on outcome expectations were not statistically significantly mediated by behavioral capability. This research warrants more attention in testing the SCT concepts for the development of childhood obesity prevention efforts that prioritize African American families in rural communities.
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Oppong, Seth. "Between Bandura and Giddens: Structuration Theory in Social Psychological Research?" Psychological Thought 7, no. 2 (October 22, 2014): 111–23. http://dx.doi.org/10.5964/psyct.v7i2.104.
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In any social analysis, one can attribute observed behavioural outcomes to actions and inactions of people (agents) or to the presence or absence of certain structures or systems. The dualism of agent and structure is resolved through the concept of duality as proposed by Anthony Giddens in his structuration theory (ST). Though ST has been applied in other disciplines, it is either less known or applied in psychology. This paper sought to examine ST as a framework for understanding the interdependent relationship between structure and agents in the light of offering explanatory framework in social science research or policy formulation. It concluded with an integrated model comprising elements of both Bandura’s social-cognitive theory and Giddens’ ST.
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Sharma, Manoj, Rick Petosa, and Catherine A. Heaney. "Evaluation of a Brief Intervention Based on Social Cognitive Theory to Develop Problem-Solving Skills among Sixth-Grade Children." Health Education & Behavior 26, no. 4 (August 1999): 465–77. http://dx.doi.org/10.1177/109019819902600406.
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This study evaluated an intervention based on social cognitive theory (SCT) intended to develop problem-solving skills (PSS) in sixth graders. Psychometrically tested measures were developed for (1) constructs of SCT (situational perception of stressors, expectations of PSS, self-efficacy for PSS, self-efficacy in overcoming barriers, and self control when applying PSS), (2) PSS, and (3) application of PSS to real-life problems. Five classrooms ( n = 133) were randomly assigned to the SCT-based intervention and five classrooms ( n = 127) to an equivalent knowledge-based intervention. Using a partial nested design, statistically significant improvements for expectations of PSS, self-efficacy for PSS, and PSS were found in the SCT-based intervention. At posttest, 36% of the students in the SCT-based intervention reported applying PSS to real-life problems as compared with 1% in the knowledge-based group. This pilot study suggested that an SCT-based intervention was more efficacious in developing PSS than a knowledge-based intervention.
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Uszynski, Marcin Kacper, Blathin Casey, Sara Hayes, Stephen Gallagher, Helen Purtill, Robert W. Motl, and Susan Coote. "Social Cognitive Theory Correlates of Physical Activity in Inactive Adults with Multiple Sclerosis." International Journal of MS Care 20, no. 3 (May 1, 2018): 129–35. http://dx.doi.org/10.7224/1537-2073.2016-111.
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Background: There is a growing body of evidence that physical activity (PA) improves symptoms of multiple sclerosis (MS). Despite the benefits of PA, people with MS are relatively inactive compared with their healthy counterparts. This study investigated associations between social cognitive theory (SCT) constructs and energy expenditure (EE) as an objective measure of PA in a sample of inactive people with MS. Methods: Participants (n = 65) completed several questionnaires and were assessed using standardized outcome measures as part of a cross-sectional analysis of baseline data from a randomized controlled trial (Step it Up). Results: The bivariate correlation analysis indicated that of all SCT constructs, only exercise self-efficacy was significantly correlated with EE (r = 0.297, P = .022). Multiple linear regression analysis found that exercise self-efficacy independently explained 9% of the variance in EE (R2 = 0.088). A model including exercise self-efficacy, exercise goal setting, exercise planning, and exercise benefits explained 17% of the variance in EE (F4,54 = 2.741, P = .038, R2 = 0.169). In this model, only exercise self-efficacy was significantly associated with EE scores (Exercise Self-Efficacy Scale β = .320, P = .016). Conclusions: The constructs of SCT explained little of the variance of objectively measured PA in a sample of inactive people with MS who volunteered for an exercise trial. The only significant variable was exercise self-efficacy, which confirms the importance of enhancing it through PA interventions.
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Yoon, Hyung Joon. "Toward Agentic HRD: A Translational Model of Albert Bandura’s Human Agency Theory." Advances in Developing Human Resources 21, no. 3 (July 15, 2019): 335–51. http://dx.doi.org/10.1177/1523422319851437.
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The Problem Albert Bandura has refined a theory of human agency with three modes and four core properties within social cognitive theory. Human agency plays a critical role in one’s adaptation, self-development, and self-renewal. Despite its relevance to human resource development (HRD), human agency theory has not been explored or effectively utilized in HRD research and practice. The Solution Following Bandura’s human agency theory, a translational and implementational model for HRD was proposed. First, the model integrated the four core properties of human agency (intentionality, forethought, self-reactiveness, and self-reflectiveness) into a model by altering the sequence to align with major HRD processes. Second, it synthesized triadic reciprocal determinism with the four core properties of human agency by placing the agent at the center of the model. Third, it is an open systems model that describes reciprocal determinism between the agent and the environment at micro, meso, and macro levels, indicating the dynamics of personal, proxy, and collective agency. The Stakeholders The model will be useful for career practitioners, coaches, organization development consultants, and other HRD professionals who deliver interventions. HRD researchers and theorists may find it worthwhile to test and validate the model. In addition, regardless of disciplines, researchers, and practitioners who follow social cognitive theory may find some insights from the translational model.
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Bechi, M., M. Bosia, M. Spangaro, M. Buonocore, F. Cocchi, A. Pigoni, M. Piantanida, et al. "Combined social cognitive and neurocognitive rehabilitation strategies in schizophrenia: neuropsychological and psychopathological influences on Theory of Mind improvement." Psychological Medicine 45, no. 15 (June 11, 2015): 3147–57. http://dx.doi.org/10.1017/s0033291715001129.
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BackgroundNeurocognitive and social cognitive impairments represent important treatment targets in schizophrenia, as they are significant predictors of functional outcome. Different rehabilitative interventions have recently been developed, addressing both cognitive and psychosocial domains. Although promising, results are still heterogeneous and predictors of treatment outcome are not yet identified. In this study we evaluated the efficacy of two newly developed social cognitive interventions, respectively based on the use of videotaped material and comic strips, combined with domain-specific Cognitive Remediation Therapy (CRT). We also analysed possible predictors of training outcome, including basal neurocognitive performance, the degree of cognitive improvement after CRT and psychopathological variables.MethodSeventy-five patients with schizophrenia treated with CRT, were randomly assigned to: social cognitive training (SCT) group, Theory of Mind Intervention (ToMI) group, and active control group (ACG).ResultsANOVAs showed that SCT and ToMI groups improved significantly in ToM measures, whereas the ACG did not. We reported no influences of neuropsychological measures and improvement after CRT on changes in ToM. Both paranoid and non-paranoid subjects improved significantly after ToMI and SCT, without differences between groups, despite the better performance in basal ToM found among paranoid patients. In the ACG only non-paranoid patients showed an improvement in non-verbal ToM.ConclusionResults showed that both ToMI and SCT are effective in improving ToM in schizophrenia with no influence of neuropsychological domains. Our data also suggest that paranoid symptoms may discriminate between different types of ToM difficulties in schizophrenia.
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Freitas, Sandra Ferreira, and Christiane Kleinübing Godoi. "A APRENDIZAGEM ORGANIZACIONAL SOB A PERSPECTIVA SÓCIO-COGNITIVA: CONTRIBUIÇÕES DE LEWIN, BANDURA E GIDDENS." Revista de Negócios 13, no. 4 (February 11, 2009): 40. http://dx.doi.org/10.7867/1980-4431.2008v13n4p40-55.
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This article seeks to establish the transfer of contributions of socio-cognitive learning theories to the sphere of organizational learning. The central argument is the idea that social cognition explains organizational learning more adequately than the fragmented studies of learning derived from the organizational field. Within the socio-cognitive perspective, organizational learning is understood as the result of a reciprocal exchange between socio-cognitive constructs and organizational culture. The understanding of organizational learning requires consideration of the social aspects of learning, and is based on theories capable of interconnecting individual processes, the functioning of the groups, and social relations. Among the learning theories that consider the social context, we elect the analysis and transfer of the following theories, to the organizational sphere: a) Kurt Lewin’s field theory (and his influence on Dewey); b) Bandura’s cognitive social learning theory (and the influence of the attribution theory); and Giddens’ theory of structuration.
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Mohamad Khudzari, Juliizaerma, Syahrina ‘Adliana Abdul Halim, Norziana Lokman, and Sarina Othman. "Social Cognitive Theory (SCT) and Students’ Failure in Bachelor of Corporate Administration Programme." Asian Journal of University Education 15, no. 3 (December 31, 2019): 151. http://dx.doi.org/10.24191/ajue.v15i3.7566.
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Students' failure is one of the most debatable topics in tertiary education in Malaysia. Failure in certain courses might delay students' progress to graduate-on-time (GOT). This will result in increased cost, time and resources to both the university and student. From an academic perspective, a higher rate of failure will give a negative impression that the course is tough for students to pass. This study aims to investigate the factors contributing to students' failure based on the Social Cognitive Theory (SCT). The students of Bachelor of Corporate Administration (BCA) from the Faculty of Administrative Science and Policy Studies, UiTM were selected to participate in an online survey. SCT has identified three main factors that influence students' failure namely, behavioural, environmental and personal factors. Findings of the study showed that for behavioural factors: students' attendance, total hours spent to study, participation in the classroom, understanding level and students' effort to complete the course are among the reasons that lead to the failure. Additionally, the nature of syllabus, teaching techniques, students learning time and assessment methods are the environmental factors that may lead to failure. Finally, personal factors are represented by individual roles, dispositions and commitment to perform in a particular course. This study concludes that the use of SCT can explain student failures more systematically. The result of the study is able to help the university and lecturer to enhance the teaching and learning approach, revise the assessment method and redesign the programme curriculum. These efforts are deemed pivotal in reducing student failures while maintaining its quality.
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Steinmetz, Sarah E., and Matt J. Gray. "Utilizing Tenets of Social Cognitive Theory to Facilitate Stay–Leave Decision Making in Victims of Partner Abuse." Partner Abuse 9, no. 4 (October 2018): 439–54. http://dx.doi.org/10.1891/1946-6560.9.4.439.
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This article argues for the increased use of tenets of social cognitive theory (SCT) when studying stay–leave decision-making processes for victims of partner abuse. SCT is widely utilized to explain and predict human behavior in a variety of contexts including political reform and social activism against oppressive governments. Further, different conceptualizations of control (e.g., empowerment) are being widely used in partner abuse research. However, self-efficacy beliefs and outcome expectancies are rarely utilized to predict how people will try to exercise control over themselves and their surrounding environments within intimate relationships characterized by oppression. The absence of SCT within partner abuse literature is paradoxical given that multilevel systematic oppression of groups of people (e.g., women, racial minorities) contributes to the high prevalence of partner violence. The article reviews the literature on stay–leave decisions to argue that variations in combined self-efficacy and outcome expectancy beliefs may explain variance in victims’ responses to partner abuse. The status of research is critiqued, a future research agenda is presented, and clinical recommendations are suggested to aid the advancement of SCT applications in the context of abusive relationships.
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Mirzaei, Amin, Fazlollah Ghofranipour, and Zeinab Ghazanfari. "Social Cognitive Predictors of Breakfast Consumption in Primary School’s Male Students." Global Journal of Health Science 8, no. 1 (May 17, 2015): 124. http://dx.doi.org/10.5539/gjhs.v8n1p124.
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<p><strong>PURPOSE: </strong>This study aimed to test the usefulness of social cognitive theory (SCT) in explaining breakfast consumption in a sample of primary male students.<strong></strong></p> <p><strong>METHODS:</strong> Participants in this cross-sectional study were 358 male students (3rd, 4th and 5th grades) from eight<strong> </strong>public primary schools of Ilam city. Data were collected by a self-administered questionnaire based on components of SCT. Bivariate correlations and multiple logistic regression analysis using an Enter method were used to identify social cognitive correlates and determinants of breakfast consumption.</p> <p><strong>RESULTS:</strong> A total of 358 participants ranging in age from 8-12 years (M = 10.06) were studied. The result of the study showed that the SCT significantly predicted breakfast consumption. SCT variables explained 41.4% of the variance in breakfast consumption behaviors, though, self-regulation was found to be the strongest predictor of breakfast consumption behaviors. There was the strongest correlation between behaviors and self-regulation, (r=0.561; P <0.001).</p> <p><strong>CONCLUSION: </strong>The findings support the usefulness of SCT in explaining breakfast consumption behaviors. These results suggest an essential role for self-regulation, self-efficacy and social support in the breakfast consumption behaviors of primary male students.<strong></strong></p>
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Lacourt, Luis E. "Tackle Prostate Cancer: A Doctoral Student's Response." Journal for Social Action in Counseling & Psychology 6, no. 1 (June 1, 2014): 143–56. http://dx.doi.org/10.33043/jsacp.6.1.143-156.
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This first hand reflection as a doctoral counseling student narrates my social action response after learning my diagnosis with prostate cancer. I discuss my experience, review facts about prostate cancer, and apply Bandura’s (1977) Social Cognitive Theory, a SWOT analysis, and Eriksen’s (1997) social action stages to my activities. These illustrate how I used my story and unique community resources to create awareness and raise funds through an event at a high school football game. Possibilities for additional advocacy events are also discussed.
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Seraji, Maryam, Maryam Zahmatkeshan, Victoria Momen Abadi, and Elham Nejadsadeghi. "Validation of a social-cognitive theory-based tool for measuring factors influencing obesity prevention behaviors in 4-6 years old children using confirmatory factor analysis (CFA)." Pakistan Journal of Medical and Health Sciences 15, no. 6 (June 30, 2021): 2025–30. http://dx.doi.org/10.53350/pjmhs211562025.
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Background: Child obesity is one of the main health problems all across the world, which leads to mental and physical health problems. Various models are used in designing intervention to prevent child obesity, one of which is social-cognitive theory (SCT). The constructs of social-cognitive theory are commonly used for designing preventive interventions. However, there is no specific tool based on the constructs of social-cognitive theory to assess the factors associated with child obesity. Aim: The aim of this study was to investigate the validity and confirmatory factor analysis of a SCT-based questionnaire for assessing obesity preventing behaviors among 4-6 years old children. Method: A cross-sectional study was first conducted in 2016 on 240 preschool children aged 4-6 years in Behbahan city (a city in southwest Iran) to assess the obesity prevention behaviors among them using a SCT-based questionnaire. To investigate the validity and confirmatory factor analysis of the SCT-based questionnaire, content and face validity as well as forward-backward translation method were used. Reliability of the questionnaire was also measured by Cronbach’s alpha coefficient and Intra-class Correlation Coefficient (ICC). Construct validity was assured by confirmatory factor analysis. To measure the obesity prevention behaviors in 4-6 years old children, the construct of SCT, including environment, emotional coping, outcome expectations, goal setting and self-efficacy were used. Also, the obesity prevention behaviors used in the model included physical activity, consumption of fruit and vegetable, consumption of sugar-free drinks, and screen. Results: Results of this study confirmed the acceptable content and face validity of the SCT-based questionnaire. The results of confirmatory factor analysis also confirmed the factor loading of more than 0.3 for all variables; therefore, the SCT-based questionnaire had an acceptable validity and reliability. Conclusions: Since the SCT-based questionnaire had an acceptable validity and reliability, it can be used to assess the obesity prevention behaviors in 4-6 year old children, and also to design relevant educational interventions. Keywords: Validation, Social-Cognitive Theory, Behavior, Childhood obesity, Preschool, Prevention
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Rana, Nripendra P., and Yogesh K. Dwivedi. "Citizen's adoption of an e-government system: Validating extended social cognitive theory (SCT)." Government Information Quarterly 32, no. 2 (April 2015): 172–81. http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.giq.2015.02.002.
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Dennis, Elizabeth A., Kerry L. Potter, Paul A. Estabrooks, and Brenda M. Davy. "Weight Gain Prevention for College Freshmen: Comparing Two Social Cognitive Theory-Based Interventions with and without Explicit Self-Regulation Training." Journal of Obesity 2012 (2012): 1–10. http://dx.doi.org/10.1155/2012/803769.
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The college transition represents a critical period for maintaining a healthy weight, yet intervention participation and retention represent significant challenges. The objective of this investigation was to evaluate the preliminary efficacy and acceptability of two interventions to prevent freshman weight gain. One intervention provided opportunities to improve outcome expectations and self-efficacy within a social cognitive theory framework (SCT), while the other targeted the same variables but focused on explicit training in self-regulation skills (SCTSR).Methods.Freshmen (n=45) aged >18 years were randomized to a 14-week intervention, SCT or SCTSR; both included online modules and in-class meetings. Of the 45 students randomized, 5 withdrew before the classes began and 39 completed pre- and posttesting. Primary outcomes included body weight/composition, health behaviors, and program acceptability. Analyses included independent samplet-tests, repeated measures ANOVA, and bivariate correlational analyses.Results.Body weight increased over the 14-week period, but there was no group difference. Percent body fat increased in SCTSR but not SCT (mean difference: SCTSR, +1.63 ± 0.52%; SCT, −0.25 ± 0.45%;P=0.01). Class attendance was 100% (SCTSR) and 98% (SCT); SCTSR students (>50%) remarked that the online tracking required “too much time.”Conclusions.The intervention was well received, although there were no improvements in weight outcomes.
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Gratkovskis, Daniels Bernards. "IDENTIFICATION THEORY AND ITS ROLE IN COPYCAT CRIMES." Administrative and Criminal Justice 2, no. 87 (June 30, 2019): 96. http://dx.doi.org/10.17770/acj.v2i87.4304.
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The reasons for the copycat crimes at the moment are a “white spot” in criminology. Theories explaining the origins of human behaviour can help in filling it out. Skinner’s and Bandura’s behavioristic theories explain the copycat process with the action of operant conditioning and the learning of aggression, respectively. Confronting the escape process from freedom is one of the reasons why a person can go against social norms and laws. These theories conclude in the cognitive theory of identification, which currently most extensively explains the mechanism of imitation, as well as is taking into concideration the influence of the media, an important actor in the mechanism of copycat crimes, on a person and vice versa.
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Usher, Ellen L. "Sources of Middle School Students’ Self-Efficacy in Mathematics: A Qualitative Investigation." American Educational Research Journal 46, no. 1 (March 2009): 275–314. http://dx.doi.org/10.3102/0002831208324517.
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According to A. Bandura’s (1986) social cognitive theory, individuals form their self-efficacy beliefs by interpreting information from four sources: mastery experience, vicarious experience, social persuasions, and physiological or affective states. The purpose of this study was to examine the heuristics students use as they form their mathematics self-efficacy from these and other sources. Semistructured interviews were conducted with eight middle school students who reported either high or low self-efficacy and with students’ parents and mathematics teachers. Students relied on information from all four hypothesized sources, which were combined according to various heuristics. Teaching structures, course placement, and students’ self-regulated learning also emerged as important factors related to self-efficacy. Results refine and extend the tenets of social cognitive theory.
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Gi Yoo, Moon, and Shin Tae Seob. "A qualitative study on the sources of collective efficacy in team projects: Based on Bandura’s social cognitive theory." Korean Journal of Educational Psychology 29, no. 1 (March 31, 2015): 41–64. http://dx.doi.org/10.17286/kjep.2015.29.1.03.
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Alkurtehe, Khaled Ali Mohammed, and Hisham Dzakiria. "An Overreview of the Sociocultural Theory and Vocabulary Development." JEES (Journal of English Educators Society) 3, no. 1 (April 4, 2018): 41. http://dx.doi.org/10.21070/jees.v3i1.1227.
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Vegotesky theory is a paramount for the vocabulary development with its multidimensional approach, which has the impact on the cognitive affective contextual aspects and social interaction.Socio-cultural theory(SCT) is the mental development of specific sphere human. It also concerns mediation and the different kinds of mediation tools adopted and valued by society.This paper highlighted that learning as a mediated process in social in origin and then becomes individual as a result of linguistically mediated interaction between the child and more experienced members of the society including parents, teachers, and peers. The relation of mediation of SCT and environment is to enhance vocabulary development in teaching EFL students. It also helps EFL students to use the target language in their daily life .With the help of this theory, the students can master vocabulary and improve their language.This theory focuses on the interaction with the students and shows the social environment. It links the learners with the trainer, if a child/student gets a guidance in an appropriate way he/she can learn more and can enhance his/her capacity of learning.This study tried to look at the influence of SCT on learning and teaching vocabulary. Consequently, This study recommends the use of the SCT while teaching EFL Libyan learners to enhance English language vocabulary.
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Malik, Babur Hayat, Cai Shuqin, Abdul Ghaffar Mastoi, and Ahmed Hussein Alsherbiny Ahmed Ghais. "Citizen's Adoption Of Mobile Land Record Information Systems (mLRMIS): A Case of Pakistan." European Scientific Journal, ESJ 12, no. 5 (February 28, 2016): 393. http://dx.doi.org/10.19044/esj.2016.v12n5p393.
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By implementing a prolonged social cognitive theory (SCT) this article investigates factors including outcome expectation, affect, anxiety, self-efficacy, social influence, trust, facilitating conditions, e-satisfaction, information quality and e-service quality impacting citizen’s intention to adopt a mobile based e-government system called mobile Land Record Information Systems (mLRMIS) with respect to Pakistan. The prolonged social cognitive theory (SCT) was actually affirmed by analyzing gathered data periodically accumulated over time from 10 different cities in Pakistan. Verifiable results of the proposed model represented mutual significance of relationships of 12 hypothesized relations between 10 different types of constructs. Only a few studies have previously used SCT model to investigate the adoption of an e-government system globally while in case of Pakistan it is the first ever study using SCT model to figure out the adoption of an e-government system. Outcome significance and digital policy substance exhibited in this article can assist e-government planners and practitioners to reform up quality and effectivity of mLRMIS system. This research also contributes to elevate relevant awareness and utilization of mLRMIS system.
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Dewar, Deborah L., David Revalds Lubans, Philip James Morgan, and Ronald C. Plotnikoff. "Development and Evaluation of Social Cognitive Measures Related to Adolescent Physical Activity." Journal of Physical Activity and Health 10, no. 4 (May 2013): 544–55. http://dx.doi.org/10.1123/jpah.10.4.544.
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Background:This study aimed to develop and evaluate the construct validity and reliability of modernized social cognitive measures relating to physical activity behaviors in adolescents.Methods:An instrument was developed based on constructs from Bandura’s Social Cognitive Theory and included the following scales: self-efficacy, situation (perceived physical environment), social support, behavioral strategies, and outcome expectations and expectancies. The questionnaire was administered in a sample of 171 adolescents (age = 13.6 ± 1.2 years, females = 61%). Confirmatory factor analysis was employed to examine model-fit for each scale using multiple indices, including chi-square index, comparative-fit index (CFI), goodness-of-fit index (GFI), and the root mean square error of approximation (RMSEA). Reliability properties were also examined (ICC and Cronbach’s alpha).Results:Each scale represented a statistically sound measure: fit indices indicated each model to be an adequate-to-exact fit to the data; internal consistency was acceptable to good (α = 0.63−0.79); rank order repeatability was strong (ICC = 0.82−0.91).Conclusions:Results support the validity and reliability of social cognitive scales relating to physical activity among adolescents. As such, the developed scales have utility for the identification of potential social cognitive correlates of youth physical activity, mediators of physical activity behavior changes and the testing of theoretical models based on Social Cognitive Theory.
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Branscum, Paul, and Gail Kaye. "evaluation of a theory based childhood overweight prevention curriculum." Californian Journal of Health Promotion 7, SI (September 15, 2009): 33–38. http://dx.doi.org/10.32398/cjhp.v7isi.1998.
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Food Fit, a social cognitive theory based (SCT) nutrition intervention, was implemented to 3rd-5th grade student’s at 5 YMCA after-school programs to impact specific dietary behaviors associated with the prevention of childhood overweight (n = 58). Pre and post tests were administered for each lesson to evaluate changes in behavioral capabilities (BC), self efficacy (SE), and outcome expectancies (OE) for each lesson's key objectives. A child-modified Food Behavior Checklist was administered before and after the program to evaluate dietary behaviors. Results showed significant improvements for SCT psychosocial variables (i.e. outcome expectancies for eating raw vegetables (p
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Burton, David L. "An Examination of Social Cognitive Theory With Differences Among Sexually Aggressive, Physically Aggressive and Nonaggressive Children in State Care." Violence and Victims 14, no. 2 (January 1999): 161–78. http://dx.doi.org/10.1891/0886-6708.14.2.161.
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Three groups of boys in Washington State care (37 sexually aggressive, 17 physically aggressive, and 15 nonaggressive) are compared on measures of behavior and cognition. Bandura’s Social Cognition theory is offered as a possible explanation for sexual aggression by children. Two theory-based hypothesis are tested. First, are sexually aggressive children cognitively deficient when compared to the other groups? Second, do the sexually aggressive children have cognitive distortions about their behavior and about sex? Similarities were found in the aggressive and sexually aggressive groups on several measures. Physically aggressive boys were found to have some sexual behavior problems. Sexually aggressive boys were also found to be physically aggressive. Physically aggressive boys were found to have the least severe and least frequent victimization history. No support was found for the first hypothesis, while some evidence of cognitive distortions regarding both social behavior and sex was found in the sexually aggressive children. Discussion and some implications for research and practice are offered.
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Keegan, John, Nicole Ditchman, Alo Dutta, Chung-Yi Chiu, Veronica Muller, Fong Chan, and Madan Kundu. "Social Cognitive and Planned Behavior Variables Associated With Stages of Change for Physical Activity in Spinal Cord Injury: A Multivariate Analysis." Rehabilitation Research, Policy, and Education 30, no. 1 (2016): 89–106. http://dx.doi.org/10.1891/2168-6653.30.1.89.
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Purpose:To apply the constructs of social cognitive theory (SCT) and the theory of planned behavior (TPB) to understand the stages of change (SOC) for physical activities among individuals with a spinal cord injury (SCI).Method:Ex post facto design using multivariate analysis of variance (MANOVA). The participants were 144 individuals with SCI who completed an online SCT, TPB, and SOC for physical activities survey.Results:Participants in the preintender, intender, and actor groups differed significantly in functional disability, secondary health conditions, exercise self-efficacy, perceived benefits and barriers, intention, and physical health.Conclusion:Findings support the concept of stage-matching exercise and physical activity cognitive behavioral interventions for people with SCI.
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Jaynes, M. "The Response of College Freshmen to the Ethics of Animal Rights: An Example of Applied Learning Theory." Ethical Human Psychology and Psychiatry 14, no. 3 (2012): 202–9. http://dx.doi.org/10.1891/1559-4343.14.3.202.
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A telling arena for observing ethical human behavior is the human treatment of nonhuman animals. How one treats or mistreats animals is a decision mostly grounded in his or her ethical beliefs. This article examines animal ethics and discusses the value of intrinsic motivation through the lens of teaching a freshman animal ethics. In addition, this opinion piece argues the merit of the pass/fail paradigm in lieu of the traditional grading paradigm by using the triad of Kohn’s (1999) intrinsic motivation, Thorndike’s (1913) law of readiness, and Bandura’s (1997) social cognitive notion of self-regulation while exploring the human ethical notions related to learning about animal rights.
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Silveira, Stephanie L., Emma V. Richardson, and Robert W. Motl. "Social cognitive theory as a guide for exercise engagement in persons with multiple sclerosis who use wheelchairs for mobility." Health Education Research 35, no. 4 (June 14, 2020): 270–82. http://dx.doi.org/10.1093/her/cyaa013.
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Abstract Multiple sclerosis (MS) is an immune-mediated neurodegenerative disease of the brain, optic nerves and spinal cord. Among persons with MS, 30% experience significant mobility impairment that requires use of a wheelchair for mobility. Exercise is an evidence-based second-line therapy that can improve mobility; however, little research has focused on individuals that use wheelchairs for mobility. Framed by social cognitive theory (SCT), we conducted a formative qualitative study examining exercise status and perceptions among 20 persons with MS who use wheelchairs for mobility. Using deductive, semantic thematic analysis, we coded for SCT variables (i.e. self-efficacy, knowledge, outcome expectations, barriers and facilitators) and identified participants as regular or inconsistent exercisers. In total, 12 participants were classified as regular exercisers and 8 inconsistent exercisers. Regular exercisers more frequently reported high self-efficacy, consistent exercise knowledge and numerous facilitators. All participants reported some positive outcome expectations and several barriers and facilitators. These findings can inform future intervention studies supporting exercise behavior change through SCT. Strategies such as increasing self-efficacy, imparting instructional materials, shaping realistic outcome expectations and providing tools directed toward overcoming barriers and identifying facilitators may work to support the exercise endeavor of persons with MS who use wheelchairs for mobility.
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Zorzetto, Maurizio. "The moral disengagement mechanisms in organizational contexts: A comparison between public organizations and private firms." Rivista di Psicopatologia Forense, Medicina Legale, Criminologia 23, no. 1 (June 6, 2018): 34–42. http://dx.doi.org/10.4081/psyco.2018.27.
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The moral disengagement present in work places is a critical factor impacting the efficient pursuit of organizational goals. This research aims at providing a new view on the criticisms moved against the inefficiencies of the Italian public administration and the national bureaucratic system, by adopting the principles described in Albert Bandura’s (1986) Social Cognitive theory and testing the mechanisms of moral disengagement empirically, by carrying out the Civic Moral Disengagement (CMD) survey among private and public-sector employees. The final goal of this research is analyzing the cognitive process that employees activate based on the environment they are in, and defining an Empowerment strategy that could be adopted within public organizations.
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Valiante, Gio, and David B. Morris. "The Sources and Maintenance of Professional Golfers’ Self-Efficacy Beliefs." Sport Psychologist 27, no. 2 (June 2013): 130–42. http://dx.doi.org/10.1123/tsp.27.2.130.
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The purpose of this study was to explore the self-efficacy beliefs of male professional golfers (N = 12). Three themes emerged from the qualitative analysis of interview responses. First, enactive mastery experiences were the most powerful source of self-efficacy. Second, golfers maintained high self-efficacy over time by recalling prior success, strategically framing experiences, and enlisting supportive verbal persuasions from themselves and from others. Finally, self-efficacy influenced professional golfers’ thought patterns, outcome expectations, and emotional states. Findings support and refine the theoretical tenets of Bandura’s social cognitive theory.
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Bourne, Jessica E., Elena Ivanova, Heather L. Gainforth, and Mary E. Jung. "Mapping behavior change techniques to characterize a social cognitive theory informed physical activity intervention for adults at risk of type 2 diabetes mellitus." Translational Behavioral Medicine 10, no. 3 (February 4, 2019): 705–15. http://dx.doi.org/10.1093/tbm/ibz008.
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Abstract Behavior change techniques (BCTs) are used to target theoretical mechanisms of action predicted to bring about behavior change. Reporting BCTs and connecting them to mechanisms of action is critical to understanding intervention processes of change. This article identifies the BCTs associated with an exercise intervention for individuals at risk of type 2 diabetes and determines the extent to which these BCTs target associated mechanisms of action. BCTs were mapped onto social cognitive theory (SCT) and the theoretical domains framework (TDF) using published literature identifying links between BCTs and SCT/TDF and expert consensus. Two coders then used the 93-item BCT taxonomy (BCTTv1) to independently code BCTs within the intervention. The BCTs used in the current intervention enabled identification of the theoretical mechanisms of action targeted in the intervention. More than 70% of the intervention content incorporated at least one BCT. More than 50% of the BCTs used targeted SCT constructs and more than 70% of BCTs used targeted at least one of the 14 TDF domains. Five BCTs did not map onto either SCT or TDF. This research provides a systematic method of linking BCTs to mechanisms of action. This process increases the transparency of intervention content and identification of the mechanisms of action targeted in the current intervention. Reporting interventions in this manner will enable the most potent mechanisms of actions associated with long-term behavior change to be identified and utilized in future work. Trial Registration: ClinicalTrials.gov # NCT02164474. Registered on June 12, 2014.
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Warner, Lisa M., Julia K. Wolff, Svenja M. Spuling, and Susanne Wurm. "Perceived somatic and affective barriers for self-efficacy and physical activity." Journal of Health Psychology 24, no. 13 (May 8, 2017): 1850–62. http://dx.doi.org/10.1177/1359105317705979.
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According to Bandura’s social-cognitive theory, perceptions of somatic and affective barriers are sources of self-efficacy. This longitudinal study compares general indicators of health barriers with measures of perceived somatic and affective barriers to predict self-efficacy and accelerometer-assessed physical activity in a subsample of n = 153 (selected at random from N = 310) community-dwelling German older adults. Perceived somatic and affective barriers longitudinally predicted physical activity mediated by self-efficacy, whereas general health barriers did not. Perceived health barriers to physical activity might be more important than more objective health barriers for older adults’ physical activity levels.
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Anyster, W., S. Goodman, and T. Wallis. "The formation of self-efficacy beliefs of skilled professional employees in a South African fruit export organisation." South African Journal of Business Management 37, no. 4 (December 31, 2006): 19–28. http://dx.doi.org/10.4102/sajbm.v37i4.610.
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This research explores the formation of self-efficacy beliefs from the perspective of individual employees occupying formal work roles within the supply chain division of an international fruit-marketing organisation. Bandura’s (1977; 1986; 1997) Social Cognitive Theory and research contributions on the formation of self-efficacy beliefs define the context in which this research is located. Qualitative data was obtained through in-depth interviews with fifteen subjects with more than two years work experience. Results indicate that employees derive efficacy information primarily through performance accomplishments, persuasive feedback from significant others and social comparative information. Specifically successful performance experiences appear to enhance perceptions of self-efficacy more than information derived from any other source.
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Woo, Taejung, Suhyang Kwak, H. Lee Gray, Isobel Contento, and Kyung-Hea Lee. "Examining Associations Among Psychosocial Determinants of Vegetable Consumption in Korean Adolescents, Using Social Cognitive Theory (SCT)." Journal of Nutrition Education and Behavior 49, no. 7 (July 2017): S28. http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.jneb.2017.05.301.
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Martin, Jeffrey J., Nate McCaughtry, and Bo Shen. "Predicting Physical Activity in Arab American School Children." Journal of Teaching in Physical Education 27, no. 2 (April 2008): 205–19. http://dx.doi.org/10.1123/jtpe.27.2.205.
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Theoretically grounded research on the determinants of Arab American children’s physical activity is virtually nonexistent. Thus, the purpose of our investigation was to evaluate the ability of the theory of planned behavior (TPB) and social cognitive theory (SCT) to predict Arab American children’s moderate-to-vigorous physical activity (MVPA). Children (N = 348, ages 10–14) completed questionnaires assessing the TPB and SCT constructs as well as MVPA. Using multiple regression analyses we were able to account for 9% of the variance in MVPA. Based on standardized beta-weights, variance accounted for, and the significance of F change, we concluded that SCT variables were better predictors of MVPA compared with the TPB constructs. In particular, barrier self-efficacy was the most critical variable within SCT and supports the potentially valuable role that efficacy cognitions play in promoting MVPA in Arab American children.
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Hu, Liang, Qia Hu, and Yaping Xu. "Social Cognitive Correlates of Physical Activity among Chinese University Employees: A Cross-Sectional Study." International Journal of Environmental Research and Public Health 18, no. 13 (July 2, 2021): 7116. http://dx.doi.org/10.3390/ijerph18137116.
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Despite the well-documented benefits of leisure time physical activity, university employees are often reported to be at high risk of physical inactivity and low fitness levels. However, few efforts have been made to identify modifiable correlates of physical activity among this population. From the perspective of Social Cognitive Theory (SCT), the current study aims to examine the relationship between physical activity and a series of demographic variables (e.g., age, gender, income, education), self-reported fitness, and social cognitive variables. Data were collected through mail-based surveys from a convenience sample consisting of 116 Chinese university employees (age = 36.59 ± 8.7 y). An array of SCT variables, namely, exercise self-efficacy (r = 0.55, p < 0.01), barrier self-efficacy (r = 0.35, p < 0.01), exercise social support (r = 0.37, p < 0.01), importance of physical self (r = 0.30, p < 0.01), outcome expectations (r = 0.24, p < 0.05), and satisfaction with health(r = 0.32, p < 0.01) were found to be positively correlated with physical activity in Chinese faculty and staff, and most of the correlations were moderate to large in magnitude. Further regression analyses indicate that exercise self-efficacy (β = 0.29, p < 0.01) and exercise social support from friends (β = 0.70, p < 0.01) emerge as significant predictors of physical activity after controlling for age, gender, occupation (faculty or staff), and self-reported fitness. It is concluded that these SCT variables are important correlates of university employees’ physical activity behavior. Future physical activity promotion interventions in this population should incorporate strategies to improve one’s confidence in maintaining regular physical activity and enhance social support from friends, which are likely to increase the effectiveness of these programs.
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Abed Jader, Ahmed Muyasser. "Measuring the Use of Social Media Networks (SMNs) in Knowledge Sharing, by Using Social Cognitive Theory (SCT) A Study Conducted in Some of Iraqi Universities." Journal of Economics and Administrative Sciences 27, no. 127 (March 30, 2021): 63–74. http://dx.doi.org/10.33095/jeas.v27i127.2137.
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SMNs like Facebook, YouTube, Twitter, WhatsApp,..etc. are among the most popular sites on the Internet. These sites can provide a powerful means of sharing, organizing, finding information and knowledge. The popularity of these sites provides an opportunity to measure the use them in knowledge sharing, which needs a special scale, but unfortunately, there is no special scale for that. Thus, this study supposes to use SCT as a scale to measure the use of SMNs in electronic knowledge sharing due to it has been used to measure knowledge sharing with its traditional form. This study can help the decision-makers to use these SMNs to share the academics’ knowledge in educational institutes to the communities by adopting special plans and strategies to address the main factors in such cases that will help to increase the knowledge sharing between academics and communities. The aim of this study to know the amount of using SMNs by academics to share their own knowledge with the community, which will reflect on educating the community and disseminate the culture within the community. Additionally, to address what the main factor can affect them to share their knowledge with others. The study uses SCT which consists of three factors: (Personal, Environment, and Behavior) as an independent variable, while the dependent variable is: (Knowledge Sharing). Furthermore, the quantitative method is adopted in this study by using an electronic questionnaire through Google Documents with “Five Scale of Likert” to collect the data from participants (250), who are the staff of some Iraqi universities. SPSS has been used in analyzing the collected data. The findings of the study come up with the following: the environmental factor has the greatest influence, then the behavioural factor which is lesser and the personal factor has the lowest influence. Finally, the study found that there is a possibility and ability to measure knowledge sharing by using SCT electronically.
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Wang, Xuhui, Asad Hassan Butt, Qilin Zhang, Muhammad Nouman Shafique, Hassaan Ahmad, and Zahid Nawaz. "Gaming Avatar Can Influence Sustainable Healthy Lifestyle: Be Like an Avatar." Sustainability 12, no. 5 (March 5, 2020): 1998. http://dx.doi.org/10.3390/su12051998.
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Online gaming is consistently changing with the use of new technologies and seen as making an impact on consumers’ sustainable lifestyles. The gaming avatars have influenced low avatar identification players to engage in physical and learning activities through massively multiplayer online (MMO) game genre. The fundamental purpose of the study is to classify the association of an avatar with consumer’s behavioural intention for exercise and to consume healthy food. This study incorporates three theories: social cognitive theory (SCT), social determination theory (SDT) and player-avatar identification (PAI) theory to determine its four dimensions’ impact on exercise and healthy food intention to attain a sustainable healthy lifestyle. SCT is related to human cognitive behaviour in the light of immersive experience, self-presence, and enjoyment. SDT related to the physical aspects of consumers that are exercise intention and consumption of healthy food. The results have shown that immersive experience, self-presence and enjoyment do impact the consumer’s behavioural intention towards an individual’s sustainability.
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Dooley, Elizabeth. "An Ethnographic Look into Farmer Discussion Groups through the Lens of Social Learning Theory." Sustainability 12, no. 18 (September 22, 2020): 7808. http://dx.doi.org/10.3390/su12187808.
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Farmer discussion groups (FDGs) are a collaborative mechanism through which farmers can engage and learn from and with their peers. Participants cite numerous benefits from FDGs, e.g., economic, social, etc., but how learning happens in these contexts from an adult cognitive learning theory perspective is not well understood. Thus, Bandura’s social learning theory was used to study seven FDGs in the South West of England. The objective was to determine whether social learning was occurring through the FDGs’ interactions, examined according to three elements: (1) behaviour modelling, (2) role modelling and (3) self-reflexivity. An ethnographic methodology was utilised to gather rich empirical data through participant observation of 42 meetings and 24 semi-structured interviews. The results from 12 months attending FDG meetings demonstrated that behaviour modelling and role modelling were present in all FDGs. Self-reflexivity, however, was not evidenced as being promoted by all groups’ interactions, which (facilitated) critical discourse amongst the FDG participants was found to foster. Thus, evidence of social learning was not found to be occurring as a result of all the FDGs’ interactions. Collaborative learning processes that aim to promote social learning should build participants’ capacity and skills, structure engagement and train facilitators to foster critical discourse that may help promote self-reflexivity from behaviour modelling and role modelling.
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Preko, Alexander Kofi. "Analysis of Social Cognitive Model in the Context of Green Marketing: A Study of the Ghanaian Environment." Business Perspectives and Research 5, no. 1 (December 21, 2016): 86–99. http://dx.doi.org/10.1177/2278533716671631.
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Environmental degradation is the concern of governments, organizations, and consumers all over the world as each party has a role to play. The aim of this article was to test and explain the triadic interactions of the consumer behavior, personal factor, and environmental factors which constitute the Social Cognitive Theory (SCT) model. The study also identified the variables that mostly influence green behavior of consumers of sachet drinking water. In total, a quantitative approach and multistage research designs were utilized to gather 1,589 valid questionnaires from consumers at Labadi Pleasure Beach, Ghana. Findings revealed that personal factors positively relate to green behavior that influences environmental degradation conforming to the SCT model. The study recommended the provision of litterbins, enactment of beach sanitation rules and regulations, introduction of sanitation beach guards and collaboration of the beach authourities, producers of sachet water, and regulating bodies in carrying out regular sanitation exercises.
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Suh, Yoojin, Robert W. Motl, Connor Olsen, and Ina Joshi. "Pilot Trial of a Social Cognitive Theory-Based Physical Activity Intervention Delivered by Nonsupervised Technology in Persons With Multiple Sclerosis." Journal of Physical Activity and Health 12, no. 7 (July 2015): 924–30. http://dx.doi.org/10.1123/jpah.2014-0018.
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Background:Physical inactivity is prevalent in people with multiple sclerosis (MS) and this highlights the importance of developing behavioral interventions for increasing physical activity (PA) in MS. This pilot trial examined the efficacy of a 6-week, behavioral intervention based on social cognitive theory (SCT) delivered by newsletters and phone calls for increasing PA in persons with MS who were physically inactive and had middle levels of self-efficacy.Methods:The sample included 68 persons with relapsing-remitting MS who were randomly assigned into intervention and control groups. The intervention group received SCT-based information by newsletters and phone calls, whereas the controls received information regarding topics such as stress management over 6 weeks. Participants completed self-report of PA and social cognitive variables.Results:The intervention group had a significant increase in self-reported PA (d = 0.56, P = .02) over the 6 weeks, but the controls had a nonsignificant change (d = –0.13, P = .45). Goal setting was changed in the intervention group (d = 0.68, P ≤ .01) and identified as a significant mediator of change in self-reported PA.Conclusions:This study provides initial evidence for the benefit of a theory-based behavioral intervention for increasing PA in MS.
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Camacho, Nayeli Badillo, Norma Patricia Rodríguez Rocha, María Fernanda Bernal Orozco, Martha Betzaida Altamirano Martínez, and Gabriela Macedo Ojeda. "E-health Intervention Based on the Social Cognitive Theory to Improve Vegetables and Fruit Consumption in Working Adults: Study Protocol." Current Developments in Nutrition 5, Supplement_2 (June 2021): 961. http://dx.doi.org/10.1093/cdn/nzab051_005.
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Abstract Objectives To describe an e-Health intervention to improve vegetables and fruit intake among working Mexican adults, based on the Social Cognitive Theory. Methods We developed an e-Health intervention “neoser”, based on the Social Cognitive Theory and on results of a previous formative research conducted in a group of working adults. The main purpose of “neoser” is to increase vegetables and fruits intake (200 g per day, each). This study is a quasi-experimental pre-post single group. The participants recruitment will be carried out through e-posters by email and social media (Facebook and Instagram). Based on the literature, we consider a minimum sample size of 55 participants. “neoser” consists of 12 weekly sessions (nine educational sessions and three workshops) applying nine behavior change techniques targeting the constructs of the SCT. Strategies include support groups, reinforcement activities, a recipe book, and a handbook with activities and extra information to reinforce acquired knowledge and skills. “neoser” will be implemented through social media (Facebook, Instagram, and WhatsApp), Zoom sessions, website and YouTube channel. The sessions will last 45 minutes with 20 participants, maximum, per session. Participants will complete online questionnaires to evaluate knowledge and constructs of the SCT, and 3-day dietary records; anthropometric measured and biochemical assessments will be obtained at baseline and at the end of the intervention. The main results are the vegetables and fruit intake, constructs of the SCT and knowledge. The secondary results are weight, height, waist and hip circumference, body water and fat, muscle mass and biochemical analyzes (lipids profile and blood glucose). The comparison of the results will be performed using t-test, chi-square, confidence intervals and analysis of variance), with a significance level of P < 0.05. Results Not apply Conclusions This intervention could contribute to the adoption and maintenance of vegetables and fruit consumption in Mexican workers and promote the use of e-Health interventions as global well-being digital strategies. Funding Sources Postgraduate Incorporation and Permanence Program of the National Program of Postgraduate Quality (PROINPEP) from Universidad de Guadalajara
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Chang, I.-Cheng, Chuang-Chun Liu, and Kuanchin Chen. "The effects of hedonic/utilitarian expectations and social influence on continuance intention to play online games." Internet Research 24, no. 1 (January 28, 2014): 21–45. http://dx.doi.org/10.1108/intr-02-2012-0025.
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Purpose – The focus in this study is a model that predicts continuance intention of online multi-player games. In this integrated model, the social cognitive theory (SCT) lays out the foundation of two types of pre-use (pre-play) expectations, the flow theory captures the affective feeling with the game as a moderator for the effect from the two pre-use expectations, and subjective norm together with its associated antecedents cover a wide spectrum of social influences. Design/methodology/approach – A questionnaire was designed and pre-tested before distributing to target respondents. The reliability and validity of the instrument both met the commonly accepted guidelines. The integrated model was assessed first by examining its measurement model and then the structural model. Findings – The integration of cognitive, affective and social influence in this model explains a larger amount of variance compared to the competing models and existing studies. Originality/value – Unlike a popular trend that studies predictors of online games from either cognitive or affect angle, the work looks at both together to study how their joint effect is related to continuance intention. This marks an important improvement as cognitive expectations derived from SCT captures the pre-use experience that may be influenced or swayed by sources including those that are inflated or incorrect. By studying flow as a moderator in conjunction with other sources of influence, the authors are able to further the understanding of how the pre-use expectations may be shaped by one's own experience.
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M. Sirazieva, Liliya, Radif R. Zamaletdinov, Rezida A. Fahrutdinova, and Rifat R. Fahrutdinov. "Models of Self-Regulated Learning in the Context of New Higher Education Standards Implementation." Journal of Social Sciences Research, SPI 1 (November 13, 2018): 17–22. http://dx.doi.org/10.32861/jssr.spi1.17.22.
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Self-regulated learning (SRL) is viewed as an important aspect of student academic performance and achievement. Over the past decades, the concept of SRL has been heavily researched, with many educational psychologists proposing theoretical models and setting up studies to test the theories and provide pragmatic information about SRL. The aim of this review was to analyze different models of SRL. To achieve this goal, three models of SRL developed by Zimmerman, Pintrich and Efklides were presented. All of the models had empirical evidence supporting the validity of some of their main aspects. As developing their models, both Pintrich and Zimmerman, and partly Efklides; drew on the same background theory and their models reflected Bandura’s 1986 Social Cognitive Theory, underlining social foundations of thinking and behavior. The terminology also varied from one model to another, but all the authors assumed SRL to proceed from a preparatory or preliminary phase, through actual performance or task completion phase, to an appraisal or adaptation one.
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Hall, Elisha, J. A. Albrecht, W. Chai, and W. Koszewski. "Development, Validation, and Pilot Test of a Social Cognitive Theory (SCT)-based Instrument for Growing Healthy Kids (GHK)." Journal of Nutrition Education and Behavior 46, no. 4 (July 2014): S154—S155. http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.jneb.2014.04.150.
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