ABSTRACT According to Self-Efficacy Theory (SET; Bandura, A.(1977). Self-efficacy:
Toward a unifying theory of behavioral change. Psychological Review, 84 (2), 191–215) …

The purpose of this article was to report on studies that examined the use of Self Efficacy
Theory to investigate the exercise involvement of beginner and experienced participants in …

Although a considerable amount of research has established the beneficial effects of social
support on health and well-being, relatively little work has focused on identifying those …

The first purpose of the present study examined whether individuals with different exercise
behaviors (classified by attendance) experienced different or similar cognitive patterns. It …

Self-efficacy, the degree of confidence an individual has for performing a given behavior, is
a central concept in social learning theory. Self-efficacy is a strong correlate of current …

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 …

Self-efficacy theory is the most prominent sub-theory stemming from Bandura's social
cognitive theory (1986). The theory posits that people will be more likely to engage in …

Social cognitive theory (Bandura, 1986, 1995, 1997) has figured prominently among social
psychological approaches taken to the investigation of exercise behavior. The present study …

A number of investigators have attempted to identify the determinants of continued
participation in exercise regimens. Within a social cognitive framework, the present study …

Known for its ability to improve fitness and health, high-intensity functional training (HIFT)
focuses on functional movements completed at high intensities, often yielding outcomes …