Background: Outcome expectancy is a central construct in social cognitive models of health
behavior widely used as frameworks for physical activity research. Purpose: This article …

Outcome expectations, an important element of social cognitive theory, have been
associated with physical activity in older adults. Yet, the measurement of this construct has …

We conducted two studies to examine the reliability and validity of self-report scales for
assessing outcome-expectancy values and perceived barriers for participating in regular …

Objective: The expected emotional consequences of future actions are thought to play an
important role in health behavior change. This research examined whether anticipated …

Although outcome expectancies are regarded as key determinants of health behavior
change, studies on the role of their degree of fulfillment in long-term activity changes are …

The present study adopted a social cognitive framework to examine the role played by
perceptions of personal efficacy in adherence to exercise behavior in sedentary middle …

Objective: To test the relative utility of social support and subjective norm for predicting
exercise intention and stage within the theory of planned behavior. Methods: A population …

The general objective of the study was to examine the influence of various aspects of self-
efficacy on the exercise attendance of novice exercisers. This objective had three distinct …

This study tests the effects of affective and health-related outcome expectancies on physical
exercise, assuming stronger direct and indirect (via intention) effects from affective outcome …

This article reviews the major social cognitive models of adherence or compliance in health
and exercise behavior and attempts to show that these models are more similar to each …