Abstract Purpose: We explored Bandura's self-efficacy theory as applied to older adult (aged
63–92) participation in physical and social activity in a cross-cultural study. Design and …

According to Bandura's self‐efficacy theory, there are four sources of self‐efficacy: past
experience, vicarious experience, verbal persuasion, and perception of physical states. The …

Attenuating the physical decline and increases in disability associated with the aging
process is an important public health priority. Evidence suggests that regular physical …

Background: Self-efficacy, action control, and social support are considered to influence
changes in physical activity levels in older adults. This study examines the relationship …

BACKGROUND: Only a fifth of older people undertake a level of physical activity sufficient to
lead to health benefit. Misconceptions about the ageing process and beliefs about the costs …

The value of exercise to the health and well-being of older adults has received considerable
attention in recent years. Factors that influence older adults to move from an inactive to an …

BACKGROUND: Population ageing affects most undeveloped, developing and developed
countries. Less than a quarter of older people undertake a level of physical activity …

This study examines whether high self-efficacy is protective against a decline in functional
status in community-residing elderly persons. Data came from a sample of 1,103 subjects …

Background: Despite the potential benefits of exercise, rates of exercise among older adults
remain low. Self-efficacy expectation is the strongest correlate of exercise behavior or …

We examined the effects of acute and long-term exercise on perceptions of personal efficacy
in sedentary, middle-aged males and females. Both males and females demonstrated …