This review investigated three research questions (i) What is the utility of social cognitive
theory (SCT) to explain physical activity (PA)?;(ii) Is the effectiveness of SCT moderated by …

Purpose Little is known about how to improve and create sustainable lifestyle behaviors of
cancer survivors. Interventions based on social cognitive theory (SCT) have shown promise …

Studies have found physical inactivity to be a significant health risk factor and have
demonstrated how physical inactivity behaviour varies according to social background. As a …

Accumulating research indicates robust associations between sense of control and salutary
health and well-being outcomes. However, whether change in sense of control is associated …

This brief review on perceived control and aging is organized according to 3 perspectives of
research involving description, explanation, and modification. An extensive body of literature …

A broad range of studies conducted over the past 50 years suggest that perceived control is
an important construct to physical health and psychological well-being. When people feel …

Objective: Both higher levels of educational attainment and a strong sense of control over
one's life independently predict better health and longevity. Evidence also suggests that …

Background With the dramatically increasing contribution of Alzheimer's Disease and other
forms of dementia to the global burden of disease, countries are being urged to address this …

Background Regular physical activity (PA) is foundational to human health, yet most people
are inactive. A sound understanding of the determinants of PA may be instructive for building …

Perceived control plays an important role for health across adulthood and old age. However,
little is known about the factors that account for such associations and whether changes in …