How Are Previous Physical Activity and Self-Efficacy Related to Future Physical Activity and Self-Efficacy?

Prabu David; Michael L. Pennell; Randi E. Foraker; Mira L. Katz; Janet Buckworth; Electra D. Paskett

Health Education & Behavior Vol. 41, No. 6 (December 2014) pp. 573–576

Self-efficacy (SE) has been found to be a robust predictor of success in achieving physical activity (PA) goals. While much of the current research has focused on SE as a trait, SE as a state has received less attention. Using day-to-day...