Warner LM, Schüz B, Knittle K, Ziegelmann JP, Wurm S (2011)
Publication Status: Published
Publication Type: Journal article, Original article
Publication year: 2011
Publisher: Wiley-Blackwell
Book Volume: 3
Pages Range: 172-192
Journal Issue: 2
DOI: 10.1111/j.1758-0854.2011.01050.x
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 aims of the study were twofold: To review previous research on the sources of self-efficacy and to examine the sources in predicting self-efficacy for exercise in older adults. A sample of 309 older adults was assessed at two time points for exercise, exercise-specific self-efficacy, and four sources of self-efficacy. Past experiences, vicarious experiences, and subjective health had significant direct effects on self-efficacy and indirect effects on exercise via self-efficacy. Persuasive arguments did not predict self-efficacy. This suggests that future research should target past experience and vicarious experience as sources of self-efficacy. © 2011 The Authors. Applied Psychology: Health and Well-Being © 2011 The International Association of Applied Psychology.
APA:
Warner, L.M., Schüz, B., Knittle, K., Ziegelmann, J.P., & Wurm, S. (2011). Sources of perceived self-efficacy as predictors of physical activity in older adults. Applied psychology: health and well-being, 3(2), 172-192. https://doi.org/10.1111/j.1758-0854.2011.01050.x
MLA:
Warner, Lisa Marie, et al. "Sources of perceived self-efficacy as predictors of physical activity in older adults." Applied psychology: health and well-being 3.2 (2011): 172-192.
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