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Showing 1 to 20 of 299 for “"Social Cognitive Theory"”.
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Using Social Cognitive Theory to Model Health Behaviors Among Chinese Children
<p>This study examined the usefulness of Social Cognitive Theory (SCT) to model fast-food intake, fruit/vegetable consumption, and regular physical activity among a group of Chinese-American children in a Southeastern Virginia urban area.</p> <p>An observational cross-sectional survey research …
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Quality of Life Intervention for Breast Cancer Survivors: Application of Social Cognitive Theory
… through a quality of life intervention based on Social Cognitive Theory. Relationships between social cognitive variables, positive coping behaviors, and quality of life were explored. The intervention was conducted in collaboration with an established cancer treatment center and provided …
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Using Social Cognitive Theory to Improve Intake of Dairy Products by College Students
… be well received. Psycho-socio variables from Social Cognitive Theory (self regulation, social support, self-efficacy and outcome expectations) have been associated with adoption of healthy eating habits in college students and are associated with dairy consumption in adolescents. A series of …
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Personal goals systems and social cognitive theory: A motivational model of college student alcohol use
… under the influence. Goals constitute a broad cognitive context in which behaviors occur. As an established technology for studying goal constructs, personal projects (Little, 1983; 1989; 1998) assess both long-term and short-term goals, as well perceptions about the goals assessed. Aided by …
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Self-reported food safety behaviors in independent ethnic restaurants: an application of the Social Cognitive Theory
… outbreaks. Little has been done using the Social Cognitive Theory to predict food safety behaviors, especially in independent ethnic restaurants. The purpose of this study was to determine whether self-efficacy, self-regulation, outcome expectations, and environmental determinants are …
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Social cognitive theory-based physical activity intervention delivered by non-supervised technology in persons with multiple sclerosis
… study was to examine the efficacy of a 6-week, theory-based intervention (i.e., social cognitive theory [SCT]) delivered by newsletters and telephone calls for increasing physical activity in persons with MS who were physically inactive and had middle levels of self-efficacy. The intervention …
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Use of an Interactive Web-based Platform, Founded on Constructs from the Social Cognitive Theory, to Benefit Eating Competence
… the development of the web portal is the social cognitive theory (SCT). In health promotion, the purpose of the SCT is to help people stay healthy through good self-management of health habits. This dissertation focused on four constructs: self-efficacy, behavioral capabilities, …
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Nourish: Utilizing food resource management techniques and the social cognitive theory to improve cooking skills among snap-eligible adults
Submission published under a 24 month embargo labeled 'U of I Access', the embargo will last until 2025-05-01
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The Role of Social Support Seeking and Social Constraints on Psychological Outcomes After Trauma: A Social Cognitive Theory Perspective
Social Cognitive Theory (SCT) posits that survivors of a traumatic event have the ability to influence their own outcomes and do so most aptly when they perceive they can exert control over their outcomes. Posttraumatic growth outcomes are associated with a greater perception of controllability, …
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The Impact of the Food Safety Training Program on Food Handlers in the Food Service Industry: A Social Cognitive Theory Perspective
… based on firm behavioral development and psycho-social theories. Therefore, two studies were conducted to develop and examine a multilevel and reciprocal food safety training framework to identify the key factors associated with training outcomes by adopting theories (i.e., social cognitive …
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The feasibility and efficacy of a novel social cognitive theory-based intervention to reduce sedentary time and promote physical activity among working adults
Submission published under a 24 month embargo labeled 'U of I Access', the embargo will last until 2025-05-01
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ENVIRONMENTAL, SOCIAL, AND RELATIONAL FACTORS THAT INFLUENCE THE HEALTH AND PHYSICAL ACTIVITY PARTICIPATION OF CHRISTIAN AFRICAN AMERICAN MOTHER-DAUGHTER DYADS: A SOCIAL COGNITIVE THEORY ANALYSIS.
… October 17, 2012. TITLE: ENVIRONMENTAL, SOCIAL, AND RELATIONAL FACTORS THAT INFLUENCE THE HEALTH AND PHYSICAL ACTIVITY PARTICIPATION OF CHRISTIAN AFRICAN AMERICAN MOTHER-DAUGHTER DYADS: A SOCIAL COGNITIVE THEORY ANALYSIS. MAJOR PROFESSOR: Dr. Stephen Brown, Ph.D. Physical inactivity is a …
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When Does Self -Efficacy Enhance Performance? Effects of Autonomous Regulation in Culturally Diverse Groups
… reported a positive relationship consistent with social cognitive theory. As social cognitive theory also contends a positive self-efficacy-performance relationship at the within-person level, several recent studies (Vancouver et al., 2001, 2002) reported a negative relationship contradictory to …
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Prevalence of Tobacco Use among African-American College Students
… cigarette smoking, using the framework of the Social Cognitive Theory. It was hypothesized that existing regulation of smoking, positive attitude toward academics and school connectedness would be related to low cigarette-smoking rates, while exposure to pro-tobacco promotions would be related …
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Reinventing the Wheel: Examining the Antecedents, Moderators, and Outcomes of the Innovation Process
… leader-member exchange was positively related to cognitive and behavioral learning strategies focused towards generating innovative ideas. Employees with proactive personalities were more likely to engage in the innovation process, and a sense of psychological safety in regard to the climate for …
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KNOCK! KNOCK! IS THE DOCTOR IN? IMPACT OF CONSUMER-FACING HEALTH IT ON HEALTH OUTCOMES
<p>This study draws from Bandura’s Social Cognitive Theory (SCT) to investigate how the Consumer-Facing Health-ITs (CHITs) influence the health outcomes of patients (or consumers) in a primary care setting. This study brings the patient's perceptions to the table and conducts this investigation by …
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Improving interpersonal communication skills regarding condom use among first year college women: Assessment of a pilot intervention
… (one-on-one interviews), and based on tenets of Social Cognitive Theory, and to evaluate the effects of this intervention on improving interpersonal communication skills regarding condom use among first year college women.
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Framing psychological factors effect on knowledge sharing behaviour: moderating role of islamic work ethics
… facet of Islamic values. The underpinning theory of this research was Social Cognitive Theory which examined the effects of psychological factors (self-efficacy, expectations and personality traits) on KSB. Based on contingency approach, IWE was hypothesized to moderate the relationship …
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Physical education teacher educator's attitudes toward and understanding of online physical education
… toward and understanding of K-12 OLPE. Bandura’s Social Cognitive Theory (1986), which is comprised of the interaction between behavior, personal factors, and environmental factors served as the theoretical framework for this study. Data were collected utilizing semi-structured open-ended …
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How Motivational Interviewing Affects the Motivation, Self-Efficacy, and Outcome Expectancies of Adjudicated Adolescents in a School Setting
… alcohol disorders in adults. Albert Bandura's social cognitive theory suggests there is a reciprocal interaction between personal, environmental, and behavioral factors that contribute to substance use. This theory is also useful for identifying factors (e.g. motivation, self-efficacy, and …
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