Self-referent thought has become an issue that pervades psychological research in many
domains. In 1977, the famous psychologist Albert Bandura at Stanford University introduced …

The construct of perceived self-efficacy represents one core aspect of socialcognitive theory
(Bandura, 1992, 1997). While outcome expectancies refer to the perception of the possible …

This article reviews the findings of different lines of research applying self-efficacy theory to
various facets of health behavior. Perceived self-efficacy concerns patients' judgments of …

Perceived self-efficacy makes a difference in how people feel, think, and act (Bandura
1997). Thus, it is reasonable that self-efficacy also governs health behaviors. The role that …

Perceived self-efficacy refers to people's beliefs regarding their own abilities. Such
perceptions are believed to be strong determinants of behavioral and emotional processes …

People do not always act in their own best interest. Too many of us smoke too much, drink
too much, eat too much, drive too fast, get too much sun, engage in high-risk sexual …

This article examines health promotion and disease prevention from the perspective of
social cognitive theory. This theory posits a multifaceted causal structure in which self …

Social cognitive theory (SCT; Bandura 1986) has become a fundamental resource in
clinical, educational, social, developmental, health, and personality psychology. It has been …

Perceived self-efficacy operates as an important psychological mechanism linking
psychosocial influences to health functioning. Perceived self-efficacy affects a wide range of …

This popular, established text has been expanded to include the most up-to-date research
on social cognition models and health behaviours. This edition takes account of important …