Self-efficacy is central to health behaviour theories due to its robust predictive capabilities. In
this paper, we present and review evidence for a self-efficacy-as-motivation argument in …

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 …

Two studies examine the psychometric properties and socio-demographic correlates of the
General Self-efficacy Scale (GSE)(Jerusalem and Schwarzer, 1986; Schwarzer, 1993) …

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 …

Objective: The effects of self-efficacy beliefs on physical activity are well documented, but
much less is known about the origins of self-efficacy beliefs. This article proposes scales to …

The General Self-Efficacy Scale (GSE) Page 1 The General Self-Efficacy Scale (GSE) Authors Ralf
Schwarzer & Matthias Jerusalem Citation Schwarzer, R., & Jerusalem, M. (1995). Generalized …

During the 1980's social cognitive theory has evolved as an explanation of human behavior.
One of this theory's component constructs, self-efficacy, has received increasing attention as …

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 …

Aims: General self-efficacy (GSE) refers to optimistic self-beliefs of being able to perform and
control behaviors, and is linked with various physical and mental health outcomes …

Self-efficacy is a construct that focuses on an individual's evaluation of their capacity to do
something successfully in a given situation. Antonio Bandura defined the construct as …