Self-Efficacy and Outcome Expectancy in Beginning Weight Training Class: Their Relations to Students Behavioral Intention and Actual Behavior

• Autores: Zan Gao, Ping Xiang, Amelia M. Lee, Louis Harrison
• Localización: Research quarterly for exercise and sport, ISSN 0270-1367, Vol. 79, Nº. 1, 2008, págs. 92-100
• Idioma: inglés
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• Resumen

  • This study was an initial attempt to investigate the relationships among self-efficacy, outcome expectancy, behavioral intention, and actual behavior over time in a beginning weight training class. A total of 109 participants completed questionnaires assessing their self-efficacy, outcome expectancy, and intentions for future weight training. Their attendance and workout logs were calculated as a measure of actual behavior. Correlation analyses revealed significant positive relationships among all the variables during both program periods. Multiple regression analyses indicated that outcome expectancy initially played a more important role than self-efficacy in predicting behavioral intention and actual behavior. However, self-efficacy appeared more influential at midprogram. Findings of this study can enhance our understanding of the determining factors for individuals� motivated behaviors in college physical activity classes.