“…Evidence reviews have indicated that self-efficacy, or the belief that one can affect change, and outcome expectations can act as mediators for increasing healthy lifestyle behaviors in children and adolescents (Cerin, Barnett, & Baranowski, 2009;Lubans, Foster, & Biddle, 2008;Van Stralen et al, 2011). Findings from our study highlight the powerful impact that cognitive beliefs toward engaging in healthy lifestyle behaviors, perceived difficulty, and self-concept have on healthy lifestyle behaviors (Cheie & Miu, 2016;Power, Ullrich-French, Steele, Daratha, & Bindler, 2011;Suchert, Hanewinkel, & Isensee, 2015).…”