Relations of Transtheoretical Model Stage, Self-Efficacy, and Voluntary Physical Activity in African American Preadolescents

Effects of Body Mass Index on Children's Physical Activity Levels in School-Based “Dance Dance Revolution”

“…Another study found children in a schoolbased exergaming program learned new skills and enjoyed the gameplay, both of which were associated with higher levels of PA. 12 Moreover, research comparing DDR with traditional aerobic dance found the participants in the DDR group had significantly higher self-efficacy for PA participation 14 (an important predictor of PA levels). 15,16 In summary, DDR has demonstrated significant acute effects on children's PA participation and psychosocial outcomes. A need exists, however, to understand how weight status affects children's participation in this innovative PA modality.…”

Peers and Obesity during Childhood and Adolescence: A Review of the Empirical Research on Peers, Eating, and Physical Activity

“…What is striking in this literature is not necessarily the use of modeling as an intervention tool, but the scarcity of the basic research (in comparison to similar studies on eating conformity) testing the circumstances under which conformity or modeling is optimized. The use (or overuse) of modeling in physical activity interventions is possibly due to the heavy reliance of this literature on the concept of self-efficacy, also developed [126]. In Bandura’s theory [126], self-efficacy, or beliefs about one’s personal (in)adequacies, is a cognitive mechanism thought to mediate exposure to behaviors and subsequent action, and physical activity self-efficacy refers to an individual’s belief that he/she can successfully overcome perceived barriers and perform required skills necessary to engage in physical activity (in terms of frequency, duration, and intensity.…”

“…The use (or overuse) of modeling in physical activity interventions is possibly due to the heavy reliance of this literature on the concept of self-efficacy, also developed [126]. In Bandura’s theory [126], self-efficacy, or beliefs about one’s personal (in)adequacies, is a cognitive mechanism thought to mediate exposure to behaviors and subsequent action, and physical activity self-efficacy refers to an individual’s belief that he/she can successfully overcome perceived barriers and perform required skills necessary to engage in physical activity (in terms of frequency, duration, and intensity. Although a number of studies have shown that physical activity self-efficacy is both an important determinant as well as a consequence of physical activity and that exposure to physically active models can increase physical activity [22,127-133], the (over) simplistic application of the modeling methodology in these interventions has often resulted in very limited success as described in the later review of these studies.…”

Effects of the Youth Fit 4 Life physical activity/nutrition protocol on body mass index, fitness and targeted social cognitive theory variables in 9‐ to 12‐year‐olds during after‐school care

“…Within this new protocol, entitled Youth Fit 4 Life, the use of theory‐based behavioural skills was intended to better‐support increased physical activity and healthy eating behaviours occurring both within and beyond after‐school care time. This is based upon research conducted on the earlier version of the protocol, and with older participants …”