Social Cognitive Theory and Physical Activity During Breast Cancer Treatment

Abstract

Social cognitive theory and physical activity during breast cancer treatment warrant additional study with larger sample sizes and multivariate analyses. Interventions to increase physical activity among patients with breast cancer may use social cognitive theory and assess theory constructs as potential mediators or moderators in intervention evaluation.

An exploratory study of the factors that influence physical activity for prostate cancer survivors

“…Social support, having an exercise role model or partner has been positively linked with physical activity participation among breast cancer survivors [31,32]. Social support is also correlated with physical activity in the general adult population [33,34] and our study indicates that social non-competitive physical activity has appeal for older men and should be considered when designing physical activity interventions for this group.…”

Outdoor Adventure Therapy to Increase Physical Activity in Young Adult Cancer Survivors

“…These findings are consistent with results from a study of 21 breast cancer survivors undergoing treatment in which a higher daily energy expenditure (kilocalories per kilogram body weight per day) was significantly associated with, among other correlates, higher PA enjoyment (Rogers et al, 2005). However, there were no significant effects on increasing enjoyment of unstructured PA such as digging in the garden, raking leaves, etc.…”

Social‐cognitive aspects of underserved Latinas preparing to undergo genetic cancer risk assessment for hereditary breast and ovarian cancer

“…The larger literature explaining general health-promotion behaviors has drawn from existing social-cognitive models that may be applicable to Latinas awaiting GCRA. Social-cognitive theory (SCT), for example, has been applied as an underlying theory for behavior change in studies of breast cancer patients and breast screening behaviors [33,34]. SCT emphasizes the interactions between cognition and behavior, and focuses on the perceived self-efficacy of health habits along with the perceived facilitators and barriers to the changes sought.…”