Significance of self-efficacy in studies investigating exercise interventions for older adults

Abstract

The role of self-efficacy (SE) in studies investigating exercise interventions, conducted with older adults was reviewed A literature search using "PsycINFO." "PubMed," and "Nil Scholarly and Academic Information Navigator" were conducted to identify relevant studies First, we reviewed the following' (1) The role of SE as an outcome of interventions, (2) The role of SE as a predictor of exercise behavior and other variables, (3) Manipulation, or enhancement of SE, and (4) The role of SE as a mediator of exercise and other variables Second, we reviewed three types of SEC scales that have been used in previous studies (1) Task-specific SE, (2) Self-regulatory SE, and (3) General SE. It is suggested that future intervention studies should consider the multiple roles of SE, as well as develop methods of assessing it. (PsycINFO Database Record (c) 2016 APA, all rights reserved)