Self-Efficacy and the Stages of Exercise Behavior Change

This study examined the application of constructs concerning stage of readiness to change and self-efficacy to exercise. We developed two scales to measure stages of change for exercise behavior. Prevalence information on a sample of 1,063 government employees and 429 hospital employees was then obt...

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Published in:Research quarterly for exercise and sport 1992-03, Vol.63 (1), p.60-66
Main Authors: Marcus, Bess H., Selby, Vanessa C., Niaura, Raymond S., Rossi, Joseph S.
Format: Article
Language:English
Subjects:
Adult
Applied psychology
Behavior
Behavior - physiology
Behavior Change
Behavior Modification
Biological and medical sciences
Exercise
Exercise - physiology
Female
Fundamental and applied biological sciences. Psychology
Government Employees
Humans
Male
Motivation
physical activity
Psychology
Psychology. Psychoanalysis. Psychiatry
Psychology. Psychophysiology
Reproducibility of Results
Self Efficacy
Social research
Sports. Leisure
stages of change
Surveys and Questionnaires
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Summary:This study examined the application of constructs concerning stage of readiness to change and self-efficacy to exercise. We developed two scales to measure stages of change for exercise behavior. Prevalence information on a sample of 1,063 government employees and 429 hospital employees was then obtained. Next, the ability of a questionnaire measuring exercise self-efficacy to differentiate employees according to stage of readiness to change was tested. Results from both stages-of-change scales revealed that 34-39% of employees were regularly participating in physical activity. Scores on efficacy items significantly differentiated employees at most stages. Results indicated employees who had not yet begun to exercise, in contrast with those who exercised regularly, had little confidence in their ability to exercise. Continued work at understanding the stages of exercise behavior and exercise self-efficacy could yield important information for enhancing exercise adoption and adherence.
ISSN:0270-1367
2168-3824
DOI:10.1080/02701367.1992.10607557