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Self-efficacy and outcome expectancy in beginning weight training class: their relations to students' behavioral
Zan Gao1, Ping Xiang, Amelia M Lee
1Department of Exercise and Sport Science, University of Utah, Salt Lake City, UT 84112-0920, USA. zan.gao@hsc.utah.edu
Abstract:
This study was an initial attempt to investigate the relationships among self-efficacy, outcome expectancy, behavioral intention, and actual behavior over time in a beginning weight training class. A total of 109 participants completed questionnaires assessing their self-efficacy, outcome expectancy, and intentions for future weight training. Their attendance and workout logs were calculated as a measure of actual behavior. Correlation analyses revealed significant positive relationships among all the variables during both program periods. Multiple regression analyses indicated that outcome expectancy initially played a more important role than self-efficacy in predicting behavioral intention and actual behavior. However, self-efficacy appeared more influential at midprogram. Findings of this study can enhance our understanding of the determining factors for individuals' motivated behaviors in college physical activity classes.
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