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  • Behavioral Science
  • Public Health
  • Psychology

Background:

  • Sedentary behaviors (SB) are linked to adverse health outcomes.
  • Self-efficacy, an individual's belief in their ability to succeed, may influence health behaviors.
  • Understanding the relationship between self-efficacy and SB is crucial for public health interventions.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To systematically synthesize research on the association between sedentary behaviors (SB) and self-efficacy.
  • To investigate potential moderators of this relationship, including age, conceptualization of self-efficacy, conceptualization of SB, and measurement methods.

Main Methods:

  • A systematic literature search was conducted across six databases.
  • A random-effects meta-analysis was performed on data from 26 original studies meeting inclusion criteria.
  • Moderator analyses were employed to examine influencing factors.

Main Results:

  • A significant inverse association was found between self-efficacy and SB (r = -0.158).
  • Higher self-efficacy was linked to lower levels of sedentary behavior.
  • Moderator analyses suggested the strength of this association is relatively consistent across different age groups, conceptualizations of self-efficacy and SB, and measurement approaches.

Conclusions:

  • The findings support a link between self-efficacy and reduced sedentary behavior.
  • Preliminary guidance is offered for interventions aimed at decreasing SB.
  • Further longitudinal research is recommended to establish causality.