The Role of Self-Efficacy in Predicting Adherence/Compliance to Health Behavior Regimens (open access)

The Role of Self-Efficacy in Predicting Adherence/Compliance to Health Behavior Regimens

The purpose of the present study was to investigate the relationship between Self-Efficacy Theory (Bandura, 19 77) and adherence to health behavior prescription. A self report Self-Efficacy Questionnaire was developed to assess levels of efficacy. Dietary adherence was determined by self report as well as body composition assay and measurement of body weight. Levels of exercise compliance were assessed by self report in addition to a treadmill test.
Date: May 1985
Creator: Cline, Mark H. (Mark Holley)
System: The UNT Digital Library