Self-efficacy moderates the mediation of intentions into behavior via plans
Journal article
Lippke, Sonia, Wiedemann, Amelie U., Ziegelmann, Jochen P., Reuter, Tabea and Schwarzer, Karl Ralf. (2009). Self-efficacy moderates the mediation of intentions into behavior via plans. American Journal of Health Behavior. 33(5), pp. 521 - 529. https://doi.org/10.5993/AJHB.33.5.5
Authors | Lippke, Sonia, Wiedemann, Amelie U., Ziegelmann, Jochen P., Reuter, Tabea and Schwarzer, Karl Ralf |
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Abstract | Objective : To examine the putative moderating role of self-efficacy in the intention-planning-behavior relationship. Methods : In N812 individuals, intentions (independent variable) were assessed at baseline, whereas action plans (mediator), self-efficacy (moderator), and physical activity (dependent variable) were measured again 4 weeks later. We examined a moderated-mediation model. Results : Self-efficacy moderates the mediation process: the strength of the mediated effect increased along with levels of self-efficacy. The results remain valid after accounting for baseline physical activity. Conclusions : For plans to mediate the intention-behavior relation, people must hold sufficiently high levels of self-efficacy. If they lack self-efficacy, planning may be in vain. |
Keywords | action plans; intentions; moderated mediation; physical activity; self-efficacy |
Year | 2009 |
Journal | American Journal of Health Behavior |
Journal citation | 33 (5), pp. 521 - 529 |
Publisher | P N G Publications |
ISSN | 1087-3244 |
Digital Object Identifier (DOI) | https://doi.org/10.5993/AJHB.33.5.5 |
Page range | 521 - 529 |
Research Group | Institute for Positive Psychology and Education |
Place of publication | United States of America |
https://acuresearchbank.acu.edu.au/item/86478/self-efficacy-moderates-the-mediation-of-intentions-into-behavior-via-plans
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