Abstract
While much research documents the influence of self-efficacy on enactment of health behaviors, relatively less attention has been given to the factors that influence self-efficacy. To enhance our understanding of the various sources of self-efficacy, this study integrated social identity theory into this context and proposed and tested a model, which describes a process through which social identity can influence self-efficacy of engaging in health-related behaviors. Consistent with the proposed meditational model, the findings showed that individuals who had stronger social identity with a given social group perceived greater social support from the group, which in turn predicted higher self-efficacy of engaging in a health-related behavior advocated by the group, and ultimately predicted greater behavioral intention. Theoretical and practical implications are discussed.
Original language | English |
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Pages (from-to) | 588-604 |
Number of pages | 17 |
Journal | Communication Studies |
Volume | 67 |
Issue number | 5 |
DOIs | |
Publication status | Published - 2016 Oct 19 |
Bibliographical note
Publisher Copyright:© 2016 Central States Communication Association.
All Science Journal Classification (ASJC) codes
- Communication