Self-regulatory efficacy's role in the relationship between exercise identity and perceptions of and actual exercise behaviour

摘要: Abstract Identity theory posits that when people endorse an identity they maintain or alter their behaviour in order to behave consistently with identity. This assertion is supported the exercise context where strength of relates behaviour. Less known about self-regulatory constructs may aid individuals behaving Self-regulatory efficacy mediate relationship between and given influence this variable on self-regulation; has not been examined. Exercise research focused behaviour; yet, recognizes perceptions identity-behaviour consistency as theoretically important. Through influencing how identity-relevant information processed, also consistency. Objective social cognitive theories were used examine a mediator i) ii) Method/design Undergraduate students (n = 311) followed for 8 weeks. At baseline, participants completed demographic, measures. After 4 weeks reported after Results Consistent theory, self-efficacy mediated both outcomes. Conclusions Findings extend literature by providing empirical support mechanism through which leads perception behavioural meanings.