Self-efficacy and salivary cortisol responses to acute exercise in physically active and less active adults

Article Abstract:

The physiological manifestations of self-efficacy among active and less active individuals engaged in treadmill running were examined. Salivary cortisol responses by subjects to treadmill running were analyzed. Results showed that active subjects exhibited lower cortisol levels than less active subjects during and after the exercise. This confirms previous findings which showed high self-efficacy results to low adrenocortical activity following physical stress.

Physiological aspects, Treadmill exercise tests

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Self-efficacy and perceptions of effort: a reciprocal relationship

Article Abstract:

Individuals' confidence in their own exercise capabilities (self-efficacy) showed a reciprocal relationship to perceptions of effort during exercise in a study of fifty male kinesiology students. Supporting Bandura's (1986) theory, preexercise efficacy predicted perceptions of effort during exercise and subsequent postexercise efficacy. Further, an association emerged between perceived physical strain during exercise and later self-efficacy gains.

Physical fitness, Self-perception, Self perception

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Does the physical self-efficacy scale assess self-efficacy or self-esteem?

Article Abstract:

A study is conducted to examine whether the Perceived Physical Ability (PPA) subscale of the Physical Self-Efficacy Scale (PSES) measures self-efficacy or self-esteem. The results revealed that while the PPA might be more reflective of esteem than efficacy, task-specific self-efficacy measures demonstrated stronger associations with behavioral outcomes than did the PPA.

Science & research, Health aspects, Exercise

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