@conference{9dce6122fbb9435f8e762f18c70d69b9,
title = "What are the most effective techniques for self-efficacy and physical activity behaviour – and are they the same?",
abstract = "Background: There is convincing evidence that targeting self-efficacy is an effective means of increasing physical activity. However, evidence concerning which are the most effective techniques for changing self-efficacy and thereby physical activity is lacking. The present research aimed to compare the effects of specific intervention techniques used in physical activity interventions, on changes in both self-efficacy and physical activity behaviour. Methods: A systematic literature search of three databases yielded 16 distinct physical activity intervention studies for {\textquoteleft}healthy{\textquoteright} adults that measured changes in both self-efficacy and physical activity. Intervention descriptions were coded using an updated version of a standardised taxonomy to classify behaviour change techniques (Abraham & Michie, 2008). Meta-analysis, with moderator analyses, was conducted to examine the association of changes in self-efficacy, and physical activity, according to whether or not specific intervention techniques were included. Findings: A significant (p",
keywords = "self-efficacy, exercise, physical activity, behaviour change, health psychology, systematic review",
author = "Stefanie Williams and D.P. French",
note = "The full text of this item is not available from the repository. Paper presented at the 2010 British Psychological Society Division of Health Psychology Annual Conference, held 15-17 September 2010, Belfast. The research from this conference presentation was later developed into a full-length journal article - see the link below. Please note Stephanie Williams was using the surname Ashford at the time of presentation.",
year = "2010",
language = "English",
}