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Topic- Attitudes & perceptions
Next, apply self-efficacy to exercise
Self-efficacy was likewise a component of a second study from University of Illinois researchers. They were interested in finding out if self-efficacy could affect a person’s “self-regulation” strategies (for example, setting goals, monitoring progress or asking others for support) to help them maintain an exercise program.
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Older adults who think they can, do
Self-efficacy is broadly defined as a person’s belief in his or her ability to accomplish something. If people believe they can (or cannot) improve their cognitive skills and memory, will that belief affect their success at doing so? To find out, a team of researchers measured the effectiveness of a training program based in inductive reasoning, where people look at specific examples or instances, find patterns and then use these to derive general conclusions.
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Positive actions may counteract depression
Depression ranks as the fourth leading cause of disability around the globe, according to the World Health Organization. While depression is felt by approximately 121 million people worldwide, fewer than 25% of them have access to effective treatments. A group of researchers in positive psychology wondered if alternative therapies could help.
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