How Are Previous Physical Activity and Self-Efficacy Related to Future Physical Activity and Self-Efficacy?

Self-efficacy (SE) has been found to be a robust predictor of success in achieving physical activity (PA) goals. While much of the current research has focused on SE as a trait, SE as a state has received less attention. Using day-to-day measurements obtained over 84 days, we examined the relationship between state SE and PA. Postmenopausal women ( n = 71) participated in a 12-week PA intervention administered via cell phone and monitored their...