Outcome expectations in exercise: Distinguishing between likelihood and desirability

Background: Outcome expectations from Bandura's (1986) social-cognitive theory have been inconsistently conceptualized in the literature. The perceived likelihood of an outcome happening is one aspect, but the extent to which one values that outcome is also important. The relationship between the likelihood and desirability of an outcome to each other and to behavioural intentions and exercise behaviour is not well understood. null Objectives:...