Predicting Childhood Obesity Prevention Behaviors Using Social Cognitive Theory among Upper Elementary African-American Children

2014 ◽  
Vol 34 (2) ◽  
pp. 187-197 ◽  
Author(s):  
Shakeyrah Elmore ◽  
Manoj Sharma
Keyword(s):  
African American ◽  
Childhood Obesity ◽  
Social Cognitive Theory ◽  
Obesity Prevention ◽  
Social Cognitive ◽  
Cognitive Theory ◽  
Upper Elementary ◽  
African American Children ◽  
Childhood Obesity Prevention ◽  
American Children

scholarly journals A Process Evaluation of a Social Cognitive Theory–Based Childhood Obesity Prevention Intervention

2012 ◽  
Vol 14 (2) ◽  
pp. 189-198 ◽  
Author(s):  
Paul Branscum ◽  
Manoj Sharma ◽  
Lihshing Leigh Wang ◽  
Bradley Wilson ◽  
Liliana Rojas-Guyler
Keyword(s):  
Childhood Obesity ◽  
Social Cognitive Theory ◽  
Process Evaluation ◽  
Obesity Prevention ◽  
Social Cognitive ◽  
Cognitive Theory ◽  
Childhood Obesity Prevention ◽  
Prevention Intervention

Examining Whether the Social Cognitive Theory Concepts Predict Childhood Obesity Prevention Outcome Expectations

2020 ◽  
Vol 41 (2) ◽  
pp. 143-151
Author(s):  
Dayna S. Alexander ◽  
Chunhua Cao ◽  
Moya L. Alfonso
Keyword(s):  
African American ◽  
Childhood Obesity ◽  
Obesity Prevention ◽  
Self Efficacy ◽  
Moral Disengagement ◽  
Social Cognitive ◽  
Cognitive Theory ◽  
Outcome Expectations ◽  
Childhood Obesity Prevention ◽  
The Social

The social cognitive theory (SCT) has been used to explain and promote childhood obesity prevention behaviors. We examined whether the SCT concepts predicted outcome expectations of childhood obesity among the children of African American caregivers. Caregivers ( n  = 128) completed the childhood obesity perceptions paper-based survey. A multiple linear regression was conducted to determine the direct effects of moral disengagement, environment, self-efficacy, and behavioral capability on outcome expectations ( p < .05). A mediation analysis using a bootstrapping bias correction method was used to test whether self-efficacy and behavioral capability mediated the effect of moral disengagement and environment on outcome expectations. Caregivers reported high levels of moral disengagement ( M = 4.13; standard deviation [ SD] = 0.70) and self-efficacy ( M = 4.26; SD = 0.64) and moderate levels of behavioral capability ( M = 2.83; SD = 0.75) and environment ( M = 2.92; SD = 0.74). Findings indicated the hypothesized relationships in the SCT were not fully supported. In addition, the indirect effects of environment on outcome expectations were not statistically significantly mediated by behavioral capability. This research warrants more attention in testing the SCT concepts for the development of childhood obesity prevention efforts that prioritize African American families in rural communities.

scholarly journals Using Social Cognitive Theory to Predict Physical Activity in Inner-City African American School Children

2008 ◽  
Vol 30 (4) ◽  
pp. 378-391 ◽  
Author(s):  
Jeffrey J. Martin ◽  
Nate McCaughtry
Keyword(s):  
Physical Activity ◽  
African American ◽  
Built Environment ◽  
Inner City ◽  
Social Cognitive Theory ◽  
Social Cognitive ◽  
Cognitive Theory ◽  
African American Children ◽  
American Children

Researchers using social cognitive theory and employing built environment constructs to predict physical activity (PA) in inner-city African American children is quite limited. Thus, the purpose of our investigation was to evaluate the ability of important social cognitive variables (e.g., self-efficacy) and built environment constructs (e.g., neighborhood hazards) to predict African American children’s PA. Children (N = 331, ages 10–14) completed questionnaires assessing social cognitive theory constructs and PA. Using multiple regression analyses we were able to account for 19% of the variance in PA. Based on standardized beta weights, the best predictors of PA were time spent outside and social support derived from friends. These findings illuminate the valuable role of PA support from peers, as well as the simple act of going outside for inner-city African American children.

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