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. Author manuscript; available in PMC: 2016 Mar 1.
Published in final edited form as: J Transcult Nurs. 2014 Jun 16;27(2):136–146. doi: 10.1177/1043659614539176

Table 1.

Overview of the Application of the Social Cognitive Theory to Intervention Activities.

Social cognitive theory construct Component associated with the Internet-enhanced program
Self-efficacy Social modeling and persuasion from participating with similar peers in the program (via supervised exercise sessions and website profiles)
Observational learning Exercise Videos
Outcome expectations Blog posts of young African American women providing personal testimonials on the benefits of being physical activity
Videos of African American women performing physical activity
Self-regulation Exercise tracker
Social support Message boards and blogs discussing and encouraging performance of physical activity
Wall posts where participants post messages promoting physical activity
Behavioral capability Exercise plans
Exercise videos
Blogs