Role of self efficacy in promoting healthy behavior: Smoking cessation as an example

Saleema A. Gulzar, Yasmin Parpio, Liaquat Ali Khowaja, Ali Khan Khuwaja

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Abstract

Self-efficacy is defined as an individual's perceived capability to perform a behavior for accomplishment of a desirable goal. Enhanced personal self-efficacy is associated with a positive self-concept and self-appraisal of personal control which develops through experiences of mastery and the anticipation of competent performance. This paper aims to analyze the role of self efficacy in promoting healthy behavior. A case scenario has been discussed to support the concept of self-efficacy in promoting healthy behavior taking smoking cessation as a case.

Original languageEnglish
Pages (from-to)245-249
Number of pages5
JournalJournal of the Liaquat University of Medical and Health Sciences
Volume8
Issue number3
Publication statusPublished - Sept 2009

Keywords

  • Healthy behavior
  • Self-efficacy
  • Smoking cessation

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