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What is Social Cognitive Theory in Health Education about?

This chapter discusses Social Cognitive Theory (SCT) and how it relates to health behavior and education. SCT posits that human behavior is influenced by personal factors, environmental factors, and the behavior itself in a dynamic reciprocal relationship. The chapter provides a brief history of SCT and describes key constructs such as self-efficacy, observational learning, and reciprocal determinism. It also gives examples of how SCT has been applied to design health education programs and interventions.

Author

Daniel Mesa

Language

EN