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Table of Contents
1 Description and Theoretical Background
2 Use in Health Behavior Theories
3 Measures and Measurement
4 Most Common Barriers
5 Measurement and Methodological Issues
6 Summary
7 References
8 Appendix 1
9 Appendix 2
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Appendix 3

11 Appendix 4
12 Published Examples

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Other Constructs
 

Barriers

 

Dispositional Optimism

 

Environments

 

Illness Representations

  Implementation Intentions
  Intention, Expectation, and Willingness
  Normative Beliefs
  Optimistic Bias
  Perceived Benefits
  Perceived Control
  Perceived Severity
  Perceived Vulnerability
  Self-Efficacy
  Self-Reported Behavior
  Social Influence
  Social Support
  Stages
  Worry

Perceived Barriers to Self-Management and Preventive Behaviors
Russell E. Glasgow, Ph.D.

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Appendix 3. Barrier-based Exercise Self-Efficacy

Confidence Scale
0% 10% 20% 30% 40% 50% 60% 70% 80% 90% 100%
Not at all Confident Somewhat Confident Absolutely Confident
Confidence Rating
Over the next six months I could exercise... (0-100 %)
1. When tired........ _____________________
2. During or following a personal crisis........ _____________________
3. When feeling depressed........ _____________________
4. When feeling anxious........ _____________________
5. During bad weather........ _____________________
6. When slightly sore from the last time I exercised........ _____________________
7. When on vacation........ _____________________
8. When there are competing interests (like my favorite TV show)........ _____________________
9. When I have a lot of work to do........ _____________________
10. When I haven't reached my exercise goals........ _____________________
11. When I don't receive support from family or friends........ _____________________
12. Following complete recovery from an illness which has caused me to        stop exercising for a week or longer........ _____________________
13. When I have no one to exercise with........ _____________________
14. When my schedule is hectic........ _____________________

Garcia AW, King AC. Predicting Long-Term Adherence to Aerobic Exercise: A Comparison of Two Models. Journal of Sport & Exercise Psychology 1991;13:394-410. (abby.king@stanford.edu)

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