Application Of Social Cognitive Theory Research Articles

Application of social cognitive theory and Islamic theory of consumer behavior in accessing Muslim behavior toward halal nutraceuticals

Purpose This study aims to explore the factors influencing Muslim behavior toward halal nutraceutical products in Malaysia. Design/methodology/approach This study used a quantitative survey approach to 400 Muslim respondents in Malaysia who have experience in consuming or purchasing nutraceutical products. The sampling technique used was multistage stratified sampling, and the data was analyzed using structural equation modeling. Findings This study revealed that perceived safety is the most influential factor contributing to Muslims’ behavior toward halal nutraceutical products in Malaysia, followed by Islamic values, trust, religiosity, maqasid al-Shariah and halal literacy. Research limitations/implications This study has only focused on halal nutraceutical products from the perspective of Muslim consumers in Malaysia. Originality/value This study contributes to understanding the factors that influence Muslim consumers’ behavior toward halal nutraceutical products by adopting the Social Cognitive Theory and Islamic Theory of Consumer Behavior.

Towards Malaysia MADANI: Do Leadership Styles Influence Innovative Work Behavior? A Conceptual Framework for the Malaysian Public Sector

Transformational leadership, known for inspiring and motivating employees, has been positively linked to creativity and innovation, while ambidextrous leadership, which balances exploration and exploitation behaviors and supports both idea generation and implementation. This article provides a conceptual framework for the influence of transformational and ambidextrous leadership on innovative work behavior (IWB) among PTD officers as middle managers in Malaysian public service. The first proposition is transformational leadership positively influences innovative work behavior. The second proposition is ambidextrous leadership positively influences innovative work behavior. This model will be further tested using a quantitative research method, survey questionnaires and analyzed using SPSS and PLS-SEM. Accordingly, understanding of IWB in public sector settings is enhanced. The findings demonstrate the application of Social Cognitive Theory (SCT) and thus offer new theoretical insights and practical suggestions. Thus, this study highlights the importance of work behavior that drives innovation and positive values among employees in determining productivity and efficiency in the public sector, offering valuable insights for policymakers and practitioners.

Application of social cognitive theory to determine shaping factors of environmental intention and behaviors of ecotourist in forest areas

BackgroundEcotourism as a responsible travel to natural areas is proposed as a strategy for forest conservation by enhancing the livelihoods of local communities. However, engaging in environmentally friendly behaviors during forest visit is a crucial factor in achieving this conservation. This study aimed to examine the determinants of intention and actual environmental behavior among ecotourists during their visits to forests.MethodsUtilizing social cognitive theory as the theoretical framework, the data from 409 visitors of recreational forest were analyzed. After confirming the validity and reliability of the data, structural equation modeling was employed for analysis.ResultsThe results indicated that the model could explain 59% of the behavioral intention and 27% of the actual environmentally friendly behaviors of ecotourists during their forest visits. Additionally, social influence and the behaviors of other ecotourists were identified as two significant determinants of individuals’ behavioral intention. Self-efficacy and behavioral intention also emerged as significant factors which shape the actual environmental behaviors of tourists, positively.DiscussionThe findings suggest that social expectations, learning from fellow tourists, and enhancing individuals’ abilities while addressing barriers to exhibiting environmentally friendly behaviors should be prioritized in promotional planning for ecotourism.

Investigating the effect of peer-led educational intervention on behaviors related to pubertal health and its determinants in high school girls of Genaveh, Iran: Application of social cognitive theory

Background Empowering adolescents in the field of puberty health is one of the important goals of public health programs. The present study was carried out with the aim of determining the effect of peer-led training on puberty-related behavior and its determinants using social cognitive theory. Methods: A total of 245 teenage girls were randomly divided into two groups: the intervention group and the comparison group. The questionnaire measuring puberty-related behavior and its determinants was self-administered and completed before and 2 months after training in the two groups. One session for parents, four sessions for peer educators, and four sessions for participants were conducted for 1 month. Results: In the intervention group, unlike the comparison group, the mean scores of knowledge, outcome expectations, self-efficacy, self-control, social support, and behavior increased significantly after training (p <0.05). Based on regression analysis, outcome expectations and social support were the main determinants of puberty-related behavior (adjusted R2 = 0.464). Conclusion: The findings of this study support the effectiveness of the peer-led educational intervention based on social cognitive theory in the improvement of puberty-related behavior and its determinants, which can be used in the design of puberty-related health promotion programs. Further research to assess the longer-term outcomes and to examine other theories of behavior change are suggested.

Enhancing creative work behaviour in higher education institutions amidst the COVID-19 pandemic: the role of self-efficacy

PurposeThe contemporary changes in learning institutions, such as new teaching methods like online teaching that emerged as a result of the corona virus disease (COVID-19) pandemic, require higher education institutions to activate employee creative behaviour to thrive. The COVID-19 pandemic serves as a disruptor and catalyst for traditional teaching methods in universities, leading to the introduction of new teaching methods, which underscores the urgency of creativity research to generate new ideas for work execution. Despite the dynamic education environment that has resulted in new work practices that necessitate creativity, little empirical research stimulating creativity in higher institutions of learning following a pandemic has been done. This research seeks to determine the role of self-efficacy in enhancing creativity and the various types of creativity.Design/methodology/approachAn explanatory research methodology was used to investigate the hypothetical influence of self-efficacy on creativity.FindingsThe findings of the study reveal that self-efficacy significantly enhances the different dimensions of creative behaviour. However, the magnitude of the influence varies significantly among the three categories of creative behaviour. The magnitude of influence of self-efficacy was highest on idea implementation, preceded by generation and championing of ideas.Research limitations/implicationsWe collected data from employees in Uganda’s universities, which were public, and the application of the findings may be limited to public universities because of the difference in the work environment settings in private and public university settings, which may affect the efficacy of the employees. Given that the data were collected in a university setting, the results may be limited to universities. This research adopted a cross-sectional design and employees' efficacy and creative behaviour may change over time. The current study opens the ground for longitudinal research in a related field to establish the causal role of self-efficacy on individuals' creativity over time.Practical implicationsOrganisations must enhance positive organisational behaviour like self-efficacy to enhance university employees' cognitive ability to manage uncertainty associated with creativity. While enhancing self-efficacy, organisations need to consider the strategic actions geared towards enhancing the required type of creative behaviour since findings reveal that the causal effect of self-efficacy significantly differs across the different types of creativity.Originality/valueThis research has both theoretical and empirical value. From an empirical perspective, this is a novel investigation to determine the direct effect of self-efficacy and the individual dimensions of creativity in a public university setting in a developing country like Uganda. By establishing the antecedent role of self-efficacy on creativity, the study provides new insights into how educational systems can maintain operational continuity and adaptability during unprecedented disruptions like the one of COVID-19. This research extends the applicability of social cognitive theory from a theoretical standpoint by affirming that the influence of personality characteristics on an individual (such as self-efficacy) varies with the type of creative behaviour. This is because the tasks involved in the various dimensions of creative behaviour are different and, as a result, are affected by self-efficacy in different ways.

Enhancing Creativity in Educational Institutions: Does Emotional Intelligence Matter?

Academic experts have emphasised the significance of leadership elements like emotional intelligence in cultivating innovative thinking among workers in professional settings. There is a lack of understanding about how emotional intelligence affects various types of creativity. This study sought to determine the antecedent role of emotional intelligence on different dimensions of creativity. The study used an explanatory design methodology to explain the hypothesised relationship between study variables in a detailed and comprehensive manner. The research aimed to understand better how emotional intelligence affects creativity. The research revealed that emotional intelligence significantly and positively affects various forms of creative behaviour. Although the extent of impact varies across the three categories of creativity, idea championing and idea generation are the two categories most influenced by emotional intelligence. The research findings were obtained from a public educational institution, rendering the results potentially only applicable to similar institutions. This is due to the differences in work environments between public and private educational settings, which could impact the creative potential of employees. Additionally, the data was sourced from Technical and Vocational Education and Training (TVET) institutions, making the results particularly relevant to tertiary-level establishments. It is worth noting that this study was cross-sectional, so employees' creative abilities could change over time. Nonetheless, this research provides an opportunity for a future longitudinal study to be conducted in the same field. To help employees overcome their fear of the repercussions of creativity, organisations should focus on enhancing positive leadership behaviours such as emotional intelligence. However, it is important to consider the stage of creative behaviour when enhancing emotional intelligence among leaders, as studies have shown that emotional intelligence can have varying effects on creative behaviour. This research holds both practical and theoretical significance. This is a novel study to establish the direct impact of emotional intelligence and individual dimensions of creative behaviour in public TVETIs in developing countries such as Kenya. The study also extends the application of social cognitive theory by confirming that the role of leaders' personality traits, such as emotional intelligence, varies with the type of creative behaviour. This is because the embedded tasks in the dimensions of creative behaviour tasks differ

EXTERNAL LOCUS OF CONTROL: TALENT ACQUISITION IMPLICATIONS FOR THE HOSPITALITY AND TOURISM SECTOR POSTCOVID 19

Purpose – This paper is presented through the lens of Social Cognitive Theory (SCCT) (Lent et al., 1994), and seeks to examine the role of parental influence and internship programs on Job Pursuit Intentions (JPI) in the Vietnamese Hospitality and Tourism industry. Methodology/Design/Approach – Data were collected through a survey of fourth-year Hospitality and Tourism students at six universities in Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam. Student responses to a series of prepared questions allowed structural relationships to be developed between key variables, which were illuminated through the deployment of Structural Equation Modeling (SEM) using Smart-PLS. Findings – The study found that parental support and internship programs significantly affect JPI. This research also revealed the potential for using SCCT in JPI examinations. Further, it indicated that the relationship between parental support and JPI and the relationship between internship programs and JPI are moderated by External Locus of Control (ELOC). Originality of the research - This research deploys a novel application of SCCT within a collectivist society with Confucian values in the context of JPI amongst Vietnamese hospitality and tourism students. It further gives insight for human resources departments of H&amp;T foreign brands and universities on how to better target student and graduate recruitment.

Influences of social environment on farmers’ behavioural to practice an agricultural technology, screenhouse: An application of social cognitive theory

Climate change has a high impact on the agricultural sector, especially horticulture farming which aims to increase the welfare of farmers. Screenhouse technology can be a solution to increase the productivity and quality of agricultural products. This study is aimed to analyse the behaviour of farmers in imitating the model of applying the screen house for horticultural crop cultivation (decorative plants and vegetables) and to analyse the factors that influence farmer behaviour in imitating the model of applying the screen house for the cultivation of horticultural crops (decorative plants and vegetables). This study used the Social Cognitive theory by Albert Bandura. The research was conducted using a quantitative approach to the survey method. Data were taken through interviews using a questionnaire to 70 farmers who already knew or did not know screenhouse technology and were analysed using Partial Least Square (PLS) Structural Equation Modeling (SEM). The results showed that the influence of personal factors on the behaviour of applying screen house technology was 0.572, the influence of environmental factors on farmer behaviour was 0.255, personal factors had an influence on environmental factors by 0.595, and personal factors were mediated by environmental factors on farmer behaviour by 0.152. This study concluded that there was a real influence between personal factors on environmental factors, personal factors on farmer behaviour, environmental factors on farmer behaviour, and personal factors on farmer behaviour mediated by environmental factors.

The application of social cognitive theory (SCT) to the mHealth diabetes physical activity (PA) app to control blood sugar levels of type 2 diabetes mellitus (T2DM) patients in Takalar regency.

Background: People with Diabetes Mellitus (DM) experience an increased health risk due to reduced physical activities. Cellular health technology (mHealth) offers a way that people with DM can engage in more complex physical activities. Social Cognitive Theory (SCT) is the most commonly used theory in increasing physical activities. This study aims to find out the application of SCT in mHealth app to control blood sugar (GDP, HbA1C) of T2DM patients. Design and Method: This present study used a mixed method sequential explanatory design related to the application of mHealth Diabetes Physical Activity in Takalar Regency. The first step was to use qualitative methods with rapid assessment procedures in developing the application of SCT in mHealth. The second step was to validate and test the app through usability testing. The last step was intervening the development of mHealth app using quasi-experimental designs related to the influence of mHealth Diabetes Physical activity interventions in controlling blood sugar (GDP, HbA1c) in T2DM patients. The first group was the mHealth diabetes Physical activity (PA) intervention group; the second intervention group was a group monitored through Whatsapp group; and the third group was the group with physical activity module but without monitoring. Expected outcome: The findings of this study are expected to be the basis of evidence for nurses holding DM programs to make relevant policies and design an app-based physical activity promotion programs for T2DM patients. Conclusion: This protocol qualifies to be the basis of evidence for nurses holding Diabetes Mellitus programs in improving health services through IT-based health promotion programs.

Influences of social environment and psychological cognition on individuals’ behavioral intentions to reduce disaster risk in geological hazard-prone areas: An application of social cognitive theory

In light of the increasing frequency of geological disasters and the socialization of disaster risk reduction (DRR), boosting individuals’ behavioral intentions to engage in DRR is critical to the task of fostering sustainable disaster mitigation in society. Exploring the effects of the interaction between individuals’ social environment and psychological cognition on their DRR behavioral intentions is one of our most pressing concerns. This study developed an influencing factor model based on social cognitive theory, which included social trust and subjective norms as social environment factors and self-efficacy, outcome expectations, and risk perception as personal cognition factors. Cross-sectional survey data were collected by distributing 181 questionnaires to residents of Wenchuan County, Sichuan Province. Structural equation modeling was employed to investigate the factors influencing individuals’ DRR behavioral intentions. The following primary key hypothesis testing results were obtained: (1) social environment (social trust and subjective norms) had a positive effect on personal cognition (self-efficacy); (2) social environment (social trust and subjective norms) and personal cognition (self-efficacy) significantly and positively affected individuals’ DRR behavioral intentions; and (3) individuals’ intentions to engage in DRR behaviors had a significant positive impact on their actual DRR behaviors. Three strategies for improving individuals’ DRR behavioral intentions and behaviors are discussed based on previously proposed hypothetical paths, including facilitating the establishment of a trustworthy DRR environment, enhancing individuals’ perception of DRR ability, and narrowing the gap between intentions and behaviors. Theoretical guidance and practical suggestions are provided for socializing risk mitigation and strengthening disaster risk management capabilities, which can help policymakers better understand the influencing factors and pathways associated with improving individuals’ behavioral intentions to reduce disaster risk.

Reducing koala roadkill: a social marketing formative study

Context Koalas are an Australian icon and their numbers are seriously declining. In some regions, a key threat to koalas is vehicle strikes. Therefore, understanding what might convince people to be more vigilant and willing to slow down in areas with high koala numbers is an important research undertaking. Aims This study aims to use the wildlife value orientation (WVO) framework, a value-based segmentation process, to extend conservation insight. It will do this by demonstrating the application of social cognitive theory (SCT), to investigate how wildlife beliefs can help in identifying worthwhile groups to target with wildlife conservation interventions. The findings of this study can be used to benefit koalas by assisting conservation planning efforts to decrease driving speed and promote positive changes in driving behaviour. Method Data collection through intercept surveys was employed by convenience sampling in 2019. A total of 661 responses were collected from residents of a koala priority conservation area in Queensland, Australia. Respondents were asked about their wildlife values, beliefs, attitudes, norms, barriers, and intentions to slow down, while driving in a koala area. Four key groups were identified based on respondents’ WVO (i.e. mutualists, pluralists, traditionalists and distanced) and multigroup structural equation modelling was conducted to understand group differences. Key results The analysis identified several significant psychographic factors that influenced people’s intentions to protect koalas dependent on what wildlife value respondents held. Injunctive norms were important, positively influencing the intention of traditionalists and pluralists to slow down while driving in a koala area. Individual attitude positively influenced safe driving intention for pluralists, while perceived barriers negatively influenced mutualists’ intention to slow down. Other groups did not show similar results. Conclusion A person’s WVO can influence their intention to protect koalas by modifying their driving behaviour. Various social marketing approaches can benefit conservation strategies aimed at different WVO groups with targeted messages and interventions for each group. Implications This paper demonstrates the value of SCT in explaining people’s intention to slow down to protect koalas. The identification of group differences demonstrates that varied approaches are required to deliver behavioural change to benefit koalas.

The Effect of Presentation Characteristics of "Quantified Self" Data on Consumers' Continuance Participation Intention: An Empirical Study Based on Health-Related Apps.

PurposeThe COVID-19 pandemic has greatly influenced the health and lifestyles of individuals. Increasing numbers of consumers now participate in quantified self (QS) process to learn more about their health-related behaviors. Understanding how to increase consumers’ QS continuance participation intention is critical. Drawing on Social Cognitive Theory and Self-Construal Theory, this study investigates how the presentation characteristics of QS data and consumers’ self-construal can influence their continuance participation intention during QS process.MethodsThree between-subjects scenario simulation experiments were conducted to examine the influence mechanisms of the presentation mode and type of QS data and self-construal on consumers’ continuance participation intention.ResultsThe study found: (1) the presentation mode (horizontal comparison vs vertical comparison) and type (descriptive vs analytic) of QS data had significant interaction effects on consumers’ continuance participation intention; (2) consumers’ self-construal (interdependent vs independent) and the presentation mode of QS data had obvious interaction effects on their continuance participation intention; and (3) consumers’ self-construal and the presentation type of QS data had interaction influences on their continuance participation intention.ConclusionThis research combined Social Cognitive Theory and Self-Construal Theory to analyze the influence mechanisms of the presentation characteristics of QS data and consumers’ self-construal on their continuance participation intention. These findings not only expand the research field and the scope of application of Social Cognitive Theory, but also provide new insights for the study of consumers’ QS problems. They have reference value for the optimization of the presentation features of QS data, and for improving the match between QS data presentation and consumers’ self-construal types, to motivate continued participation in QS process.

Asthma Knowledge, Self-Efficacy, and Self-Management Among Rural Adolescents with Poorly Controlled Asthma.

Rural adolescents with asthma are a disparate group. Self-management is essential to asthma control. We describe asthma knowledge, self-efficacy, and self-management behaviors among 198 rural adolescents with poorly controlled asthma, exploring demographic differences; we also test the application of Social Cognitive Theory to asthma self-management examining if self-efficacy mediates associations between knowledge and self-management. Asthma knowledge and self-management were relatively poor in our sample, particularly among male and White adolescents; greater knowledge was significantly associated with better symptom prevention and management. Self-efficacy partially mediated the association between knowledge and symptom prevention, but not acute symptom management, suggesting that knowledge may not improve symptom prevention behaviors without confidence to implement such behaviors and that factors beyond knowledge and self-efficacy likely play a role in asthma self-management in this population. Addressing asthma knowledge and self-efficacy could improve self-management and, ultimately, enhance asthma control among rural adolescents with poorly controlled asthma.

Can social cognitive theory explain breakfast frequency in workplace institutional feeding populations?

PurposeThe purpose of this study is to respond to calls to increase levels of theory application and extend understanding beyond individuals ensuring social and structural environmental considerations are taken into account. Social cognitive theory (SCT) was applied across two settings to examine its potential to explain breakfast eating frequency.Design/methodology/approachA cross-sectional survey was conducted in two institutional feeding populations [military (n = 314) and mining (n = 235)]. Participants reported key SCT constructs including breakfast eating behaviour (self-efficacy, skills, practice), cognitive aspects (knowledge, attitude, expectations) and their perceptions regarding environmental constructs (access, social norms, influence). These were measured and analysed through SPSS and structural equation modelling (SEM).FindingsResults indicated that 71% males and 90% females in the military do not eat breakfast at work, and in the mining, 23% males and 24% of females do not eat breakfast at work. Furthermore, SEM modelling found only a satisfactory fit for SCT as operationalised in this study. Within the models, behavioural aspects of self-efficacy, skills and practice were significant influences on breakfast eating. Cognitive influences and perceptions of environmental influences exerted little to no effect on breakfast eating. Study results indicate that SCT, as measured in this study using a selection of environment, cognitive and behavioural constructs, does not offer sufficient explanatory potential to explain breakfast eating behaviour.Originality/valueThe value of this paper is to deliver a complete application of Social Cognitive Theory, ensuring multiple constructs are measured to examine the explanatory behaviour of breakfast eating frequency in workplace institutional settings.

Family and school-based educational intervention on fruits and vegetable consumption of female students: Application of social cognitive theory.

BACKGROUND:Fruits and vegetable (F.V) consumption is the most pivotal strategy of preventing cardiovascular diseases, obesity, diabetes, and cancers. The present study aims to evaluate the effect of educational intervention based on social cognitive theory (SCT) on consumption of F.Vs among female high schools’ students in Rafsanjan (South of Iran).SUBJECTS AND METHODS:This quasi-experimental study was carried out among 272 students (intervention = 134 and control group = 138) using a multistage sampling method. The instrument used in this study included demographic characteristics, the students’ F.V consumption during the past 7 days and its determinants based on the theory. Educational interventions were made in three sessions for students and two sessions for parents, teachers, and school officials. The data were analyzed by SPSS version 18 using the statistical tests of Chi-square, independent samples t-test, paired-samples t-test, and univariate model at a significant level of 0.05.RESULTS:Three months after the educational program, mean scores and standard deviation of F.V consumption and constructs in the intervention group increased significantly (P < 0.001). Respectively, 22.2% and 36.1% of the changes in the average unit of F.V consumption were the result of the present educational intervention.CONCLUSION:The intervention based on SCT with an emphasis on the interaction between student, family, and school has had an effect on F.V consumption behavior. Therefore, in forming behavior, attention is paid to the interaction of individual and interpersonal factors.

Fostering trust: Authoritarian, benevolent, and moral paternalistic leadership styles and the coach–athlete relationship

We used leadership theories and social cognitive theory to examine the association between paternalistic leadership styles and the coach–athlete relationship in sports contexts, along with the role of trust as a mediator. Participants were 312 teenage soccer players aged 13–19 years at two Chinese professional soccer schools, who completed a survey. The results show that the three dimensions of paternalistic leadership (i. e., authoritarian leadership, benevolent leadership, and moral leadership) each had different effects on the coach–athlete relationship. Benevolent leadership and moral leadership positively predicted the coach–athlete relationship, whereas authoritarian leadership did not have a significant impact. Further, trust as a cognitive process mediated the relationships between both benevolent and moral leadership styles and the coach–athlete relationship. Trust had a suppressing effect on the link between authoritarian leadership and the coach–athlete relationship. Our results complement those of past research and support the application of social cognitive theory in the context of the social psychology of sport training.

Analisis Mediasi Perencanaan Tim Kerja Dosen pada Pengaruh Team efficacy dan Iklim Keamanan Psikologis terhadap Kinerja Tim

Based on social cognitive theory (SCT), this study postulates team characteristics and environmental factors as the main drivers of team performance. In the proposed model of this study, team performance was positively and significantly influenced by two predictors (ie, team efficacy and psychological safety climate). Likewise, work team planning has a positive and significant effect on team performance. Data were collected from 107 questionnaires returned from samples taken by random sampling from lecturers at five private universities in Jakarta. Data were analyzed using SEM method with SmartPLS 3.0 software. The results of this study indicate that team efficacy and psychological safety climate have a positive and significant effect on team work planning and team performance. Likewise, work team planning has a positive and significant effect on team performance. In addition, empirical testing of this study, by investigating lecturers at private universities in Jakarta, complements the application of social cognitive theory in understanding team performance. Finally, the managerial implications of team performance and open problems for future studies are discussed at the end of the research report.

Application of social cognitive theory in weight management: Time for a biological component?

Despite the utility of social cognitive theory for facilitating individual behavior changes needed for initial weight loss, this model has been less effective in facilitating adherence to recommended lifestyle changes required for sustainable weight-loss maintenance. One potential reason for the limited long-term effectiveness of lifestyle interventions guided by this model is that the model does not consider the important influence that biology can have on weight-relevant behaviors, during both weight loss and weight-loss maintenance, via sensations of hunger and satiety and changes in energy metabolism (expenditure and fat oxidation). We describe here a proposed revision to social cognitive theory that allows for biological factors to exist in reciprocal determinism with behavioral, environmental, and personal factors, with the goal of creating a theoretical basis for lifestyle interventions with greater personalization in order to facilitate better long-term adherence and improve weight-loss maintenance.

Psychological Determinants of Sugar-Sweetened Beverages consumption among Secondary School Students: An Integrated Application of Social Cognitive Theory and Perceived Barriers Structure

Background: Sugar-Sweetened Beverages (SSBs) are one of the rich sources of calories from the diet, without having proper nutrients, and excessive consumption of these drinks can have adverse effects on the health of the individual and society. The purpose of this study was using the social cognitive theory (SCT) and perceived barriers structure to explain the adoption of preventative behaviors to consume SSBs among secondary school students.Materials and Methods: This cross-sectional study was conducted on 607 secondary school students selected using multi-stage cluster sampling. Data collection instrument was a questionnaire including students' characteristics; students' beliefs toward SSBs based on the SCT and perceived barriers; Preventive behaviors and the amount of daily consumption of SSBs. The collected data were analyzed using descriptive and analytical tests, Pearson’s correlation coefficient and linear regression in the SPSS (version 25.0). Results: The results showed that the average age of the participants was 13.92 ± 0.78 years. The amount of SSB use among students was unsatisfactory (3.49 glasses per day). In addition, the findings indicated that students' self-regulatory, perceived social support, perceived barriers and self-efficacy (p <0.001) had a statistically significant association with Adopting preventive behaviors to reduce consumption of SSBs, and those constructs explained 40% of variance of students' Adopting preventive behaviors. Conclusion:Among the variables related to the SCT and perceived barriers, self-regulatory, perceived social support, perceived barriers and self-efficacy were effective factors on students' Nutritional Performance toward consumption of SSBs. Hence, by using the present findings, health care providers can plan, implement and evaluate suitable interventions to reduce the consumption of SSBs in students.

Application of social cognitive theory on maternal nutritional behavior for weight of children 6 to 12 months with Failure to thrive (FTT)

Application of social cognitive theory on maternal nutritional behavior for weight of children 6 to 12 months with Failure to thrive (FTT)