Theory Database (prototype)

Theory 63: Social Cognitive Theory

Number of Constructs: 10
Number of Triples: 18

Theory triples

• Self-efficacy positively influences Behaviour
• Environment influences Behaviour
• Personal and cognitive factors influences Behaviour
• Behaviour influences Environment
• Behaviour influences Personal and cognitive factors
• Self-efficacy part of Self-reflective capability
• Self-reflective capability type of Personal and cognitive factors
• Self-regulatory capability type of Personal and cognitive factors
• Vicarious learning capability type of Personal and cognitive factors
• Vicarious learning capability positively influences Self-regulatory capability
• Forethought capability type of Personal and cognitive factors
• Symbolising capability type of Personal and cognitive factors
• Symbolising capability positively influences Forethought capability
• Outcome expectations part of Forethought capability
• Outcome expectations positively influences Self-regulatory capability
• Personal and cognitive factors influences Environment
• Environment influences Personal and cognitive factors
• Self-regulatory capability positively influences Self-efficacy

Theory illustration

Theory Reference

• Bandura, A. (1986). Social Foundations of Thought and Action: A Social Cognitive Theory. New Jersey, US: Prentice-Hall.