The Role of Self-Efficacy and Possible Selves as Related to Personal Goals in an Employee Wellness Program

ECU Author/Contributor (non-ECU co-authors, if there are any, appear on document)

Allison Brady (Creator)

Institution

East Carolina University (ECU )

Web Site: http://www.ecu.edu/lib/

Advisor

Karl L. Wuensch

Abstract: The aim of the present study was to explore the role of self-efficacy and possible selves in relation to the attainment of personal goals for participants of an employee wellness program. Also investigated was whether any significant patterns characteristics or differences existed between participants who completed the program and those who did not. The results suggest that when a desirable or hoped for possible self is enacted self-efficacy for goal achievement increases whereas that same trend is not apparent for self-efficacy beliefs related to undesirable exercise behaviors to be avoided. The most frequently reported goals regarding hoped for possible selves included becoming an exerciser learning how to exercise and increasing the frequency of exercise. The most frequently reported goals regarding undesirable behavior(s) the participant wanted to avoid included becoming lazy thinking negatively and being unmotivated. No significant trends or patterns were found among participants who completed the wellness program and those who dropped out prematurely. 

Additional Information

Publication

Thesis

Date: 2011

Keywords

Psychology, Exercise, Goals, Possible selves, Wellness

Subjects

Self-efficacy

Employee health promotion

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