The Empirical Foundations of Self-Efficacy in Physical Education: A Comprehensive Literature Review

Authors

  • Penglian Li Graduate School of Management, Postgraduate Centre, Management and Science University, Shah Alam, Selangor, Malaysia; Shenhe Secondary School, Heyuan, Guangdong, China
  • Forbis Ahamed Faculty of Business Management & Professional Studies, Management and Science University, Shah Alam, Selangor, Malaysia
  • Norshafarina Binti Shari School of Graduate Studies, Management and Science University, Shah Alam, Selangor, Malaysia

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.31149/ijie.v8i4.5466

Keywords:

Self-Efficacy, Physical Education, Health and Well-Being of Adolescents, Middle and Primary School Students, Social Support

Abstract

Self-efficacy is a crucial factor influencing the health and well-being of adolescents. This study conducts a comprehensive analysis of the application of self-efficacy theory in physical education, examining its historical development, theoretical underpinnings, and its influence on the health and well-being of adolescents. Studies have shown that social support significantly enhances self-efficacy among adolescents, which in turn plays a crucial role in their learning, health behaviors, and emotional regulation. The study provides specific guidance for educational administrators anempower physical education teachers to improve the health and well-being of adolescents based on empirical evidence.

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2025-05-21

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Li, P. , Ahamed, F. and Norshafarina Binti Shari 2025. The Empirical Foundations of Self-Efficacy in Physical Education: A Comprehensive Literature Review. International Journal on Integrated Education. 8, 4 (May 2025), 353–360. DOI:https://doi.org/10.31149/ijie.v8i4.5466.

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