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Effects of Peer Encouragement on Efficacy Perceptions and Physical Performance in Children.

Abstract

Social interactions are theorized to inform relation-inferred self-efficacy (RISE), which, in turn, may influence self-efficacy and behavior. This study investigated the effects of peer encouragement on RISE, task self-efficacy, and physical performance. Children (N = 84) were assigned to dyads and randomized to provide peer encouragement to one another or not (control group). Participants completed two endurance handgrip trials, separated by a …

Authors

Innes KL; Graham JD; Bray SR

Journal

Journal of Sport and Exercise Psychology, Vol. 42, No. 4, pp. 314–322

Publisher

Human Kinetics

Publication Date

August 1, 2020

DOI

10.1123/jsep.2019-0280

ISSN

0895-2779