Self-efficacy

Individual belief in their own capabilities to execute courses of action to achieve implementation goals [1]. Self-efficacy is a significant component in most individual behavior change theories [2]. Self-efficacy is dependent on the ability to perform specific actions within a specific context. The more confident an individual feels about his or her ability to make the changes needed to achieve implementation goals, the higher their self-efficacy. Individuals with high self-efficacy are more likely to make a decision to embrace the intervention and exhibit committed use even in the face of obstacles. However, if they are not confident in their ability to use the intervention or experience a level of failure early-on, they will not be motivated to persist in the face of challenges that may arise [2].