Social Cognitive Theory (SCT)

Social Cognitive Theory (SCT)

Overview

• Comprehensive model of human behavior

• Focuses on individual, environmental, and social factors

Key Features

• Proposed by Albert Bandura

• Also known as Social Learning Theory

Applications

• Health behavior change

• Prevention and health promotion

• Modification of unhealthy lifestyles for various risk behaviors

Core Principles

• Emphasizes the role of cognition in behavior

• Highlights the impact of thoughts on actions and behaviors.