An exploration of self-efficacy as a motivation for rock climbing and its impact on frequency of climbs

Abstract

This study utilizes the theoretical framework of self-efficacy to explore the role it plays in rock climbing. Data were gathered from on-site self-administered surveys to rock-climbers in three different locations (N=72). A conceptual model was developed to consider the relationship between selfefficacy and frequency of rock climbing. The initial factor of self-efficacy did not hold, thus allowing us to reconceptualize the nature of the self-efficacy variables in relation to frequency of rock climbing. A discussion of how the results from this study support viewing self-efficacy as a stepwise process and how viewing self-efficacy in this manner can be useful to practitioners for programmatic purposes follows.

Parent Publication

• Proceedings of the 2007 northeastern recreation research symposium

Citation

Gomez, Edwin; Hill, Eddie; Ackerman, Amy. 2008. An exploration of self-efficacy as a motivation for rock climbing and its impact on frequency of climbs. In: LeBlanc, Cherie; Vogt, Christine, comps. Proceedings of the 2007 northeastern recreation research symposium; 2007 April 15-17; Bolton Landing, NY. Gen. Tech. Rep. NRS-P-23. Newtown Square, PA: U.S. Department of Agriculture, Forest Service, Northern Research Station: 306-310.