An agency mapping of marginalized communities and aid providers during the COVID-19 pandemic in Malaysia [version 2; peer review: 1 approved, 2 approved with reservations] by Melati Nungsari, Nicole Fong, Chuah Hui Yin, Veena Pillai

“…Methods: This study utilizes Albert Bandura’s social cognitive theory to comprehensively map the agency landscape of aid providers and marginalized populations during the first few months of the COVID-19 pandemic in Malaysia. …”
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Visualization of Observational Learning and Peer Influence on Plastic Waste Diversity in the Campus Environment Using ArcGIS by Nüket Sivri, Atilla Aydoğdu, Vildan Zülal Sönmez, Ceyhun Akarsu

“…This study is based on the fundamental premise of the impact of "observational learning'," a social-cognitive approach and "peer influence" on the variety of meso/macro plastic unknowingly left on campus area and visualizing the distribution of plastic pollution in this environment. …”
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Examining Indonesian College Students’ Behavioral Intention of Using Moodle App for E-Learning Platform by Siti Nur Azizah, Tono Suwartono, Sri Nurhayati, Endang Sungkawati, Nur'aeni Nur'aeni

“…In addition, constructs within Social Cognitive Theory, i.e. Other Efficacy, Computer Self Efficacy and Behavioral Intention are totally confirmed both directly and indirectly.  …”
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Learning through “Research Cognitive Theory”: A new framework for developing 21st century research skills in secondary school students by Noora J. Al-Thani, Zubair Ahmad

“…The RCT in the HSRCLP is grounded within Social Learning Theory (SLT) & Social Cognitive Theory (SCT), incorporating the principles of challenge-based learning (CBL) and blended problem & project-based learning (PBL + PjBL) pedagogical approaches. …”
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Fondling Breasts and Playing Guitar. Textual and Contextual Expressions of a Sociomusical Conflict in Accra by Tobias Robert Klein

“…The song’s musical and textual variations will thus – with due attention to its dense textual and performative strategies – simultaneously be described as social, cognitive, bodily and structural entities. Dem jährlichen Homowo-Festival der Ga geht traditionell ein mehrwöchiges Verbot, in Accra zu lärmen und zu trommeln voraus. …”
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Manual wheelchair training programs: a scoping review of educational approaches and intended learning outcomes by Kimberly Charlton, Carolyn Murray, Natasha Layton, Stacie Attrill

“…Training designs incorporating Social Cognitive Theory (n = 8) were more likely to explore long term training outcomes, compared with other training designs. …”
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The influence of gender-based perceptions on females joining a bachelor of medicine, bachelor of surgery in Rwanda by Tsion Yohannes Waka, Deborah Umucyo, Arlene Nishimwe, Abigail J. Yoon, Kara L. Neil

“…Drawing on gender schema and social cognitive theory, the research underscores how societal expectations and stereotypes shape and constrain girls’ career choices. …”
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Identifying factors that underpin student decisions to pursue the Doctor of Pharmacy degree at Atlantic Canadian Universities: Protocol for a mixed methods study. by Tiffany A Lee, Amit Sundly, Stephen D Coombs, Gerald J Galway

“…These findings have been theorized in various ways, for example, through social cognitive theory and social reproduction theory. …”
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Effectiveness of oral health promotion in children and adolescents through behaviour change interventions: A scoping review. by Fathima Peerbhay, Robert Mash, Saadika Khan

“…<h4>Conclusions</h4>Oral health interventions based on motivational interviewing and the social cognitive theory have been shown to be to be effective. …”
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A pilot investigation of a combined food literacy and exercise program for college students: a one-group pre-post intervention study by Minjeong Jeong, Jinhyun Kim, Dahye Han, Eunjin Jang, Kyoungho Choi, Sohyun Park

“…Methods The 13-session program was developed based on the transtheoretical model and social cognitive theory. Junior and senior students majoring in food and nutrition and physical education were asked to participate as mentors, with freshmen and sophomores from varied majors as mentees. …”
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Investigating the effectiveness of theory-based interventions for improving treatment adherence of patients with type 2 Diabetes Mellitus: A systematic review of Randomised Control... by Despoina Menti, Caroline Limbert, Georgios Lyrakos

“…Results: The review included reports of 11 interventions, using the Health Belief Model (n = 3), Social Cognitive Theory (SCT) (n = 2), Theory of Planned Behaviour (n = 2), Transtheoretical Model (n = 2), Information-Motivation-Behavioural skills model (n = 1) and Motivational Interviewing (n = 1). …”

Prediabetes: Challenges, Novel Solutions, and Future Directions by Monique E Francois, Katie M Oetsch

“…As large-scale feasibility and adherence are major obstacles to contend with in the rollout of diet and lifestyle interventions, personalised approaches, coupled with counselling based on social cognitive theory, may be increasingly utilised to target specific groups and individuals as programmes can be tailored to meet specific needs and preferences.…”
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A scoping review of interventions to improve strength training participation. by Jasmin K Ma, Jennifer Leese, Stephanie Therrien, Alison M Hoens, Karen Tsui, Linda C Li

“…<h4>Results</h4>Twenty-seven unique interventions met the inclusion criteria. Social cognitive theory (n = 9), the transtheoretical model (n = 4), and self-determination theory (n = 2) were the only behaviour change theories used. …”
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Enhancing HIV Cognitive Abilities and Self-Management Through Information Technology–Assisted Interventions: Scoping Review by Hao Huang, MeiLian Xie, Zhen Yang, AiPing Wang

“…The Information-Motivation-Behavioral Skills model, Social Cognitive Theory, Health Belief Model, Theory of Planned Behavior, and Information Systems Research Framework are among the most commonly used theoretical frameworks. …”
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Personal, environmental and behavioral predictors associated with online fraud victimization among adults. by Vimala Balakrishnan, Umayma Ahhmed, Faris Basheer

“…<h4>Methods</h4>Social Cognitive Theory (SCT) was used as a guide in developing the PEB framework. …”
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AI Chatbots and Cognitive Control: Enhancing Executive Functions Through Chatbot Interactions: A Systematic Review by Pantelis Pergantis, Victoria Bamicha, Charalampos Skianis, Athanasios Drigas

“…Research points out that implementing innovative applications of the digital world improves human social, cognitive, and metacognitive behavior. Artificial intelligence chatbots are yet another innovative human-made construct. …”
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The relationship between social support and depression among older adults with hypertension in urban communities: mediating effects of coping styles by Dan Li, Jin-Hua Jie, Hong Li, Xue-Mei Xia, Yilin Zhang, Yilin Zhang, Yan Yang, Yan Yang, Jianjun Xiang, Jianjun Xiang, Jianjun Xiang, Hai-Lin Zhuang

“…Social support and coping style significantly influence this risk, with social cognitive theory suggesting that social support can affect an individual’s coping style, and coping style can affect the effective use of social support. …”
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