Understanding the relationship between physical activity and physical self-perception in adolescent females : the role of body image

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Deutscher übersetzter Titel:Einsichten zur Beziehung zwischen körperlicher Aktivität und der körperlichen Selbstwahrnehmung von weiblichen Heranwachsenden : die Rolle des Körperbilds
Autor:Fernández-Bustos, Juan Gregorio; González-Martí, Irene ; Contreras Jordán, Onofre Ricardo ; Papathomas, Anthony
Erschienen in:International journal of sport psychology
Veröffentlicht:47 (2016), 4, S. 373-388, Lit.
Format: Literatur (SPOLIT)
Publikationstyp: Zeitschriftenartikel
Medienart: Gedruckte Ressource Elektronische Ressource (online)
Sprache:Englisch
ISSN:0047-0767, 1147-0767
DOI:10.7352/IJSP.2016.47.373
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Erfassungsnummer:PU201702000986
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Abstract des Autors

The aim of this study was to explore the role of body image concern in the relationship between physical activity and physical self-concept. A total of 441 Spanish adolescent college females aged 12 to 17 completed the Physical Self-Con- cept Questionnaire (CAF), the Body Shape Questionnaire (BSQ) and Gardner s Scale for the Assessment of Body Image. Data on body mass index (BMI) and par- ticipation in physical activity were also collected. The results showed a positive rela- tionship between physical activity and physical self-concept with all its subdimen- sions, as well as general self-concept. This relationship was notably higher in the absence of body image concern. However, no relationship was found between exer- cise and the subdimension of body attractiveness in the case of adolescents who were dissatisfied with their bodies. This emphasizes the importance of a healthy body image in shaping an adolescent female’s self-concept.