Longitudinal Changes in Physical Self-Perceptions and Associations With Physical Activity During Adolescence
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- Jo Inchley
- 1The University of Edinburgh
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- Jo Kirby
- 1The University of Edinburgh
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- Candace Currie
- 1The University of Edinburgh
Abstract
<jats:p>The purpose of this study was to examine adolescents’ physical self-perceptions and their associations with physical activity using a longitudinal perspective. Utilizing data from the Physical Activity in Scottish Schoolchildren (PASS) study, changes in exercise self-efficacy, perceived competence, global self-esteem and physical self-worth were assessed among a sample of 641 Scottish adolescents from age 11–15 years. Girls reported lower levels of perceived competence, self-esteem and physical self-worth than boys at each age. Furthermore, girls’ physical self-perceptions decreased markedly over time. Among boys, only perceived competence decreased, while global self-esteem increased. Baseline physical activity was a significant predictor of later activity levels for both genders. Findings demonstrate the importance of physical self-perceptions in relation to physical activity behavior among adolescents. Among older boys, high perceived competence increased the odds of being active by 3.8 times. Among older girls, high exercise self-efficacy increased the odds of being active by 5.2 times. There is a need for early interventions which promote increased physical literacy and confidence, particularly among girls.</jats:p>
Journal
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- Pediatric Exercise Science
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Pediatric Exercise Science 23 (2), 237-249, 2011-05
Human Kinetics
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Details 詳細情報について
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- CRID
- 1362544420491016192
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- ISSN
- 15432920
- 08998493
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- Data Source
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- Crossref