Being fit and feeling pleased: The mediational role of physical self-efficacy in UAE women residents

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Psychological empowerment and exercising: The relationships between exercising, self‐stereotyping, agency, autonomy and physical self‐efficacy in non‐Western women

“…Furthermore, exercising has been found to improve one's physical and mental abilities (Cantor & Bernay, 1992; Sebire, Standage, & Vansteenkiste, 2009). Such enhancing effect occurs through multiple processes, that is, an increase in the understanding of one's bodily potential (MacKinnon et al, 1987; Puente & Anshel, 2010), improvement of physical self‐perceptions (Salci & Ginis, 2017), development of self‐confidence (Talbot, 2001) and advancements in persistence and self‐efficacy (Dickerson & Taylor, 2000; Mosanya & Petkari, 2018; Puente & Anshel, 2010). Consequently, exercising can boost control over one's life (Boehm & Staples, 2004; Kwan, Caldwell Hooper, Magnan, & Bryan, 2011; Staples, 1990).…”

“…It has been shown that exercising is correlated with physical self‐efficacy and that engagement in sports can be significantly enhanced through stimulation of physical self‐efficacy (Strauss, Rodzilsky, Burack, & Colin, 2001). Additionally, a study on women in the UAE revealed that the enhancing effect of exercising on mood is partially mediated by the changes in physical self‐efficacy (Mosanya & Petkari, 2018). On the other hand, exposure to certain cultural gender pressures and expectations may negatively predict women's self‐efficacy, which might be partially explained by the activation of gender‐related stereotypes (Kuchynka et al, 2018).…”

“…While multiculturalism has its advantages, studies have found that, psychological challenges might be greater for individuals experiencing cultural diversity (Berry,1993). Women living in the UAE are exposed to various social norms and standards that are often contradictory; most of them are from collectivist origins but are simultaneously exposed to Western standards, and may feel obliged to fit into conflicting expectations (Mosanya & Petkari, 2018). On the one hand, this may lead to more equality via the spillover of norms.…”

“…H1: Self‐stereotyping is negatively associated with exercising, agency, autonomy and physical self‐efficacy (Glick et al, 2000; Steffens & Viladot, 2015. H2: Exercising positively correlates with agency, autonomy and physical self‐efficacy (Boehm & Staples, 2004; Mosanya & Petkari, 2018; Kwan et al, 2011). H3: Exercising mediates the self‐stereotyping relationship with agency, autonomy and physical self‐efficacy (Mosanya & Petkari, 2018).…”

“…H2: Exercising positively correlates with agency, autonomy and physical self‐efficacy (Boehm & Staples, 2004; Mosanya & Petkari, 2018; Kwan et al, 2011). H3: Exercising mediates the self‐stereotyping relationship with agency, autonomy and physical self‐efficacy (Mosanya & Petkari, 2018).…”