Impact of Physical Activity-Based Interventions on Children and Adolescents’ Physical Self-Concept: A Meta-Analysis

Zamorano-García, David; Infantes-Paniagua, Álvaro; Cuevas, Ricardo; Bustos, Juan Gregorio Fernández

doi:10.1080/02701367.2021.1927945

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“…Conversely, an increase in PPF in girls with the weakest PA habits has the strongest positive body image-promoting effect. PA interventions in the physical self-concept of adolescents showed that greater effects were achieved for those with lower initial levels of PA and physical self-perceptions, since they had wider margins for improvement [31]. These results suggest that increasing self-confidence through positive PPF might be an effective strategy, especially for girls with the lowest PA.…”

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confidence: 75%

“…Research shows that physically active adolescent boys and girls demonstrate fewer body image concerns and greater positive body image [11,30]. An analysis of PA-based interventions concluded that these interventions, especially when implemented in school settings, are beneficial for developing positive physical self-perception in adolescents, and especially for the perceptions of sport competence and physical fitness [31]. According to the hierarchical exercise and self-esteem model (EXSEM) [8], the possible impact of PA on positive physical self-perception might be explained by improved self-efficacy (or confidence in one's abilities) and improved perceptions of physical competence, physical fitness, and physical attractiveness, which further increase global self-perception.…”

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“…Specifically, strong habits might persist in contexts where motivation might be low [60], and adolescents with strong PA habits, but low motivation for PE, might still have a positive body image as an outcome of higher PA. Conversely, adolescents with weak PA habits might benefit from increased teacher support of autonomy and increased motivation for PE more than adolescents with strong habits, since they have a wider margin for improvement. An analysis of PA interventions regarding the physical self-concept of adolescents showed that greater effects were achieved for those with lower initial levels of PA and physical self-perceptions [31]. We thus aimed to test these assumptions and expand our knowledge of this subject.…”

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Association between Motivation in Physical Education and Positive Body Image: Mediating and Moderating Effects of Physical Activity Habits

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Urmanavicius

Bacevičienė

2022

IJERPH

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Concerns about body image might prevent adolescents from participating in physical education (PE) classes and physical activities during leisure-time. In this cross-sectional study, we assessed the relationships between teacher support of autonomy, student motivations for PE, and positive body image, in a sample of Lithuanian adolescents. A total of 715 adolescents (51.89% girls) participated in the study. Ages ranged from 14 to 18 years, with a mean age of 16.00 (SD = 0.79) for girls and 15.99 (SD = 0.75) for boys. The questionnaire consisted of demographic questions, the Learning Climate Questionnaire, the Revised Perceived Locus of Causality in Physical Education Questionnaire, the Body Appreciation Scale-2, the Self-Report Habit Index for Physical Activity (PA), perceived physical fitness (PPF), and Godin Leisure-Time Exercise Questionnaire. The results showed that teacher support for students’ autonomy was associated with higher positive body image. In adolescent girls, autonomous motivation for PE was the mediator between teacher support of autonomy and positive body image. The associations between self-determined motivation in PE and positive body image were mediated by PPF on one hand, and through PA habits and PPF on the other hand of the structural equation model (in girls). PA habits moderated associations between PE motivation and PPF. Associations between PE motivation and PPF were stronger in girls with the lowest PA habits compared to girls with mean PA habits. These results suggest that PE classes are important for promoting students’ positive body images. PE teachers are advised to use pedagogical strategies that promote the self-determined motivation of students for PE. Increased self-determined motivation for physical education might be an effective strategy for physical self-perception and positive body image promotion in adolescent girls, especially those with low PA habits.

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confidence: 75%