The Physical Self-Perception Profile: Devlopment and Preliminary Validation

Fox, Kenneth; Corbin, Charles B.

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“…Information regarding the participants' date of birth, height and weight was collected by Demographic Information forms Fox and Corbin [18] have introduced and developed a multidimensional 30-item self report instrument as Physical Self-perception Profile (PSPP) to measure an individual's physical self-concept. It features four domain-specific subscales assessing perceived sport competence (SPORT), body attractiveness (BODY), physical condition (CONDITION) and physical strength (STRENGTH) and one subscale that assess a global perception of overall physical self-worth (PSW).…”

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Analysis of the Relationship between Physical Self-Concept and Body Image Dissatisfaction in Female Students

Alipoor¹,

Moazami-Goodarzi²,

Zarra-Nezhad³

et al. 2009

J. of Social Sciences

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Problem statement: Body image is a psychological construct which refers to self-concept including self image and feelings an individual perceives about his or her body. Body image can significantly affect the way an individual perceives about his or her body. Studies on relationship between physical self-concept and body image in some countries showed that the women's body dissatisfaction has led to increase in eating disorders. The question was raised whether such a relationship may exist in Iran. Approach: The purpose of this study was to investigate the relationship between physical self-concept and body Image dissatisfaction in female. The importance of body image in Iranian culture has, recently, became more significant to the extent that tremendous expenditure of time, effort and money has been paid by people, particularly by women, seeking to alert their appearances to resemble an idea image. A survey of 140 female students selected through random sampling was conducted in Shahid Chamran University of Ahvaz, southern Iran. To collect data, a questionnaire including Demographic Information form the Physical Self-Perception Profile (PSPP) and Nine Figure Silhouette Scale was used. The physical self-perception profile have five subscales, which were sport competence (SPORT), body attractiveness (BODY), physical condition (CONDITION) and physical strength (STRENGTH) and one subscale that assesses a global perception of overall Physical Self-Worth (PSW). Results: The finding of the research indicated that there is a significant negative correlation between the physical self-concept and body image dissatisfaction. The correlations magnitude ranged between 0.49-0.79 for body image dissatisfaction. Body image dissatisfaction correlated strongest with physical self-worth and with body physical self-concept in female students in Iran. Thinness had the most influential impact on body image dissatisfaction. The findings also showed discrepancy between the ideal and current figures. The participations presented an ideal body that was much thinner than their perceived size. Conclusion/Recommendation: Women most at risk of body dissatisfaction are those who have low self-concept, those who perceive a lack of control over their bodies and those who have internalized the thin ideal. Exposure to particular kinds of television images may influence body satisfaction in females. The content of television images affects body satisfaction and drive for thinness in females. High self-concept, resistance to internalization of the thin ideal and perceptions of body mastery and control predict body satisfaction. Moderate exercise, focusing on body mastery and enjoyment rather than appearance and weight, may also be an effective strategy for improving body satisfaction. Cultural changes and a focus on body function rather than aesthetics would be likely to improve body satisfaction.

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Analysis of the Relationship between Physical Self-Concept and Body Image Dissatisfaction in Female Students

Alipoor¹,

Moazami-Goodarzi²,

Zarra-Nezhad³

et al. 2009

J. of Social Sciences

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“…We also assessed for depression (CES-D) [51,52], anxiety (STAIT) [53], mindfulness (Freiburg Mindfulness Inventory (FMI)) [54], and physical self worth, attractiveness, physical strength, and condition (Physical Self Perception Profile Scale (PSPP)) [55]. Participants also reported frequency and duration of their participation in weekly exercise and concerns regarding postcessation weight gain (Smoking Situations Questionnaire (SSQ)) [56].…”

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Recruitment and initial interest of men in yoga for smoking cessation: QuitStrong, a randomized control pilot study

Gaskins

Jennings

Thind

et al. 2014

Behav. Med. Pract. Policy Res.

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Innovative treatments like yoga for men's smoking cessation (SC) are lacking. To examine the feasibility and acceptability of yoga for men's SC. We randomly assigned eligible men (smoker, ≥5 cigarettes/day, age 18-65) to receive cognitive behavioral therapy for SC, plus a yoga or wellness program. Measures included feasibility (recruitment, class attendance) and acceptability (customer satisfaction). We enrolled 38 of 49 eligible men of 167 screened in response to ads (mean age 39.9 years, ±13.7) who smoked on average 18.6 cigarettes/day (±8.3). Wellness (75.8 %) versus yoga (56 %) men attended more SC classes, p<0.01. Sixty percent attended ≥1 yoga class. Men reported greater satisfaction with in-house versus community yoga classes. Wellness appears to be the preferred intervention; results indicated that it may be more feasible and showed increased attendance at smoking classes. To be fully feasible, yoga + SC may need to be a unified program offering all classes tailored for men and in the same location. KeywordsSmoking cessation, Tobacco use cessation, Yoga, Exercise, Affect, Mind-body therapies INTRODUCTION Five times more men than women smoke worldwide [1]. In the USA in particular, where smoking is the leading preventable cause of death [2] and smoking prevalence has decreased by over 50 % since 1965, there are still significantly more men (21.5 %) than women (16.5 %) smokers [3]. The 2001 Surgeon General's report on women and smoking highlighted several urgent action items [4]. One of these action items was to "encourage the reporting of gender-specific results from studies of influences on smoking behavior, smoking prevention, and cessation interventions." Since 2001, researchers have made considerable progress toward increasing the evidence base and understanding of tobacco use and smoking cessation among women, although more research is still needed. However, given the continued significantly greater number of men who smoke and in some cases, higher rates of associated co-morbidities, it is imperative that the

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“…One of the first multidimensional self-concept tests to incorporate a physical parameter was the Tennessee Self-Concept Scale (TSCS: Fitts, 1965). However, this test has been subjected to significant criticism over the years (Fox & Corbin, 1989;Marsh & Richards, 1988) due the fact that it focuses on too wide a range of physical components, thereby leading to confounding results.…”

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“…Given the increased need for a multidimensional self-concept test that managed to fully grasp the body and physical aspects, the development of the two tests the Physical Self-Perception Profile (PSPP: Fox & Corbin, 1989) and the Physical Self-Description Questionnaire (PSDQ: Marsh & Redmayne, 1994;Marsh, Richards, Johnson, Roche, & Tremayne, 1994) most strongly facilitated research on the physical self. The more recent PSDQ is comprised of 11 scales concerning the physical self-concept: strength, body fat, endurance/fitness, sport competence, co-ordination, health, appearance, flexibility, general self-concept, and self-esteem.…”

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“…The overall aim of this thesis is to examine primarily the role that exercise, but also the roles that gender and culture, play in the formation of PSP. In Study I, using confirmatory factor analyses, strong support for the validity of a firstorder, and a second-order hierarchical and multidimensional model of the Physical Self-Perception Profile (PSPP: Fox & Corbin, 1989) was found across three national samples (Great Britain, Sweden and Turkey) of university students. Cross-cultural differences were detected, with the British sample demonstrating higher latent means on all PSPP subdomains except for the physical condition subdomain (Condition), than the Swedish and Turkish samples.…”

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Exercising the Self: On the Role of Exercise, Gender and Culture in Physical-self Perceptions

Lindwall¹

2004

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In modern society, individuals constantly pass judgments on their own body and physical competence as well as that of other people. All too often, the verdict is less favourable. For the person, these physical self-perceptions (PSP) may negatively affect global self-esteem, identity, and general mental well being. The overall aim of this thesis is to examine primarily the role that exercise, but also the roles that gender and culture, play in the formation of PSP. In Study I, using confirmatory factor analyses, strong support for the validity of a firstorder, and a second-order hierarchical and multidimensional model of the Physical Self-Perception Profile (PSPP: Fox & Corbin, 1989) was found across three national samples (Great Britain, Sweden and Turkey) of university students. Cross-cultural differences were detected, with the British sample demonstrating higher latent means on all PSPP subdomains except for the physical condition subdomain (Condition), than the Swedish and Turkish samples. In Study II, a higher self-reported exercise frequency was associated with more positive PSP (in particular for Condition) and more importance attributed to PSP in Swedish university students. Males demonstrated higher overall PSPP-scores than females. In Study III, a true-experimental design with randomisation into an intervention and a control group was adopted. Strong support for the effects of an empowerment-based exercise intervention programme on PSP and social physique anxiety (SPA) over six months for adolescent girls was found. The relations of exercise, gender and culture with PSP, SPA and self-esteem are discussed from the standpoints of a variety of theoretical models (e.g., the EXSEM-model), and frameworks (self-presentation and objectification theory). The two theories of self-enhancement and skilldevelopment are examined with regard to the direction of the exercise-physical self relationship and motivation for exercise. Arguments for the relevance of exercise and PSP for practitioners in promoting general mental well-being and preventing modern-day diseases are outlined. Brown, 1998; p. 193). "It is pretty well understood now that the result of physical training is to train the nervous centres more than the muscles"(James, 1899; p. 220). AcknowledgementsThe work presented in this doctoral dissertation was supported financially by the following institutions: The Department of Psychology, Stockholm University;The Swedish National Center for Research in Sports (CIF); The School of Social and Health Sciences, Halmstad University and Stockholm University College of Physical Education and Sports.Writing a doctoral dissertation can be described as being stranded (fortunately mentally more than physically) on a deserted island for four years. In the quest for survival in the academic jungle (i.e. in the context of writing a PhD dissertation, to finish in the predetermined time of four years), the famous philosophical quotation from the poet and theologian John Donne (1573-1631):"No man is an island, entire ...

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The Physical Self-Perception Profile: Devlopment and Preliminary Validation

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Analysis of the Relationship between Physical Self-Concept and Body Image Dissatisfaction in Female Students

Analysis of the Relationship between Physical Self-Concept and Body Image Dissatisfaction in Female Students

Recruitment and initial interest of men in yoga for smoking cessation: QuitStrong, a randomized control pilot study

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