The relationship of aerobic physical fitness to selected personality traits

This study examines the relationship between physical activity in sport and feelings of well-being, testing alternative interpretations of the relationship between these two variables. It was expected that there would be positive relationships between physical activity on the one hand and physical fitness, feelings of well-being, social interaction in the sport and exercise environment, and socioeconomic status on the other hand. It was also expected that physical fitness, social interaction, and socioeconomic status would be positively related to psychological well-being. Further, it was expected that any positive zero-order relationship of physical activity and well-being would be at least in part a result of the conjoint effects of the other variables. The analyses were conducted separately for the male and female subsamples of a large survey study of Canadian adults. The results, after controls, show a modest positive relationship of physical activity and well-being for males but no such relationship for females. The predicted independent effects of the control factors obtained for both males and females. Interpretations of the results are discussed.

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The impact of manager’s personality traits on project success through affective professional commitment: the moderating role of organizational project management maturity system

Journal of Facilities Management ◽

10.1108/jfm-02-2021-0020 ◽

2021 ◽

Vol ahead-of-print (ahead-of-print) ◽

Author(s):

Aqsa Ameer ◽

Farah Naz ◽

Bushra Gul Taj ◽

Iqra Ameer

Keyword(s):

Project Management ◽

Personality Traits ◽

Structural Equation ◽

Project Success ◽

Professional Commitment ◽

Experimental Proof ◽

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Relationship Of ◽

The Impact ◽

The Relationship

Purpose The purpose of this study is to determine the effect of conscientiousness and extraversion personality traits on project success. The relationship is mediated by affective professional commitment, whilst the relationship between personality traits and project success is moderated by organizational project management maturity. Design/methodology/approach The deductive approach is used to achieve the objectives of this study. Data were collected through a purposive sampling technique from 250 respondents with the help of questionnaires from information technology sectors. The structural equation modelling (SEM) in partial least squares-SEM and SPSS is used to analyse the data and to examine the hypothesis. Findings The outcomes demonstrate the partial mediating impact of affective professional commitment between the relationship of conscientiousness and extraversion personalities with project success. Additionally, it proves the moderating effects of project management maturity between the relationship of conscientiousness and extraversion personalities with project success. Practical implications This study reflects that employee personality appears to be a reliable indicator of how an employee is faithful to his profession. This faithfulness or duty decides the employee’s execution in terms of offering a successful project. Thus, achieving employee commitment needs to be done by completing the project successfully by the organizations in the presence of project management maturity systems. Originality/value It is the first study of its kind to provide experimental proof of the impact of a manager’s personality traits on project success in the presence of affective professional commitment (mediator) and organizational project management maturity (moderator).

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The Relationship of Growth and Development of Physique and Physical Fitness with Physical Activities as a Contributing Factor

Taiikugaku kenkyu (Japan Journal of Physical Education Health and Sport Sciences) ◽

10.5432/jjpehss.kj00003397459 ◽

1971 ◽

Vol 16 (1) ◽

pp. 25-33

Author(s):

Tamotsu Yagi

Keyword(s):

Physical Fitness ◽

Growth And Development ◽

Physical Activities ◽

Relationship Of ◽

The Relationship

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The relationship of critical thinking with the personality traits and intelligence of adolescents

Psychology in Education ◽

10.33910/2686-9527-2021-3-2-153-161 ◽

2021 ◽

Vol 3 (2) ◽

pp. 153-161

Author(s):

Daniil P. Talov ◽

Anna V. Orlova

Keyword(s):

Critical Thinking ◽

Personality Traits ◽

Relationship Of ◽

The Relationship

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A Multivariate Analysis of Personality and Product Use

Journal of Marketing Research ◽

10.1177/002224377100800109 ◽

1971 ◽

Vol 8 (1) ◽

pp. 67-70 ◽

Cited By ~ 14

Author(s):

David L. Sparks ◽

W. T. Tucker

Keyword(s):

Multivariate Analysis ◽

Personality Traits ◽

Canonical Analysis ◽

Use Patterns ◽

Product Use ◽

Relationship Of ◽

The Relationship

A canonical analysis of the relationship of personality traits to product use patterns suggests that the association is significant and complex, involving probable interactions among traits.

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Physical Fitness, Grit, School Attendance, and Academic Performance among Adolescents

BioMed Research International ◽

10.1155/2018/9801258 ◽

2018 ◽

Vol 2018 ◽

pp. 1-7 ◽

Cited By ~ 8

Author(s):

Jonathan M. Cosgrove ◽

Yen T. Chen ◽

Darla M. Castelli

Keyword(s):

Body Mass Index ◽

Academic Performance ◽

Academic Success ◽

Physical Fitness ◽

Body Mass ◽

Cardiovascular Health ◽

School Attendance ◽

Urban Minority ◽

Relationship Of ◽

The Relationship

Objective. The purpose of this study was to examine the relationship of grit as a construct representing perseverance to overcoming barriers and the total number of school absences to academic performance (AP) while controlling for sociodemographics, fitness (i.e., PACER), and Body Mass Index (BMI). Methods. Adolescents (N = 397, SD = 1.85; 80.9% females; 77.1% Hispanic) from an urban, minority-majority city in the Southern United States completed the FitnessGram® assessment of physical fitness (e.g., aerobic capacity and Body Mass Index (BMI)) and the valid and reliable short grit survey. The schools provided sociodemographics, attendance, and AP data for the adolescents. Results. Adolescents with higher grit scores (rs=0.21, P < 0.001) and less total absences (rs=-0.35, P < 0.001) performed better on AP. Hierarchical multiple regression indicated that grit and absences were associated with AP (β = 0.13, P < 0.01 and β = −0.35, P < 0.001, resp.). Conclusions. Grit and a total number of absences are significant contributors to academic success, particularly among Hispanic adolescents. Further, grit and school attendance may serve as a better measure of protective factors over proximal health measures of cardiovascular health and BMI.

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