Physical Self-Perceptions of High School Athletes

1995 ◽  
Vol 7 (2) ◽  
pp. 152-161 ◽  
Author(s):  
Gregory J. Welk ◽  
Charles B. Corbin ◽  
Lisa A. Lewis
Keyword(s):  
High School ◽  
Older Adults ◽  
Physical Conditioning ◽  
Competitive Sports ◽  
High School Athletes ◽  
Self Perception ◽  
Internal Reliability ◽  
Self Perceptions ◽  
Body Attractiveness ◽  
Skill Performance

The Physical Self-Perception Profile (3) assesses perceptions of sport competence, physical conditioning, strength, and body attractiveness. Originally validated with college students, the profile has subsequently been adapted for use with younger children (13) and older adults (2) but not with teenage or athletic populations. The purpose of this study was to evaluate the factor validity of the children’s version of the Physical Self-Perception Profile (C-PSPP) for high school athletes (N = 542). The C-PSPP was given to athletes (both boys and girls) from a variety of competitive sports. The internal reliability of the subscales was good for both sexes (alphas = .73 to .83), with the exception of the Sport scale for the males (alpha = .64). A clear four-factor structure was evident, though cross loadings existed for males on the Sport scale. Results indicate that teenage athletes have strong physical self-perceptions compared to other populations, particularly regarding skill performance and conditioning.

861 DIFFERENCES IN PHYSICAL SELF-PERCEPTIONS AMONG HIGH SCHOOL ATHLETES

1994 ◽  
Vol 26 (Supplement) ◽  
pp. S154
Author(s):  
GJ. Welk ◽  
C. B. Corbin ◽  
L. Lewis
Keyword(s):  
High School ◽  
High School Athletes ◽  
Self Perceptions

The Longitudinal Effects of a Lifestyle Physical Activity Intervention and a Structured Exercise Intervention on Physical Self-Perceptions and Self-Esteem in Older Adults

2009 ◽  
Vol 31 (6) ◽  
pp. 743-760 ◽  
Author(s):  
Joke Opdenacker ◽  
Christophe Delecluse ◽  
Filip Boen
Keyword(s):  
Physical Activity ◽  
Older Adults ◽  
Physical Condition ◽  
Exercise Intervention ◽  
Physical Activity Intervention ◽  
Self Esteem ◽  
Self Perceptions ◽  
Body Attractiveness ◽  
Sport Competence ◽  
Lifestyle Physical Activity

The objectives of this study were (1) to evaluate the long-term effects of a lifestyle physical activity intervention (n = 60) and a structured exercise intervention (n = 60) on physical self-perceptions and self-esteem in older adults compared with a control group (n = 66), and (2) to test the longitudinal fit of the exercise and self-esteem model (EXSEM). Immediately after the 11-month interventions, the lifestyle group showed significant improvements in self-perceived physical condition, sport competence, body attractiveness, and physical self-worth. In the structured group, significant effects were found on physical condition and sport competence. One year later, the lifestyle program had significant effects on body attractiveness and global self-esteem, while the structured group showed significant improvements in physical condition, sport competence, and body attractiveness. Path analyses revealed a good fit for the EXSEM across the 2-year period.

The Influence of Reflected Appraisals on Middle School and High School Athletes’ Self-Perceptions of Sport Competence

2002 ◽  
Vol 14 (4) ◽  
pp. 377-390 ◽  
Author(s):  
Anthony J. Amorose
Keyword(s):  
High School ◽  
Middle School ◽  
Structural Equation ◽  
Equation Modeling ◽  
High School Athletes ◽  
Reflected Appraisals ◽  
Self Perceptions ◽  
Sport Competence ◽  
Partial Correlations ◽  
Reflected Appraisal

This study examined the reflected appraisal process in female middle school (n = 66; M age = 12.39 – .87 years) and high school athletes (n = 88; M age = 14.70 – 1.08 years). Questionnaires assessed the athletes’ self-perceptions of sport competence and how they perceived their mothers, fathers, coaches, and teammates evaluated their ability in sport. A multiple regression analysis revealed that the various reflected appraisals predicted self-perceptions of competence (p < .01, R2 = .65). Mothers (β = .19), coaches (β = .24), and teammates (β = .47) were each significant predictors, while the reflected appraisal of fathers (β = .08) was non-significant. Squared semi-partial correlations indicated that teammates accounted the greatest amount of unique (sr2 = .25), followed by coaches (sr2 = .08), mothers (sr2 = .05), and fathers (sr2 = .01). Structural equation modeling indicated that the pattern of relationships was the same for middle school and high school athletes.

scholarly journals 754 PHYSICAL SELF PERCEPTIONS IN HIGH SCHOOL ATHLETES

1993 ◽  
Vol 25 (Supplement) ◽  
pp. S136
Author(s):  
G. J. Welk ◽  
C. B. Corbin ◽  
L. Lewis
Keyword(s):  
High School ◽  
High School Athletes ◽  
Self Perceptions

Relationships between being Traditional and Sense of Gratitude among Taiwanese High School Athletes

2008 ◽  
Vol 102 (3) ◽  
pp. 920-926 ◽  
Author(s):  
Ying Hwa Kee ◽  
Ying-Mei Tsai ◽  
Lung Hung Chen
Keyword(s):  
High School ◽  
Structural Equation Modeling ◽  
Structural Equation ◽  
Equation Modeling ◽  
Competitive Sports ◽  
High School Athletes ◽  
Collective Group ◽  
Group Members

This study examined the association of scores on measures of traditionality and gratitude. Briefly defined, traditionality refers to how strongly one endorses the traditional value of submission to authority for harmony and benefits in a collective group. Traditional Taiwanese culture is linked with collectivism, and the society tends to encourage members to respect authority and harmony. As people of a collectivistic view seek to maintain harmony within the group, gratitude and reciprocity of good is expected from members. Nevertheless, traditionality of values differs among group members, as is also true for gratitude. It is not known how scores on traditionality might relate to feelings of gratitude among athletes in the competitive sports setting. 289 Taiwanese high school athletes were administered the Sport-domain Gratitude Questionnaire by Chen and Kee and the Traditionality Scale by Kao and Lu. Data, subjected to structural equation modeling, show that traditionality scores were related to those on gratitude. Implications and limitations were discussed.

Children’s and Adolescents’ Physical Self-Perceptions as Related to Moderate to Vigorous Physical Activity and Physical Fitness

2002 ◽  
Vol 14 (1) ◽  
pp. 97-106 ◽  
Author(s):  
Lennart Raudsepp ◽  
Raino Liblik ◽  
Aave Hannus
Keyword(s):  
Physical Activity ◽  
Physical Fitness ◽  
Children And Adolescents ◽  
Vigorous Physical Activity ◽  
Physical Conditioning ◽  
Self Perception ◽  
Self Perceptions ◽  
Athletic Competence ◽  
Self Worth ◽  
General Physical

The aim of this study was to determine the relationship between physical self-perceptions, moderate to vigorous physical activity and physical fitness in Estonian school children and adolescents aged 11–14 years. The sample consisted of 134 boys and 119 girls. Self-perception of body appearance, physical conditioning, sport/athletic competence, strength and general physical self-worth were measured by the Children’s Physical Self-Perception Profile (C-PSPP). Moderate to vigorous physical activity was assessed using 7-day physical activity recall and physical fitness using 20 meter endurance shuttle run. All C-PSPP scales were significantly moderately related with physical activity and fitness in both boys and girls. Boys’ perceptions of strenght competence, physical condition and general self-worth were higher and they participated more in moderate to vigorous activities compared to girls. Multiple regression analysis results indicated the best predictors of moderate to vigorous physical activity and physical fitness were perceived sport/athletic competence, physical self-worth, and perceived strength competence Our results demonstrate that physical self-perceptions are significant correlates of physical activity and fitness in children and adolescents.

scholarly journals The Quantified Athlete: Associations of Wearables for High School Athletes

2018 ◽  
Vol 2018 ◽  
pp. 1-8 ◽  
Author(s):  
Kwok Ng ◽  
Tatiana Ryba
Keyword(s):  
High School ◽  
Athletic Identity ◽  
Professional Sports ◽  
Professional Sport ◽  
Competitive Sports ◽  
High School Athletes ◽  
Web Based ◽  
Professional Aspirations ◽  
Fitness Trackers ◽  
And Training

The adoption of wearable technology in competitive sports can be an advantage to performance and training. Athletes who use personalised data to quantify their performances with the possibilities of sharing with others may use wearables to reinforce the athletic identity. Despite these changes, few studies have actually examined the associations between wearables and developing athletes in their quest for professional sports. Student athletes (n = 437, age = 17y) still in high schools completed a web-based survey about their professional aspirations, athletic identity, and the association with wearables. Wearables were measured by ownership and usage of apps, fitness trackers, or sports watches. Odds ratio (OR) and 95% confidence intervals (CI) were reported. Most high school athletes had apps (64.3%) or fitness trackers (65.2%) and over half of the athletes (58%) had aspirations for professional sport. Athletic identity was positively associated with ownership and usage of apps and fitness trackers. The OR was greater for professional sport aspiration with fitness trackers owners (OR = 2.60, CI = 1.44-4.73) and users (OR = 4.04, CI = 2.09-7.81) than athletes without fitness trackers. Wearables were common among high school athletes and it was part of their athletic identity. For professional aspiring athletes, wearables have the potential to help provide data to support suitable training and competition schedules at a time when students may be overloaded with academic pressures.

scholarly journals Self-perception of age as a criterion for segmentation of older adults’ involvement

1970 ◽  
Vol 01 (011) ◽  
pp. 163-184
Author(s):  
Marta Estrada ◽  
Diego Monferrer
Keyword(s):  
Older Adults ◽  
Structural Equations ◽  
Chronological Age ◽  
Self Perception ◽  
Self Perceptions ◽  
Cognitive Age ◽  
Popular View ◽  
Structural Equations Models ◽  
And Behavior

An important search in the field of aging has shown that there is a generalized tendency for older adults to maintain identities of cognitive age that correspond to younger people. In agreement with the popular view that “one is as old as one really feels” there is evidence that these self-conceptions of age can be better predictors of involvement, attitude and behavior towards products than the chronological age. Although self-perceptions of age in older adults have been widely studied, little is known about how this may affect their degree of involvement with advertised products. In this study we demonstrate, using structural equations models (SEM) and a sample of 1018 observations, that cognitive age is a segmentation criterion superior to chronological age in the study of older adults’ degree of involvement with the product.

Analysis of Self-Concept in Older Adults in Different Contexts

2004 ◽  
Vol 20 (4) ◽  
pp. 262-274 ◽  
Author(s):  
Manuel de Gracia Blanco ◽  
Josep Garre Olmo ◽  
María Marcó Arbonès ◽  
Pilar Monreal Bosch
Keyword(s):  
Older Adults ◽  
Nursing Home ◽  
Depressive Symptoms ◽  
External Validity ◽  
Aging Process ◽  
Well Being ◽  
Self Esteem ◽  
Self Concept ◽  
Self Perceptions ◽  
Discriminatory Capacity

Summary: Self-concept is a construct consisting of a group of specific self-perceptions that are hierarchically organized. Age-associated changes of self-concept are related to the individual's perception of the changes occurring throughout the aging process. The authors examined external validity and internal consistency of an instrument that has been developed to assess self-concept in older adults and examined self-concept's characteristics in two different contexts. Results confirm the multidimensionality of the scale and show a satisfactory external validity, indicating good discriminatory capacity. Findings support the hypothesis that older people who live in a nursing home have a poor self-esteem, self-concept, and psychological well-being and have a greater presence of depressive symptoms than people who live in their own home.

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