Perceived physical competence in adults: an examination of the physical self-perception profile

Article Abstract:

The Physical Self-Perception Profile (PSPP) was evaluated for validity and structure. The test was used in middle age and elderly people to assess perceptions of self-esteem and the psychological relations of physical activity in this age groups. The findings showed perceptions of physical self-worth, self-esteem and physical activity indicating health consciousness among the middle age group. Statistical analyses proved the validity of the results using the PSPP scales. Future applications should consider the overlap between self-worth and attractive body scales in assessment of the elderly population.

Evaluation, Testing, Surveys, Athletic ability, Self-perception, Psychological tests, Self perception

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Importance ratings and specific components of physical self-concept: relevance to predicting global components of self-concept and exercise

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Analysis of 216 adult female aerobic dancers and their exercise routines using various theoretical models revealed that importance ratings were crucial for predicting exercise routines. General physical self-concept, self-esteem and exercise could not be predicted adequately by the importance discrepancy or importance weighted-average models. Exercise correlated better with condition self-respect and importance ratings of specific components than with other physical self-concept components.

Psychological aspects, Aerobic exercises

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Age differences in the motivating factors for exercise

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This article examines the physical activity of different age groups and their reasons for exercising. The authors, maintaining age groups have different motivating factors for exercising, found in a survey conducted that the majority both younger and older persons claimed feeling good physically was the largest motivating factor, however, many younger persons rated having fun as a significant reason, wheres older persons did not find that a priority.

Ireland, Demographic aspects

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