Predictors of physical competence in adolescent girls

被引:39
作者
Craft, LL
Pfeiffer, KA
Pivarnik, JM
机构
[1] Michigan State Univ, Dept Kinesiol, E Lansing, MI 48824 USA
[2] Boston Univ, Div Psychiat, Boston, MA 02215 USA
[3] Univ S Carolina, Dept Exercise Sci, Norman J Arnold Sch Publ Hlth, Columbia, SC 29208 USA
关键词
self-esteem; female; physical activity; exercise;
D O I
10.1023/A:1025986318306
中图分类号
B844 [发展心理学(人类心理学)];
学科分类号
040202 ;
摘要
Physical competence, comprising athletic competence and physical appearance competence, is positively related to feelings of self-worth in adolescent girls. This study compared the relationships of psychological, physiological, and maturational constructs with perceived physical competence in adolescent girls. Perceived physical appearance and perceived athletic competence, peer acceptance, body weight, body mass index (BMI), aerobic fitness (VO(2)max), physical activity level, and menarcheal status were assessed. Global self-worth was highly correlated with peer acceptance, perceived physical appearance, and perceived athletic competence in this sample. Regression analyses indicated that peer acceptance was the best predictor of perceived physical competence. Additional predictors of perceived physical appearance and athletic competence are discussed. Results suggest that post-menarcheal and larger girls may be at risk for low perceptions of physical competence. Enhancing competence feelings among adolescent girls may be accomplished by emphasizing friendship and social interaction within physical activity.
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页码:431 / 438
页数:8
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