The relationship between gender, perceived self-competence and physical activity has
come under increasing scrutiny over recent years. Males are more likely than female> to …

This investigation considers the differences in physical self-perceptions between
participants and non-participants in extra-curricular physical activities. Pupils (N= 1130) from …

The relationship between sport participation, personality development, self-concept and self-
esteem has been discussed repeatedly. In this research, a standardized written survey …

This study measured the effects of gender, age and their interaction on global selfesteem
and physical self-perceptions (physical self-worth, PSW; physical condition, PC; physical …

Objectives One important issue in sport and exercise psychology is to determine to what
extent sports and exercise can help to increase self-esteem, and what the underlying …

The aim of the present longitudinal study was to follow the development of self-perceptions
during early adolescence. Another aim was to study the possible psychological benefit …

The purpose of this study was to examine adolescents' physical self-perceptions and their
associations with physical activity using a longitudinal perspective. Utilizing data from the …

Perceptions of physical self-concept are critical to physical activity participation. In line with
the reciprocal effects model of causal ordering (REM), higher perceptions of physical self …

The purpose of this study was to examine the self-concept and perceived ath-letic
competence of Turkish early adolescents in relation to physical activity level and gender …

The relationship between activity and positive self-esteem in girls 9 to 12 years of age was
explored in this study. The hypothesis was that the positive relationship between physical …