The relationship between sport commitment and physical self-concept: Evidence for the self-enhancement hypothesis among adolescent females

Autor: Eva Pila, Catherine M. Sabiston, R. Mackowiak, Melissa L. deJonge, Peter R.E. Crocker
Rok vydání: 2019
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Zdroj: Journal of sports sciences. 37(21)
ISSN: 1466-447X
Popis: 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-concept can function as a facilitator to physical activity, and can arise as a result of engaging in physical activity. While this relationship has been predominantly tested in physical activity contexts, directional tests between physical self-concept and sport specific outcomes are limited. The current study aimed to evaluate the generalizability of the REM to sport commitment and physical self-concept in youth athletes. Over 24 months, adolescent females (
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