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The validity of self-perceptions regarding physical and athletic ability

R J Sonstroem

    Medicine and Science in Sports
    |January 1, 1976
    PubMed
    Summary

    Physical ability estimation, not fitness, significantly correlates with self-esteem and emotional adjustment in adolescent males. This relationship holds true even when accounting for response biases, suggesting a robust connection between perceived ability and psychological well-being.

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    Area of Science:

    • Psychology
    • Adolescent Development
    • Sports Psychology

    Background:

    • Self-esteem and physical fitness are often assumed to be linked in adolescents.
    • Previous research has yielded mixed results regarding the relationship between physical fitness and self-esteem.
    • The role of perceived physical ability in adolescent psychological adjustment requires further investigation.

    Purpose of the Study:

    • To examine the relationship between physical fitness, self-esteem, and perceived physical ability in adolescent males.
    • To investigate the influence of response biases on the Physical Estimation and Attraction Scales (PEAS).
    • To extend the validity of the Estimation (EST) scale to include emotional adjustment beyond self-esteem.

    Main Methods:

    • Administered the Physical Estimation and Attraction Scales (PEAS), Tennessee Self-Concept Scale (TSCS), and a physical fitness battery to high school and junior high school males.
    • Utilized correlational analyses to assess relationships between variables.
    • Employed partial correlation to control for response bias tendencies.

    Main Results:

    • Physical fitness was not significantly related to self-esteem in either age group.
    • Physical ability estimation (EST) significantly correlated with both physical fitness and self-esteem (p < .01) in both high school and junior high school samples.
    • EST scores showed significant relationships with emotional adjustment indices beyond self-esteem, independent of response bias.

    Conclusions:

    • Perceived physical ability, rather than actual physical fitness, is a significant correlate of self-esteem and emotional adjustment in adolescent males.
    • The Estimation (EST) scale demonstrates validity in assessing psychological constructs beyond self-esteem.
    • The findings suggest that an adolescent's perception of their physical capabilities plays a crucial role in their overall psychological well-being, irrespective of response styles.

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