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Physical self-concept: assessment and external validity

R J Sonstroem¹

¹University of Rhode Island, Kingston, USA.

Exercise and Sport Sciences Reviews

|August 11, 1998

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Physical self-concept (SC) is crucial for understanding the link between physical activity and self-esteem. Hierarchical models, from specific to broad constructs, best explain how physical activity enhances mental and emotional well-being.

Area of Science:

Sport and Exercise Psychology
Psychology of Physical Activity
Self-Concept Research

Background:

Physical self-concept (SC) is a key variable linking physical activity participation and self-esteem.
Understanding SC development, age/sex differences, and life adjustment links is important.
Research in skill development and self-enhancement provides context.

Purpose of the Study:

To summarize current knowledge on physical SC.
To discuss the benefits of using component scales for physical SC.
To review theories and research on physical SC development and its associations.

Main Methods:

Literature review and synthesis of existing research and theory.
Discussion of the advantages of hierarchical models for studying SC.

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Brief review of leading physical SC scales.

Main Results:

Physical SC is a significant factor in the self-esteem and physical activity relationship.
Hierarchical models, encompassing specific to broad constructs, are optimal for studying SC.
Item and inventory selection should align with hierarchical model principles.

Conclusions:

Hierarchical models provide the best framework for understanding self-esteem (SE) and physical activity links.
Physical activity's mental and emotional benefits are best understood through a hierarchical SC approach.
This approach has implications for research design and understanding exercise benefits.