Physical activity and physical self-concept in youth: Systematic review and meta-analysis
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Babic, Mark J., Morgan, Philip J., Plotnikoff, Ronald C., Lonsdale, Chris, White, Rhiannon Lee and Lubans, David. (2014). Physical activity and physical self-concept in youth: Systematic review and meta-analysis. Sports Medicine: reviews of applied medicine and science in sport and exercise. 44(11), pp. 1589 - 1601. https://doi.org/10.1007/s40279-014-0229-z
Authors | Babic, Mark J., Morgan, Philip J., Plotnikoff, Ronald C., Lonsdale, Chris, White, Rhiannon Lee and Lubans, David |
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Abstract | Background: Evidence suggests that physical self-concept is associated with physical activity in children and adolescents, but no systematic review of this literature has been conducted. Objective: The primary aim of this systematic review and meta-analysis was to determine the strength of associations between physical activity and physical self-concept (general and sub-domains) in children and adolescents. The secondary aim was to examine potential moderators of the association between physical activity and physical self-concept. Methods: A systematic search of six electronic databases (MEDLINE, CINAHL, SPORTDiscus, ERIC, Web of Science and Scopus) with no date restrictions was conducted. Random effects meta-analyses with correction for measurement were employed. The associations between physical activity and general physical self-concept and sub-domains were explored. A risk of bias assessment was conducted by two reviewers. Results: The search identified 64 studies to be included in the meta-analysis. Thirty-three studies addressed multiple outcomes of general physical self-concept: 28 studies examined general physical self-concept, 59 examined perceived competence, 25 examined perceived fitness, and 55 examined perceived appearance. Perceived competence was most strongly associated with physical activity (r = 0.30, 95 % CI 0.24–0.35, p < 0.001), followed by perceived fitness (r = 0.26, 95 % CI 0.20–0.32, p < 0.001), general physical self-concept (r = 0.25, 95 % CI 0.16–0.34, p < 0.001) and perceived physical appearance (r = 0.12, 95 % CI 0.08–0.16, p < 0.001). Sex was a significant moderator for general physical self-concept (p < 0.05), and age was a significant moderator for perceived appearance (p ≤ 0.01) and perceived competence (p < 0.05). No significant moderators were found for perceived fitness. Conclusion: Overall, a significant association has been consistently demonstrated between physical activity and physical self-concept and its various sub-domains in children and adolescents. Age and sex are key moderators of the association between physical activity and physical self-concept. |
Year | 2014 |
Journal | Sports Medicine: reviews of applied medicine and science in sport and exercise |
Journal citation | 44 (11), pp. 1589 - 1601 |
Publisher | Adis International Ltd. |
ISSN | 0112-1642 |
Digital Object Identifier (DOI) | https://doi.org/10.1007/s40279-014-0229-z |
Scopus EID | 2-s2.0-84931052728 |
Page range | 1589 - 1601 |
Research Group | Institute for Positive Psychology and Education |
Place of publication | New Zealand |
https://acuresearchbank.acu.edu.au/item/89q94/physical-activity-and-physical-self-concept-in-youth-systematic-review-and-meta-analysis
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