Kinesiology 2276F/G Lecture Notes - Lecture 13: 16Pf Questionnaire, Big Five Personality Traits, Neuroticism

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Are certain personality attributes antecedents to physical activity/exercise participation. Do certain personality attributes develop as a consequence of physical activity/exercise participation. Underlying, relatively stable, psychological structures and processes that organize human experience and shape a person"s actions and reactions to the environment. Includes perceptions of external world and self, basic attitudes, values, interests, and motives. Reflective of who we are; least amenable to change. Variable, daily behaviors influenced by the particular context we are in. Emphasis is placed on the person rather than on the situation or the environment. Traits are thought to reflect motivational systems that increase adaption to positive or negative stimuli. Few people posses the traits that reflect the far ends of the dimensions dimensions. Leads to specific predictions in exercise setting for extroversion and neuroticism. Extroversion: exercise could lead to increased stimulation, and thus lead to adoption/adherence to exercise routine. Neuroticism: exercise might contribute to more stable, less neurotic personality.

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