Kinesiology 2276F/G Lecture Notes - Lecture 20: Pspp, Body Image

• School: Western University
• Department: Kinesiology
• Course: Kinesiology 2276F/G
• Professor: Craig Hall

Document Summary

Relatively short (30 items) but limitations are that it takes a long time to apply, and response to format is complex --> not too user- friendly. More comprehensive than pspp: measures global physical self- concept and self-esteem using subscales (general health, coordination, physical activity participation, body fat, sport competence, appearance, strength, flexibility, and endurance) Single- statement items (rating scale from 1-6, where 1 is false and 6 is true) Approximately 3/4 of research studies support a positive association between exercise and self- concept/ self-esteem. No studies have found a negative effect of exercise on self-concept/ self- esteem. One"s perception of one"s body elicits either pleasing/ satisfying or displeasing/ dissatisfying feelings. "how i feel about what i look like" Body ideal: how we think our bodies should look like. 1973: 15% of men, 25% of women dissatisfied with appearance. 1997: 43% of men, 56% of women dissatisfied with appearance.