Kinesiology 3474A/B Lecture Notes - Lecture 27: Aerobic Exercise, Impression Management, Physical Therapy

• School: Western University
• Department: Kinesiology
• Course: Kinesiology 3474A/B
• Professor: Craig Hall

Document Summary

Self-presentational concerns influences exercise behavior in numerous ways. Before we consider the role of sp in exercise, it is important to define two related constructs: body image and self-presentational efficacy. Self-presentational efficacy: refers to the degree to which people are confident that they can create the impression of themselves that they wish to convey. Exercise and self-presentational processes: there are at least two reasons for exercising that directly reflect self-presentational processes: 1. Creating and maintaining and ideal physical appearance: 2. Social identity is valued in our society therefore active individuals are perceived more favorably: gain praise, attention, respect, social rewards (more attention from opposite sex, more friendlier to you) Interventions: aim to capitalize on or inhibit motive due to self-presentational reasons. It is a challenge to determine for which individuals or under which conditions, self- presentational motives can lead to increased exercise motivation and behaviors and: for which individuals and which conditions self-presentational issues detract from motivation and behavior.