Improvements in Self-Concept Associated with Reductions in Negative Mood in Preadolescents Enrolled in an After-School Physical Activity Program

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ID13670010
AutoresJames J Annesi (0000-0002-5230-6365, YMCA of Metropolitan Atlanta, autor de correspondencia)
Año2005
Volumen97
Número2
Páginas400-404
Fecha de publicación2005-10-01
Peer ReviewedSí
Open AccessSí
TipoARTICLE
RevistaPsychological Reports (JOURNAL)
Identificadores de la revistaISSN: 0033-2941 • E-ISSN: 1558-691X
EditorialSAGE Publishing (PUBLISHER • US)
DOI10.2466/pr0.97.2.400-404
PMID16342571
OpenAlexW1995897999
IdiomaEN
Citas recibidas4
Referencias citadas9

Preadolescents enrolled in either a 3 times per week, 12-week exercise program (n = 50) or a no-exercise program control condition (n = 42) during their after-school care, were assessed for indication of whether exercise-induced changes in self-concept and overall negative mood were negatively correlated. Significant improvements in ratings of self-concept and of negative mood were found over 12 wk. Inverse relationships were found between changes in physical self-concept with overall self-concept and negative mood (r = -.40 and -.36, respectively). Results supported the positive effect of exercise on the assessed psychological factors in preadolescents. Cognitive behavioral theory-based explanations of the findings were discussed

Cognition · Depressed mood · Developmental psychology · Mood · Negative mood · Physical activity · Physical exercise · Physical therapy · Psychiatry · Self-concept · Behavioral Health and Interventions · Clinical Psychology · Eating Disorders and Behaviors · Medicine · Motivation and Self-Concept in Sports · Psychology