Jo Inchley|Joanna Kirby|Candace Currie
Longitudinal Changes in Physical Self-Perceptions and Associations With Physical Activity During Adolescence
University of Edinburgh|University of Edinburgh|University of Edinburgh
purpose study examine adolescents physical selfperceptions associations physical activity using longitudinal perspective utilizing data physical activity scottish schoolchildren pass study changes exercise selfefficacy perceived competence global selfesteem physical selfworth assessed among sample 641 scottish adolescents age 1115 years girls reported lower levels perceived competence selfesteem physical selfworth boys age furthermore girls physical selfperceptions decreased markedly time among boys perceived competence decreased global selfesteem increased baseline physical activity significant predictor later activity levels genders findings demonstrate importance physical selfperceptions relation physical activity behavior among adolescents among older boys high perceived competence increased odds active 38 times among older girls high exercise selfefficacy increased odds active 52 times need early interventions promote increased physical literacy confidence particularly among girls