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The structure and development of physical self-perceptions in young people
thesis
posted on 2010-10-25, 11:39 authored by Edward W. ChowSelf-esteem development is one of the main concerns in school physical education (PE). PE aims to help school children gain a holistic development by engaging them in a wide range of physical activities. However, to date, mechanisms underpinning this process are not clear. In this research, three correlational and one experimental studies have been conducted with the aim to further understanding of
this issue. The research began by examining the hierarchical and multi-dimensional
structure of physical self-perceptions in British secondary school children. This was
extended to studying how physical self-perceptions at lower levels of generality
influence physical self-worth and global self-esteem Ii n Hong Kong Chii nese
secondary school children. It was found that task orientation indirectly affects
physical self-worth and global self-esteem via physical self-perception sub-domains,
including sport competence, physical condition, body attractiveness, and physical
strength. An attempt has been made to decompose perceived ability in school
physical education into self-referenced and other-referenced perceived ability It was
found that the two differentiated measures mediated the effects of the two goal
orientations in different ways. In order to further explore how physical selfperceptions
at the level of self-efficacy affects perceived sport competence and
physical self-worth, an experiment was conducted using trampolining skills
development programme as an intervention. Participants were found to have
significant increases in self-efficacy, perceived sport competence, and physical selfworth
after the completion of eight 1.5-hour sessions. Findings lend support to the
importance of school PE in self-perception enhancement.
History
School
- Sport, Exercise and Health Sciences
Publisher
© Edward W. ChowPublication date
2002Notes
Doctoral Thesis. Submitted in partial fulfilment of the requirements for the award of Doctor of Philosophy of Loughborough University.EThOS Persistent ID
uk.bl.ethos.251039Language
- en