Contribution of Athletic Identity to Child and Adolescent Physical Activity
Contribution of Athletic Identity to Child and Adolescent Physical Activity
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DOI:
10.1016/j.amepre.2009.05.017
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发表时间:
2009-09-01
影响因子:
5.5
通讯作者:
Chang, Shine
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作者:
Anderson, Cheryl B.;Masse, Louise C.;Chang, Shine
Background: Identity theorists maintain that domain-specific self-concepts help explain the differential investment of people's time and effort in various activities.Purpose: This study examined the contribution of athletic identity and three key demographic variables to physical activity and sports team participation.Methods: Students in Grades 4-5 (n=391, mean age 9.9 years, range 8-13 years, collected in 2003) and Grades 7-8 (n=948, mean age 13.6 years, range 11-15 years, collected in 2002 and 2006) completed the 40-item Athletic Identity Questionnaire, which measures self-perceptions of athletic appearance; competence; importance of physical activity and sports; and encouragement for activity from parents, teachers, and friends. Hierarchic multiple regression analyses in 2008 assessed the effects of athletic identity, race/ethnicity group, gender, and overweight status on 7-day moderate-to-vigorous physical activity (MVPA) and organized sport team participation in each age group.Results: In children and adolescents, the global score of athletic identity was independently, positively related to MVPA (p