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KMID : 0607320080170030265
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Journal of Korean Academy of Psychiatric and Mental Health Nursing
2008 Volume.17 No. 3 p.265 ~ p.272
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The Relationship between Physical Self-Concept and Psychological Well-being in Sport Participants
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Lee Hae-Kyung
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Abstract
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Purpose: This study examined the relationship between physical self-concept and psychological well-being and provided scientific evidence for participation in exercise.
Methods: A Correlational survey design was used. Data was collected from 359 adult males and females who regularly participated in health-exercise programs in 2 sport centers. Subjects were given a self-report questionnaire. The SPSS/WIN 12.0 program was used for descriptive analysis, t-test and correlation.
Results:, There was a positive correlation between physical self-concept and psychological well-being. There were significant differences in physical self-concept according to gender, the length of participation, the frequency of participation per week, length of time per participation, and intensity of exercise. There were significant differences in psychological well-being according to the length of participation, and the frequency of participation per week. There was a significant difference in the psychological well-being and physical self-concept.
Conclusion: This study showed that exercise participation has an effect on the psychological well-being of participants via enhancing the physical fitness.
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KEYWORD
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Self-concept, Psychological well-being
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