Purpose Physical activity is associated with an array of physical and mental health benefits
among children and adolescents. The development of self-worth/self-esteem has been …

Abstract Objectives The Exercise and Self-Esteem Model is used as a theoretical framework
to describe associations between global self-esteem and physical activity, mediated by …

PURPOSE: For decades, researchers have proclaimed the positive psychosocial benefits of
participation in physical activity. However, recent meta-analyses of the literature have found …

PURPOSE: To determine whether change in physical activity level impacts adolescents' self-
perceptions. METHODS: Using questionnaire responses from the Growing Up Today Study …

Physical activity has the potential to enhance children's and adolescents' mental health and
overall well-being (Smith & Biddle, 2008; Weiss, 2004). One important aspect of well-being …

OBJECTIVES: Physical activity is an essential part of a healthy lifestyle in adolescence.
Previous studies have shown physical activity to be associated with socio-economic status …

Introduction: One variable that has been consistently associated with adolescents' physical
activity is perceived activity competence. Perceived physical (or sport) competence is …

Objectives To evaluate the relationship between changes in physical activity (PA), sedentary
behavior, and physical self-perceptions and global self-worth in 30, 8–12 years old …

Objective To identify factors associated with changes in physical activity in adolescent girls
at risk for sedentary lifestyles and obesity. Design A cohort study was performed with 201 …

The purpose of this study was to examine adolescents' physical self-perceptions and their
associations with physical activity using a longitudinal perspective. Utilizing data from the …