Objectives Evidence concerning physical activity and mental health remains less well
documented for children and adolescents. An updated review of systematic reviews and …

Problem A 2011 review of reviews reported small to moderate associations between
physical activity (PA) and depression, anxiety and self-esteem among children and youth …

Objectives This scoping review explored the associations between physical activity, sport,
and body image. Design Scoping review. Method The studies were identified and selected …

Background Exercise may improve neuropsychiatric and cognitive symptoms in people with
mental disorders, but the totality of the evidence is unclear. We conducted a meta-review of …

Objective: The aim of this research was to study the mediation of body dissatisfaction,
physical self-concept, and body mass index (BMI) on the relationship between physical …

Adolescence represents a vulnerable phase of life for psychological health. The practice of
physical activity (PA) appears to have a positive influence on adolescents, increasing self …

Welcome to Health Psychology: Theory, Research and Practice (Seventh Edition). This
textbook provides an in-depth introduction to the growing field of health psychology. It is …

The primary purpose of the present study was to examine differences in positive body
image, specifically body appreciation and functionality appreciation, between student …

Now in its fifth edition, The Psychology of Exercise: Integrating Theory and Practice is the
ideal resource for undergraduate courses devoted to the study of exercise behavior …

Concerns about body image may affect athletes, mainly because of specific sports models to
achieve successful performance. This systematic review reports on body image …