title: Relationship between achievement goal constructs and physical self-perceptions in a physical activity setting.
abstract: The relations of achievement goal theory constructs and physical self-perceptions were explored with 225 students (91 men, 109 women, and 25 nonindicators; M age=23.5 yr., SD=9.2), enrolled in basic physical activity classes (aerobics, weight training, modern dance, badminton, yoga, tai chi, basketball, racquetball, gymnastics, bowling, aquatone, and step aerobics) in a university setting. Goal orientations (Task and Ego Orientation in Sport Questionnaire), perceptions of the motivational climate (Perceived Motivational Climate in Sport Questionnaire-2), and physical self-perceptions (Physical Self-perception Profile) were assessed. Data were analyzed separately by sex. Ego orientation was the only predictor of Physical Self-perceptions in men, accounting for between 12 and 15% of the variance in Physical Self-worth, Sport Competence, Physical Conditioning, and Body Attractiveness. Constructs of achievement goal theory were not predictive of Physical Self-perceptions in the women. The results are discussed in light of achievement goal theory and the nature of the sample.
authors.affiliation: Department of Exercise and Sport Science, University of Utah, Salt Lake City 84112, USA. Maria.Newton@health.utah.edu
authors.forename: Maria
authors.initials: M
authors.lastname: Newton
authors.forename: Nicole
authors.initials: N
authors.lastname: Detling
authors.forename: Jennifer
authors.initials: J
authors.lastname: Kilgore
authors.forename: Paul
authors.initials: P
authors.lastname: Bernhardt
mesh_terms: D000124:Achievement; D001828:Body Image; D004777:Environment; D005260:Female; D006040:Goals; D006801:Humans; D008297:Male; D009042:Motivation; D009043:Motor Activity; D011582:Psychological Theory; D012649:Self Concept; D012928:Social Desirability; D011795:Surveys and Questionnaires