title: Physical self-esteem of adolescents with regard to physical activity and pubertal status.
abstract: The purpose of this study was to examine the physical activity and pubertal status differences in the multiple dimensions of physical self-esteem of Turkish adolescents. The current study also aimed to investigate the gender differences in the physical self-esteem. The pubertal status of participants was determined by a self-report questionnaire. The Children and Youth Physical Self-Perception Profile and a weekly activity checklist were administered to 803 adolescents (Mage = 13.10 +/- 0.93). Analysis revealed significant main effects of physical activity on the multiple dimensions of physical self-esteem for both boys and girls. Follow-up analysis indicated that physically active boys and girls scored higher on almost all subscales of physical self-esteem than less active counterparts. The main effect of pubertal status and physical activity x pubertal status interaction were not significant either for boys or girls. Analysis also revealed significant gender differences in perceived body attractiveness, physical strength, physical condition, and physical self-worth subscales in favor of boys (p < .05).
authors.affiliation: Sport Sciences Dept, Baskent University, Ankara, Turkey.
authors.forename: Atahan
authors.initials: A
authors.lastname: Altintaş
authors.forename: F Hülya
authors.initials: FH
authors.lastname: Aşçi
mesh_terms: D000293:Adolescent; D005260:Female; D006304:Health Status; D006801:Humans; D008297:Male; D008603:Mental Health; D009043:Motor Activity / Q000502:physiology*; D011581:Psychological Tests; D011594:Psychometrics; D011627:Puberty / Q000523:psychology*; D012649:Self Concept; D012737:Sex Factors; D012938:Social Perception; D011795:Surveys and Questionnaires; D014421:Turkey