Effects of exercise interventions on body image: a meta-analysis.
Our meta-analysis examined the impact of exercise interventions on body image; and participant, intervention, and design features associated with larger effects. We identified 57 interventions (with pre-and post-data for the exercise and control groups) examining the effects of exercise on body image. A small random effect indicated that exercise intervention conditions had improved body image compared to control conditions; and that participant (age), design (year of publication), and intervention (exercise frequency and specificity) features moderated the effect size. Research examining the mechanisms and the exercise dose-response required for body image change is needed.
Campbell
Anna
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University of Florida, Gainesville, FL 32611, USA.
Hausenblas
Heather A
HA
D000293:Adolescent; D000328:Adult; D001828:Body Image; D002648:Child; D015444:Exercise; D005260:Female; D006293:Health Promotion; D006801:Humans; D008297:Male; D008875:Middle Aged; D017594:Publication Bias; D055815:Young Adult