Effect of Physical Activity on Self-Concept: Theoretical Model on the Mediation of Body Image and Physical Self-Concept in Adolescents

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 activity and self-concept in adolescents.Materials and Methods: A sample of 652 Spanish students between 12 and 17 years parti...

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Main Authors: Juan Gregorio Fernández-Bustos, Álvaro Infantes-Paniagua, Ricardo Cuevas, Onofre Ricardo Contreras
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Frontiers Media S.A. 2019-07-01
Series:Frontiers in Psychology
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Online Access:https://www.frontiersin.org/article/10.3389/fpsyg.2019.01537/full