Download or read book Exercise and Body cathexis self cathexis Attitudes in Women written by Suzanne Sanders and published by . This book was released on 1982 with total page 112 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Download or read book A Correlation Study of Self body Cathexis of Obese Women and Their Attitudes Toward Physical Activity written by Julia A. Reynolds and published by . This book was released on 1982 with total page 180 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The purpose of this study was to investigate the relationship between the self-body cathexis of obese women and their attitudes toward physical activity. Fifty inventories were used for the research in this project. The volunteer subjects' ages ranged from 18 to 45 with a mean age of 28.9 years. The subjects" weight ranged from 20 percent to 120 percent over desirable weight. The females were chosen on the basis of their current weight being 20 percent or more higher than their desirable weight, according to the chart developed by the Build and Blood Pressure Study (48). The measuring devices used were the Jourard and Secord Self-Body Cathexis Inventory and the Kenyon Attitude Toward Physical Activity Inventory. The data from the inventories were statistically analyzed using primarily the Pearson product moment correlation. The .05 level of significance was selected for rejecting, the null hypotheses. The results of the study revealed that the obese women surveyed had average feelings of satisfaction concerning their self and body images. These women had a highly significant positive relationship between their body and their self image. The women in this study who weighed less had a more positive body image. Also, the less the women weighed the more positive their attitude toward physical activity. In general these obese women believed that the positive aspects of physical activity included catharsis, a social experience, an ascetic experience, an improvement of one's health and fitness and the pursuit of vertigo. They did not believe that physical activity was an aesthetic experience. Those women who believed that physical activity was a social experience or to improve one's health and fitness also believed it was for the purpose of catharsis. There were no significant relationships between their attitude toward physical activity and their self or body cathexis.
Download or read book Exploring Psychological Variables of Self esteem and Body cathexis that Enable Women to Choose Weight Training Exercises written by and published by . This book was released on 1997 with total page 182 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This study attempted to ferret out specific psychological variables of self-esteem and body-cathexis that enable some women to overcome gender stereotypes of body image and exercise, thereby allowing them to engage in weight training. The author utilized a sample of women from a health club facility and compared women who primarily weight trained to women who primarily attended aerobics classes on several variables. The study explored four main questions : (1) Do women who weight train and women who participate in aerobics classes differ in their levels of global self-esteem and/or body-cathexis? (2) Do women who weight train possess a more masculine or androgynous gender role orientation compared to women who take aerobics classes? (3) Do women's reasons for exercising influence whether they choose to weight train or take aerobics classes? (4) Is there a cohort effect of age that influences whether women will choose to engage in weight training exercises or aerobics classes? The sample consisted of 141 women between the ages of , 16 and 57. Rosenberg's Self-Esteem Scale (1965) measured global selfesteem; Tucker's (1985) version of the Body Cathexis Scale measured body-cathexis; Bern's Sex Role Inventory (1974) assessed gender role orientation; Silberstein's Reasons for Exercise Inventory (1988) assessed reasons for exercising; the author's Demographic Questionnaire assessed variables including age and frequency of exercise. Results indicated that women in this sample who took aerobics classes chose weight control as the most important reason to exercise compared to women who engaged in weight training. The study also demonstrated that women who weight trained participated in aerobics classes more often then the women who used aerobics classes as their only means of exercise. Other hypotheses explored were not supported by this study. These results suggest the need for future research about the relationships between self-esteem, body image, and exercise for women.
Download or read book The Effects of Physical Fitness and Body Cathexis on Self concept Change in Women After Aerobic Conditioning written by Julie Catherine Cocklin and published by . This book was released on 1988 with total page 230 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Download or read book The Influence of a Walking Program on the Body Cathexis and Self esteem of Adult Sedentary Women written by Elaine Garofoli and published by . This book was released on 1990 with total page 218 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Download or read book Perceived Exertion Self Concept and Body Cathexis of Female Athletes written by Mary Allen Watson and published by . This book was released on 1976 with total page 244 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Download or read book The Effects of Body Movement on Body Cathexis Among Women written by Donna Webb Jung and published by . This book was released on 1977 with total page 98 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Download or read book Exercise Psychology written by Peter Seraganian and published by John Wiley & Sons. This book was released on 1993-01-12 with total page 452 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Examines both the basic and applied research that has explored the influence which physical activity has upon psychological states. Organized into three sections: history and theory, research approaches, findings and applications. Individual chapters are contributed by distinguished researchers and practitioners representing three distinct disciplines: health psychology, physical education and exercise physiology. Provides a balanced, critical and up-to-date portrait of the field.
Download or read book The American Body in Context written by Jessica R. Johnston and published by Rowman & Littlefield. This book was released on 2001 with total page 366 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: From Marilyn Monroe to the Spice Girls, from Grover Cleveland to President Clinton, to one's naked form reflected in the mirror each morning, Americans are taught to read bodies as symbols displaying and revealing hidden truths about the individual and his or her behaviours. Any discussion of the body becomes complex and muddled as one tries to analyze how and why certain body types are attributed certain meanings.
Download or read book The Psychological Benefits of Exercise and Physical Activity written by Jennifer L. Etnier and published by Human Kinetics. This book was released on 2023-09-05 with total page 361 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: In response to the demands of an increasingly complex society, more and more individuals are turning to exercise to promote their psychological well-being. The Psychological Benefits of Exercise and Physical Activity explores the psychological outcomes that are known to be affected by physical activity behaviors. Rooted firmly in foundational science, the text offers opportunities for self-reflection and application, with an emphasis on physical activity recommendations and dose–response relationships supported by research. Whereas most exercise psychology texts center around psychological theory or interventions, The Psychological Benefits of Exercise and Physical Activity focuses on psychological outcomes, such as the effects on depression and anxiety, as well as the impact on cognitive performance, memory, pain, and sleep. Written by Jennifer L. Etnier, PhD, who previously served as president of the North American Society for the Psychology of Sport and Physical Activity (NASPSPA), the full-color text includes engaging illustrations to help students visualize complex information, and the content is organized to be delivered in a semester-long course. The introductory chapters (chapters 1-3) set the stage with the history of exercise psychology, theories, and mechanisms proposed to explain research terminology and psychological benefits of exercise. In the remainder of the text (chapters 4-14), each chapter is dedicated to a particular outcome or psychological aspect. Each of these chapters begins with a vignette that provides a real-world example of why questions of exercise and the outcome are important. These chapters uncover the causes of particular psychological conditions and explore how exercise might affect those causes. Next, key research on the potential benefits of exercise for that specific psychological concern is examined. Each chapter closes with a chapter summary and discussion questions. Throughout the text, sidebars introduce thought-provoking ideas, provide opportunities for self-reflection, or describe interesting research studies that will help engage students. The text also includes learning objectives and key terms to further enhance student learning. The Psychological Benefits of Exercise and Physical Activity offers students a comprehensive overview of how the mind benefits from physical activity behaviors. It is an essential text for any person interested in motivating others and promoting physical activity for beneficial psychological outcomes.
Download or read book Development and Structure of the Body Image written by S. Fisher and published by Psychology Press. This book was released on 2014-03-05 with total page 345 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: First published in 1986. First published in 1986. This is volume 1 of two, of Development and Structure of the Body Image. This Volume presents a thorough review and analysis of the body image literature from 1969. The bibliography for all the work described in the two volumes is contained in this second volume.
Download or read book The Oxford Handbook of Exercise Psychology written by Edmund O. Acevedo and published by Oxford University Press. This book was released on 2012-04-13 with total page 538 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Awareness of the importance of exercise and physical activity to optimal physical and mental health has never been greater. It is widely acknowledged that physical inactivity is a leading cause of death, yet statistics show less than 50% of Americans participate in regular physical activity. This information highlights the public health challenge of increasing participation in physical activity to enhance physical health and to buoy the psychological benefits associated with physical activity. The Oxford Handbook of Exercise and Psychology is an authoritative and comprehensive presentation of the breadth and depth of empirical contributions utilizing state-of-the-science theories and approaches in exercise psychology. Chapters are authored by leading investigators across the globe who have made significant scientific contributions addressing the behavioral aspects of physical activity. Sections of the book address the effects of physical activity on mental health; knowledge gathered utilizing psychobiological perspectives; behavioral factors that impact exercise motivation; scientific contributions addressing the physical activity benefits with special populations, including individuals with physical disabilities, older adults and cancer patients; and promising areas for additional investigation. Each chapter presents a summary of scientific advancements in the topic area as a foundation for future investigation. Fueled by a broad range of disciplines and interdisciplinary approaches, the field of exercise psychology is growing, and this comprehensive handbook will be the perfect resource for students, researchers, and physicians interested in exercise motivation and the mental health benefits of physical activity.
Download or read book A Comparison of the Relationships Among Body and Self Cathexis Body Anxiety and Estimates of Body Space in Female Intercollegiate Competitors written by Sandra L. Bauchmoyer and published by . This book was released on 1971 with total page 130 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Download or read book Body Cathexis and Self Cathexis Effects of an Interactional Awareness Training Class and of Bando Karate Training written by Thomas Virgil Matthews and published by . This book was released on 1976 with total page 170 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Download or read book Physical Activity and Psychological Well Being written by Stuart J.H. Biddle and published by Routledge. This book was released on 2003-08-27 with total page 234 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The 'feel-good' effect of physical activity is widely reported among participants. Physical Activity and Psychological Well-Being represents a research consensus on the relationship between physical activity and aspects of mental health, providing an overview of the case for the role of exercise in the promotion of psychological well-being. Topics covered include: * anxiety and stress * depression * mood and emotion * self-perceptions and self-esteem * cognitive functioning and ageing * psychological dysfunction This book is invaluable reading for students and researchers working in the exercise, sport and health sciences, and for health and clinical psychologists. It is also a foundation text for health promotion and health service professionals, particularly those working in the area of mental health.
Download or read book Physical Activity and Psychological Well being written by Stuart Biddle and published by Psychology Press. This book was released on 2000 with total page 222 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This book was commissioned by Somerset Health Authority to provide an updated overview of the case for exercise and mental health promotion.
Download or read book Advances in Psychology Research written by Frank Columbus and published by Nova Publishers. This book was released on 2001 with total page 304 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Advances in Psychology Research
