ResumoFoi objetivo desta pesquisa estudar a influência da atividade física regular de homens e mulheres de mais de 40 anos sobre o seu autoconceito. A Escala Fatorial de Autoconceito foi administrada a 200 sujeitos, metade deles praticando algum tipo de atividade física regular no momento da pesquisa e a outra metade sendo sedentários. A Anova 2X2 revelou efeito principal da atividade física regular e do gênero sobre vários fatores do autoconceito. Os escores foram superiores em autoconfiança, autocontrole e self somático para o grupo experimental e no self ético-moral para as mulheres. Conclui-se que a atividade física regular tem impacto benéfico sobre o autoconceito.Palavras-chave: Autoconceito, Atividade física, Gênero.
AbstractThe influence of regular physical activity on the self-concept. The objective of this research was to study the effect of regular physical activity of men and women over 40 on their self-concept. The Selfconcept Factorial Scale was administered to 200 subjects, half of them practicing some kind of regular physical activity and the other half being sedentary. The Anova 2X2 revealed a main effect of physical activity and gender on several factors of the self-concept. The scores were higher for the experimental group on self-confidence, self-control, and somatic self. Men scored higher on selfconfidence while women on moral self. It was concluded that regular physical activity is beneficial for self-concept.
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