College Females' Self-Perceptions of Their Overall Physical Self-Worth

Abstract

The purpose of this study was to determine whether significant differences exist in the domain of overall physical self-worth and the subdomains of sport competence, physical condition, body attractiveness, and physical strength between intercollegiate athletes and regular exercisers, intercollegiate athletes and nonexercisers, and regular exercisers and nonexercisers. The Physical Self-Perception Profile (PSPP) was used to survey female college students attending one Midwestern University. It was concluded that college females who engaged in sport competition and exercise participation perceived their physical selves more positively than did female nonexercisers.

The Effect of Exercise Motivation on Eating Disorders in Bodybuilders in Social Networks: The Mediating Role of State Anxiety

“…Again, this does not seem to be unique to patients with eating disorders, but it also stands out in individuals with other psychological problems. Further risk factors include chronic physical conditions such as diabetes, chronic intestinal disease, and other physical conditions associated with diet and body weight change [ 4 ]. Eating disorders often cause harmful manifestations of a series of physical and mental health problems (such as dehydration, arrhythmia, hypotension, decreased self-confidence, anxiety, depression, and even suicide).…”