Exploring the relationship between physical activity, psychological well-being and physical self- perception in different exercise groups

Factors Associated with Positive Mental Health in a Portuguese Community Sample: A Look Through the Lens of Ryff's Psychological Well-Being Model

“…Furthermore, the relation between health-promoting behaviours and psychological well-being has been less explored. The scarce available evidence suggests that exercisers score significantly higher than non-exercisers on all PWB dimensions, with the highest effect sizes being reported for purpose in life, positive relations and self-acceptance (Edwards et al, 2005). Gunnell (2009) also observed a positive relationship (r= 0.22) between a measure of eudaimonic well-being (Subjective Vitality Scale) and leisure-time physical activity in individuals with osteoporosis.…”

“…Moreover, these authors suggested that future research should identify and understand the factors associated with positive psychological functioning and develop positive health interventions based upon this knowledge. To the best of our knowledge, few studies have analyzed the relation between health-promoting behaviours (exercise, nonsmoking) and eudaimonic well-being (e.g., Besenski, 2009;Edwards et al, 2005;Kimiecik, 2011). As such, the present research makes an original contribution to the literature by identifying and evaluating some of the possible sociodemographic, lifestyle and psychosocial correlates of psychological well-being in a non-American sample (Portugal).…”

The Impact of an Interim Protection Order (Domestic Violence Act 116 of 1998) on the Victims of Domestic Violence

“…Roothman, Kirsten and Wissing (2003) contend that psychological well-being entails wellbeing on the affective, physical, cognitive, spiritual, personal and social levels. Edwards, Ngcobo, Edwards and Palavar (2005) support this view, but consider that psychological wellbeing has multidimensional personal, transactional and environmental determinants, which become more complex as the human life cycle progresses. The above factors meet the definition of general well-being as defined by Chandler et al (1992) and Coward and Reed (1996).…”

“…The above factors meet the definition of general well-being as defined by Chandler et al (1992) and Coward and Reed (1996). Wissing and Van Eeden (2002), Roothman et al (2003) and Edwards et al (2005) thus use the concepts of psychological well-being and general well-being synonymously. Fox (2000) views physical self-esteem, which refers to the evaluative element of self-concept, as a sub-set of global self-esteem, psychological well-being, health and life.…”

Evaluation of a Psychological Skill Training Program on Mental Toughness and Psychological Wellbeing for Professional Soccer Players

“…PWB has been researched over the last two decades [22]. Studies have demonstrated the positive effect of sports on PWB and PWB on sporting performance [23,24]. Psychological explanations of why exercise enhances psychological well-being include the following: enhanced feelings of control, improved self-concept, self-esteem and self-efficacy, and more positive social interactions [25].…”