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Physical activity, self-efficacy, and self-esteem
 — longitudinal relationships in older adults
Author(s)Edward McAuley, Steriani Elavsky, Robert W Motl
Journal titleJournals of Gerontology: Series B, Psychological Sciences and Social Sciences, vol 60B, no 5, September 2005
Pagespp P268-P275
Sourcehttp://www.geron.org
KeywordsKeeping fit ; Exercise ; Well being ; Self esteem ; Longitudinal surveys ; United States of America.
AnnotationThe structure of the expanded version of the. Exercise and Self-Esteem Model was examined in a sample of 174 older people (mean age 66.7 years) over a 4-year period. A panel analysis revealed support for the indirect effects of physical activity (PA) and self-efficacy (SE) on physical self-worth and global esteem through sub-domain levels of esteem. These relationships were consistent across the 4-year period. Over time, older people reporting greater reductions in SE and PA also reported greater reductions in sub-domain esteem. This is one of the first studies to examine these relationships longitudinally in the PA domain and offers further support for the hierarchical and multidimensional nature of self-esteem at the physical level. The authors recommended further testing of the Exercise and Self-Esteem Model, with special attention being paid to assessing multiple aspects of PA and SE. (RH)
Accession NumberCPA-070904217 A
ClassmarkCE: CEA: D:F:5HH: DPA: 3J: 7T

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