Exercise Psychology Chapter 12

Self-Esteem and Body Image

body image

the self-perceptions and attitudes an individual holds with respect to their body and physical appearance

fitspiration

a message, usually in the form of an image with a quote included in the form of an image with a quote included, designed to inspire people people to attain a fitness goal

Physical Self-Perception Profile

an assessment tool based on a hierarchical, multi-dimensional theoretical model of self-esteem in which self-perceptions can be categorized as superordinate, domain, subdomain, facet, subfacet, and state

self-concept

the multitude of attributes and roles through which a person evaluates themselves toe establish self-esteem judgements

self-esteem

a stable global positive or negative evaluative of one’s own worth

self-presentation

the process by which people attempt to control and monitor how they are perceived and evaluated by others

What is the difference between be self-esteem and self-concept?

Self-concept is the descriptive knowledge and mental picture of who you are, whereas self-esteem is the emotional evaluation of who you are based on those descriptions

What was the main conclusion from the study done by Justin Moore and colleagues (2011)?

That students had significant improvements in their self-perception constructs at all levels of the exercise and self-esteem model following a 12 week resistance exercise training program

How does body image differ from self-esteem?

body image is how you view and feel about your physical appearance, while self-esteem is your overarching sense of personal self-worth and value as a whole person

what is the ideal physique for women?

Slender

what is the ideal physique for men?

Muscular and athletic

what is the relationship between body image and physical activity?

Bidirectional how you think and feel about your body influences your motivation to exercise, and regular physical movement actively shapes your perception and appreciation of your body

what is social physique anxiety?

A specific type of distress or nervousness that people feel when they believe that other people are observing or judging their body and physical appearance

what is the relationship between social physique anxiety and physical activity behavior?

A bidirectional and inverse relationship where intense worry about body judgment typically drives people to avoid gyms and exercise environments. Conversely, maintaining a regular physical activity routine can help reduce this specific anxiety over time and improve body confidence.

how does body image affect physical activity motivation?

it influences how confident, comfortable, and joyful a person feels while moving