Self-Esteem and Physical Activity

This set of flashcards covers key concepts related to self-esteem, its dimensions, factors affecting it, and the influence of physical activity on self-esteem.

Global Self-Esteem

The overall perception of one's worth that is influenced by various factors including physical self-esteem.

Physical Self-Esteem

A subdomain of self-esteem related to one's perception of their physical fitness, appearance, and athletic abilities.

Self-Concept

The non-evaluative understanding of who you are, separate from how you evaluate yourself.

Self-Worth

The value an individual attributes to themselves, often used interchangeably with self-esteem.

William James

A psychologist who suggested that self-esteem is determined by the assessment of actual accomplishments against perceived potential.

Maslow's Hierarchy of Needs

A psychological theory that organizes human needs into a hierarchy, with self-esteem being just below self-actualization.

Self-Efficacy

An individual's belief in their ability to succeed in specific situations or accomplish a task.

Upward Comparison

Evaluating oneself against those perceived to be better, often leading to a decrease in self-esteem.

Signal to Noise Ratio

The concept explaining how clear signals (positive aspects) might be overshadowed by noise (negative aspects) affecting overall self-esteem.

Meta-Analysis

A statistical analysis that combines the results of multiple scientific studies to identify patterns or effects.