Exercise and Self-Esteem

Flashcards covering key concepts related to exercise and self-esteem, including definitions of important terms, theories, and research findings.

Self-concept

A broad term that describes the way we see or define ourselves; not evaluative.

Global self-esteem

The evaluative or affective consequence of judgements of success relative to self-concept, indicating a ranking or degree of worth.

Self-esteem (SE)

Defined by William James as a ratio of successes to expectations: SE = Success / Pretensions.

Maslow's Needs Hierarchy

A psychological need linked to happiness that includes self-esteem as one of its levels.

Self-confidence

A broad term that describes a person’s overall judgment of their ability to be successful in a variety of activities.

Self-efficacy

A specific aspect of self-confidence; it describes feelings of being capable of performing a certain activity in a certain situation.

Physical Self-Esteem

The evaluation of one's worth based on physical abilities, including subdomains like strength and body attractiveness.

Multidimensional self-esteem

The concept that self-esteem comprises overall (global) judgment as well as judgments in specific areas.

Social Media Comparisons

The unrealistic comparisons people make with others' best selves on social media, which can lower self-esteem.

Rosenberg Self-Esteem Scale

A widely used measure consisting of 10 questions to assess global self-esteem.

Physical activity (PA)

Regular engagement in exercise, which is linked to improvements in self-esteem and self-efficacy.

Bidirectionality

The concept that self-esteem can influence exercise adherence and vice versa.

Psychological Mediators

Factors such as self-awareness and self-efficacy that can influence the relationship between exercise and self-esteem.

Exercise literature

Research concerning the effects of physical activity on psychological outcomes like self-esteem and mental health.

Causal relationship

A determining link where changes in one factor, such as resistance training, lead to changes in another factor, like self-esteem.