Social Perspective

Term: What does the social perspective study in Exercise Psychology?
Definition: How social relationships influence physical activity behaviour and how exercise impacts well-being through social interactions.

Term: How does social isolation impact health?
Definition: Social isolation, less social integration, and loneliness are linked to poor health and even early death.

Term: What is the role of social support in physical activity?
Definition: Social support and feelings of relatedness can promote engagement in physical activity.

Term: How do social networks influence exercise behaviour?
Definition: Having strong social connections is associated with higher physical activity levels.

Term: What are some examples of social science fields relevant to Exercise Psychology?
Definition: Anthropology, behavioural economics, and sociology.

Term: Why is positive social interaction important for physical activity?
Definition: It can increase motivation, adherence, and enjoyment of physical activity.

Term: How does personality interact with the social perspective?
Definition: Extraverts may benefit more from social interactions, while introverts may not rely on them as much for motivation.

Term: Why is the social perspective alone not enough to explain physical activity behaviour?
Definition: It does not fully account for individual personality traits, cognitive processing, or biological factors.