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Physical activity and self-concept: the SEARCH for diabetes in youth case control study.
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Pediatric exercise science [Pediatr Exerc Sci] 2012 Nov; Vol. 24 (4), pp. 577-88. - Publication Year :
- 2012
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Abstract
- In this study, the relationship between physical activity (PA) and 3 self-concept constructs (physical abilities, physical appearance, and general self-concept) was examined. Youth with type 1 diabetes (n = 304), type 2 diabetes (n = 49), and nondiabetic controls (n = 127) aged 10-20 years wore pedometers over 7 days. Youth completed the Self-Description Questionnaire and correlation coefficients were calculated. Mean steps/day were 7413 ± 3415, 4959 ± 3474 and 6870 ± 3521 for type 1, type 2 and control youth, respectively. Significant correlations were found between steps/day and perception of physical abilities (r = .29; r = .31; r = .31) for type 1, type 2, and control youth, respectively. The other correlations were not significant. Among youth with type 2 diabetes, steps/day were significantly correlated with physical appearance (r = .46). The positive correlation between PA and physical abilities suggests a reciprocal relationship between behavior and perception.
- Subjects :
- Adolescent
Age Factors
Case-Control Studies
Child
Diabetes Mellitus, Type 1 physiopathology
Diabetes Mellitus, Type 2 physiopathology
Exercise Test methods
Female
Humans
Male
Needs Assessment
Reference Values
Sex Factors
South Carolina
Surveys and Questionnaires
United States
Young Adult
Child Welfare
Diabetes Mellitus, Type 1 psychology
Diabetes Mellitus, Type 2 psychology
Physical Fitness physiology
Self Concept
Subjects
Details
- Language :
- English
- ISSN :
- 1543-2920
- Volume :
- 24
- Issue :
- 4
- Database :
- MEDLINE
- Journal :
- Pediatric exercise science
- Publication Type :
- Academic Journal
- Accession number :
- 23196765
- Full Text :
- https://doi.org/10.1123/pes.24.4.577