The mediating role of physical self‐concept on relations between biological maturity status and physical activity in adolescent females
Open Access
- 22 July 2010
- journal article
- Published by Wiley in Journal of Adolescence
- Vol. 34 (3), 465-473
- https://doi.org/10.1016/j.adolescence.2010.06.006
Abstract
The current study examined the mediating role of physical self-concept on relations between biological maturity status and self-reported physical activity in adolescent British females. Biological maturity status, physical self-concept and physical activity were assessed in 407 female British year 7–9 pupils (M age = 13.2 years, SD = 1.0). Participants completed the Physical Activity Questionnaire for Adolescents ( Kowalski, Crocker, & Donen, 2004 ) and the Children and Youth Physical Self-Perceptions Profile ( Whitehead, 1995 ). Percentage of predicted adult height attained at measurement was used as an estimate of biological maturity status. Structural equation modelling using maximum likelihood estimation and bootstrapping procedures revealed that perceptions of sports competence, body attractiveness and physical self-worth mediated an inverse relation between maturity status and physical activity. The results provide partial support for Petersen and Taylor’s (1980) Mediated Effects Model of Psychological and Behavioural Adaptation to Puberty within the context of physical activity.Keywords
Funding Information
- The British Academy (SG-46063)
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