Document Type : Original research study
Authors
1 Motor Behavior Ph.D. student, Department of Physical Education and Sports Science, Science and Research Branch, Islamic Azad University, Tehran, Iran
2 Professor of Imam Hossein University, Tehran, Iran
3 Assistant Professor, Department of Physical Education and Sports Science, Science and Research Branch, Islamic Azad University, Tehran, Iran
4 Assistant Professor, Department of Motor Behavior, Sport Sciences Research Institute, Tehran, Iran
Abstract
The purpose of this study is to scrutinize the relationship between physical and academic self-concept among athlete and non-athlete female students. Physical activity and family socioeconomic status are considered as the variables of study. A number of 1063 athlete and non-athlete students, aged from 13 to 16, were randomly selected from different regions of Tehran. Data was gathered by Short-Form of Physical Self- Description Questionnaire (SFPSDQ) (Marsh et al, 2010), Academic Self-concept Scale (Delavar, 1998), and Social-Economic-Status information form. The results of univariate analysis showed that athlete females’ physical and academic self-concept are significantly higher than non-athlete females. Also, univariate and multivariate linear regression analysis reveals that physical activity significantly predicts female' physical self-concept and academic self-concept. Based on findings of the study, adolescent females' physical self-concept is correlated with physical activity and socioeconomic status of their families. In addition, a positive relationship between physical self-concept and mother's level of education is found. The study also displayed that academic self-concept is related to physical activity and high level of mother's education.
According to the results, it can be concluded that physical self-concept and academic self-concept are related to physical activity and mother's level of education; and participation in physical activity improves physical and academic self-concept. Therefore, it is necessary to improve the level of students’ participation in physical activity to enhance physical and academic self-concept.
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