My Exposed Body: Psychometric Properties of the Italian Version of the Social Physique Anxiety Scale-7 among Women [PDF]
Behavioral Sciences, 2023 Background: Social Physique Anxiety (SPA) is the anxiety resulting from the prospect or presence of the interpersonal evaluation of one’s physique. It is a construct related to body image and body esteem. The Social Physique Anxiety Scale-7 (SPAS-7) is a
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The effects of physical activity on social physique anxiety in college students—the mediating and moderating role of mental toughness and negative physical self [PDF]
BMC PsychologyPurpose To examine the effects of physical activity on college students' social physique anxiety and the mediating and moderating roles of negative physical self and mental toughness in it, and to provide empirical evidence that physical activity ...
Yong Jiang, Xiaoyu Wang
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Social physique anxiety and physical activity in early adolescent girls : the influence of maturation and physical activity motives [PDF]
Journal of Sports Sciences, 2009 This study considered the influence of maturation on social physique anxiety (SPA), the relationship between SPA and current and future physical activity (PA) levels and the influence of motives for physical activity on this relationship in early ...
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Effect of dance on social physique anxiety and physical self-esteem among adults: a systematic review [PDF]
Frontiers in PsychologyBackgroundPhysical activity has been widely recognized for its positive impact on mental health. Dance, as a form of physical activity, has garnered increasing attention in recent years. Existing literature suggests that dance specifically contributes to
Xutao Liu, Kim Geok Soh, Yingjie Lu
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Social Physique Anxiety in College Students: The Role of Study Field, Physical Activity, Physical Self-Perception, and Self-Esteem [PDF]
SportsYoung adults, especially students, face challenges that increase social anxiety, including Social Physique Anxiety (SPA). The objective of the present study was to examine SPA among college students across various study programs and explore its ...
Ioannis Tsartsapakis, Aglaia Zafeiroudi
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The Relationship of Gender and Self-Efficacy on Social Physique Anxiety among College Students [PDF]
Int J Exerc Sci, 2015 International Journal of Exercise Science 8(3): 234-242, 2015. The anxiety or fear associated with physique evaluation is defined as Social Physique Anxiety (SPA).
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The effect of Latin dance on social physique anxiety in middle school girls: a pilot study [PDF]
Frontiers in Public HealthIntroductionSocial physique anxiety (SPA) is a prevalent psychological issue among adolescents, particularly among female middle school students. SPA is characterized by fear of negative evaluation based on physical appearance and can significantly ...
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Self-objectification and commentary on physical appearance predict exercise dependence in young Chinese males: a study from a cognitive-behavioral perspective [PDF]
Frontiers in PsychologyExercise dependence has emerged as a growing concern in China alongside the rapid expansion of fitness culture, yet little is known about its psychological mechanisms in men.
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The Effect of Exercise Atmosphere on College Students’ Physical Exercise—A Moderated Chain Mediation Model [PDF]
Behavioral SciencesTo explore the influence of exercise atmosphere on college students’ physical exercise and its mechanism of action, the Exercise Atmosphere Scale, Enjoyment Scale, Exercise Self-efficacy Scale, Social Physique Anxiety Scale, and Physical Exercise Rating ...
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A Self-determination Theory Approach to the Study of Body Image Concerns, Self-presentation and Self-perceptions in a Sample of Aerobic Instructors [PDF]
, 2007 This study examined motivational predictors of body image concerns, self-presentation and self-perceptions using Self-determination Theory as a guiding framework. Aerobic instructors (N = 149) completed questionnaires measuring general need satisfaction,
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