| The Relationship between Physical Self-Concept and Psychological Well-being in Sport Participants |
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Haekyung Lee |
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Associate Professor, Department of Nursing, Daegu Polytechnic College |
| 운동참가자의 신체적 자기개념과 심리적 행복감의 관계 |
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이혜경 |
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대구산업정보대학 간호과 부교수 |
Correspondence:
Haekyung Lee, Tel: 82-53-749-7245, Fax: 82-53-749-7460,
Email: kyung@tpic.ac.kr
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Received: 18 July 2008 • Revised: 1 September 2008 • Accepted: 5 September 2008 |
| Abstract |
Purpose
This study examined the relationship between physical self-concept and psychological well-being and provided scientific evidence for participation in exercise.
Methods
A Correlational survey design was used. Data was collected from 359 adult males and females who regularly participated in health-exercise programs in 2 sport centers. Subjects were given a self-report questionnaire. The SPSS/WIN 12.0 program was used for descriptive analysis, t-test and correlation.
Results
There was a positive correlation between physical self-concept and psychological well-being. There were significant differences in physical self-concept according to gender, the length of participation, the frequency of participation per week, length of time per participation, and intensity of exercise. There were significant differences in psychological well-being according to the length of participation, and the frequency of participation per week. There was a significant difference in the psychological well-being and physical self-concept.
Conclusion
This study showed that exercise participation has an effect on the psychological well-being of participants via enhancing the physical fitness. |
| Key Words:
Self-concept; Psychological well-being |
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