Original scientific paper

Association of physical self-concept with physical activity, life satisfaction and mediterranean diet in adolescents

Alberto Grao-Cruces ; Department of Sport and Computer Science, Pablo de Olavide University, Seville, Spain
Alberto Nuviala ; Department of Sport and Computer Science, Pablo de Olavide University, Seville, Spain
Antonio Fernandez-Martinez ; Department of Sport and Computer Science, Pablo de Olavide University, Seville, Spain
Jose A. Perez-Turpin ; Department of General and Specific Didactics, University of Alicante, Spain

Abstract

The aim of this study was to examine the association between physical self-concept and physical activity, the intention to be physically active, life satisfaction, and adherence to the Mediterranean diet in adolescents. A total of 1,808 Spanish adolescents (12-16 years of age) participated in this cross-sectional study. Physical Self Questionnaire, Moderate-to-Vigorous Physical Activity Screening Measure, Intention to be Physically Active Scale, Satisfaction with Life Scale, and Mediterranean Diet Quality Index were administered. The boys with a lower physical self-concept showed higher odd ratios of being inactive, having low intentions of being physically active, poor life satisfaction and low adherence to the Mediterranean diet. Similarly, most of the associations were also statistically significant in girls as well. In conclusion, the study reveals that having a low level of physical self-concept increases the risk of being inactive and of having a low level of intention to be physically active, life satisfaction and adherence to the Mediterranean diet in adolescents.

Keywords

physical perceptions; intention to be physically active; subjective well-being; Mediterranean food; teenager

Hrčak ID:

123711

URI

https://hrcak.srce.hr/123711

Publication date:

30.6.2014.

Article data in other languages: croatian

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