PHYSICAL ACTIVITY AND SELF-ESTEEM AMONG PEOPLE WITH PHYSICAL DISABILITIES IN SAUDI ARABIA

ABSTRACT Introduction: Physical activity can play a critical and effective role in the health self-esteem of general population. However, research on association between participation physical those with disabilities non-Western countries, especially Saudi Arabia is limited. Objective: To analyze levels among Arabia, examine relationship Arabia. Methods: A participant sample (N = 292) consisting Arabian individuals (male n 201; female 91) aged 18-59 years (M 36.08 years; SD 10.64) was recruited to participate this study. Levels were measured using Arabic version Rosenberg Self-Esteem Scale (RSES). Results: Statistical analysis illustrated that participants’ overall moderate 3.14; 0.56). stepwise multiple linear regression demonstrated participating (measured by days per week) only predictor total RSES scale (ß −0.304; p <0.001). Conclusions: The findings suggest statistically significant Therefore, it essential increase awareness importance people disabilities. Level evidence II; Therapeutic Studies - Investigation Treatment Results.