Physical self-esteem of adolescents with regard to physical activity and pubertal status.

Evaluation of the Effect of Physical Activity Programs on Self-Esteem and Body Mass Index of Overweight Adolescent Girls, based on Health Belief Model with School-Centered Approach

Background: Obesity in adolescents leads to physical and mental complications. Exercise is one of the main components of weight control programs. This study aimed to evaluate the effect of physical activity programs on self-esteem and Body Mass Index of overweight adolescent girls. Materials and Methods: This study was a semi experimental study.The subjects were 140 second grade student girls f...

Is low self-esteem a risk factor for depression? Findings from a longitudinal study of Mexican-origin youth.

We examined the relation between low self-esteem and depression using longitudinal data from a sample of 674 Mexican-origin early adolescents who were assessed at age 10 and 12 years. Results supported the vulnerability model, which states that low self-esteem is a prospective risk factor for depression. Moreover, results suggested that the vulnerability effect of low self-esteem is driven, for...

Physical Activity Patterns of Turkish Adolescents: Influence of Some Social Factors

Objectives: this study examined the associations between physical activity and some social factors in a sample of Turkish adolescents. Methods: 883 middle and high school students provided information on physical activity, socioeconomic status, living conditions, school performance, family status, family's attitude about exercise, and playmates. Scales measuring self-esteem, problem solving, an...

The relationship between level of physical activity with self-esteem, concern of body image and body appreciation of veterans

Physical Activity Enhances Self-Esteem of Male College Students; a Randomized Controlled Trial

Introduction: Self-esteem is a sense of values, the degree of approval, affirmation, acceptance and being valuable that a person has toward himself. As exercise causes a feeling of adequacy and efficiency, it may increase self-esteem. The present research aimed to study the effect of a physical activity program on self-esteem of male college students. Methods:</st...