General self-concept and life satisfaction for boys with differing levels of physical coordination: The role of goal orientations and leisure participation


Autoria(s): Poulsen, A. A.; Ziviani, J. M.; Cuskelly, M.
Contribuinte(s)

P. J. Beck

Data(s)

01/01/2006

Resumo

Participation in leisure-time activities, self-concept perceptions and individual dispositional goal orientations were examined as mediators of relationships between physical coordination and self-evaluations of life satisfaction and general self-concept for 173 boys aged 10-13 years. Participants completed seven-day activity diaries and 12-month retrospective recall questionnaires recording participation in leisure-time activities. Self-report measures of self-concept, global life satisfaction and dispositional goal orientations were also completed. Results showed that boys with moderate to severe physical coordination difficulties had significantly lower self-concept perceptions of physical ability and appearance, peer and parent relations and general self-concept, as well as lower life satisfaction than boys with medium to high levels of physical coordination. The relationships between boys' physical coordination and their self-perceptions of life satisfaction and general self-concept were significantly influenced by individual self-concept appraisals of physical ability and appearance, peer and parent relations. Adopting task-oriented goals was found to positively change the relationship between physical coordination and both general self-concept and life satisfaction. Team sport participation positively mediated the relationship between physical coordination and life satisfaction. The potential for team sport participation and adoption of task-oriented goals to influence life satisfaction for boys with differing levels of physical coordination was discussed. (c) 2006 Elsevier B.V.. All rights reserved.

Identificador

http://espace.library.uq.edu.au/view/UQ:79164

Idioma(s)

eng

Publicador

Elsevier

Palavras-Chave #Neurosciences #Psychology #Sport Sciences #Psychology, Experimental #Self-concept #Life Satisfaction #Leisure #Developmental Coordination Disorder #Boys #Sport #Motor Disorders #Motivational Climate #Concurrent Validity #Achievement Goals #Early Adolescence #Middle Childhood #Children #Disorder #School #Motor #C1 #321024 Rehabilitation and Therapy - Occupational and Physical #730303 Occupational, speech and physiotherapy
Tipo

Journal Article