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Exploring the Association Between Physical Activity Participation and Self-Compassion in Middle-Aged Adults
Ist Teil von
Sport, exercise, and performance psychology, 2019-08, Vol.8 (3), p.305-316
Ort / Verlag
Educational Publishing Foundation
Erscheinungsjahr
2019
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EBSCOhost APA PsycARTICLES
Beschreibungen/Notizen
Physical activity promotes positive health outcomes in middle-aged and older adults, but engagement remains consistently low. Recent research suggests that self-compassion is linked to positive health behaviors and outcomes and may support the adoption and maintenance of health promoting behaviors. The present study aimed to examine the association between self-compassion and physical activity, with the expectation that self-compassion would add unique variance to physical activity participation over and above previously identified predictors. This was a cross-sectional study of self-report questionnaires. Middle-aged adults (40-65 years) completed questionnaire via an online survey. Based on results from hierarchical regression, self-compassion was not significantly related to physical activity participation. However, self-regulation and physical activity were positively associated (p < .05). Future investigations should explore these associations in older age groups and/or investigate gender/sex interactions. Regardless, self-regulatory strategies in middle-aged adults is important for the uptake and maintenance of physical activity.