Year: 2014
Type: report
Study design: Observational Study
Abstract: The aim of this study was to determine if there was a correlation between exercise, stress, self-efficacy, and self-concept. 102 university students were used in this study, and a questionnaire based on these variables was completed by each individual. Results obtained through a Spearman’s nonparametric correlational test showed that there was a significant negative correlation between exercise and stress (rs = -.391, N = 102, p = -.391 < .001, two-tailed), and a significant positive correlation between exercise and self-efficacy (rs = .323, N = 102, p = .323 >.001, two-tailed), and exercise and self-concept (rs = .385, N =102, p = .385 > .001, two-tailed). In conclusion, results obtained suggest when a high level of exercise is performed, stress levels will be lower, and self-efficacy and self-concept levels will be higher than those who do not exercise.
Source: eSource (Dublin Business School)
Author: Fiona Mary Crosby
Language: English
Topic: Physical Activity and Health
Field: Medicine
Domain: Health Sciences
Open Access status: green
OpenAlex ID: W1577407808