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  • The exercise motivation scale : its multifaceted structure and construct validity

    Creator:
    Li, Fuzhong
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    Building upon Deci and Ryan's (1985, 1991) self-determination theory as well as previous empirical work on motivation, the present study was designed to develop a multifaceted 31-item Exercise Motivation Scale (EMS). A series of pilot studies were first conducted in order to generate the 31 scale items. The EMS was...
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    Doctor of Philosophy in Human Performance presented on January 24. 1996. Title: The Exercise Motivation

  • The effect of a mail-mediated intervention on exercise behavior

    Creator:
    Levy, Susan S.
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    Self-determination theory suggests that social contexts that promote a sense of autonomy, competence, and relatedness will increase internalization of behavioral regulation and lead to more self-determined forms of motivation, the prototype of which is intrinsic motivation. A positive relationship between internalization of exercise behavior regulation and actual levels of exercise...
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    -Mediated Intervention on Exercise Behavior Abstract approved: Vicki Ebbeck Sell-determination theory

  • Posttraumatic Growth, the Physically Active Body, and Self-Compassion

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    Mitchell, Erin E.
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    Individuals who have been traumatized have the opportunity to experience posttraumatic growth, conceptualized as positive changes that result from navigating highly challenging life circumstances (Tedeschi & Calhoun, 2004). The current model of posttraumatic growth (Calhoun, Cann, & Tedeschi, 2010) is based solely on cognitive-emotional processing yet by examining the role...
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    E. Mitchell for the degree of Doctor of Philosophy in Exercise and Sport Science presented on June

  • Experiences among women with shame and self-compassion in cardio-based exercise classes

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    Rogers, Kim
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    Shame is a debilitating inner experience elicited by the negative self-appraisal of one's entire self, and is characterized by a deep-seated sense of being flawed, defective, and therefore unworthy of acceptance and belonging (Brown, 2006). Although significant research has explored self-conscious emotions, including shame, little has been done to examine...
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    Masters Thesis
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    Cardio-Based Exercise Classes AN ABSTRACT OF THE THESIS OF Kim Rogers for the

  • Weight stigma consciousness and perceived physical appearance : their key precursors and relationship to health behaviors

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    Concepcion, Rebecca Yahnke
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    The purpose of this study was to explore the relationships between weight stigma consciousness, perceived body appearance, social physique anxiety, and the health outcomes of physical activity levels and eating behaviors. Select precursors were also examined. These relationships were based on Harter's model of self-worth. Two-hundred fifteen adults with a...
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    presume that they will experience the psychological benefits of exercise, that of less depression and

  • The role exercise may play in how survivors of domestic violence feel and view themselves

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    Concepcion, Rebecca Yahnke
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    The National Women's Health Information Center reports that domestic violence is the leading cause of injury to American women and that nearly one-third of American women have been physically assaulted by their significant other at some point in their lives. These women often experience depression, low self-esteem, anxiety, posttraumatic stress...
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    other psychological concerns. It is now generally accepted that exercise has mental health benefits

  • Possible selves and exercise maintenance among middle-aged women

    Creator:
    Blais, Robin E.
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    Given the high risk of relapse during the first year of exercise involvement, it is important to determine the processes of self-motivation which enable novice exercisers to become long-term maintainers. This study was designed to extend previous Stages of Change (Prochaska & DiClemente, 1983) research by comparing the Possible Selves...
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    (1995) reviewed the effects of exercise and physical activity on the psychological well-being of

  • Examination of adolescents' sources of subjective task value in sport

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    Stuart, Moira E.
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    Sport is an avenue for children and adolescents to improve physical skills as well as enhance their psycho-social development. Despite the benefits of sport, numerous children and adolescents choose not to be physically active. Consequently, several investigators have sought to determine why some children choose to participate in sport, while...
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    ent of Exercise and Sport Science Dean of Gradua School I understand that my thesis will become

  • An investigation of possible selves across stages of exercise involvement with middle-aged women

    Creator:
    Whaley, Diane E.
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    In order to develop effective interventions designed to encourage more middle-aged individuals to engage in regular exercise, there is a need to further understand the mechanisms involved in the decision to exercise. One appropriate conceptual framework involves future-oriented self-conceptions, or possible selves (Markus & Nurius, 1986). Possible selves, both hoped-for...
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    An investigation of possible selves across stages of exercise

  • Objectified body consciousness : a theory-to-practice approach

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    John, Deborah Haydel
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    Objectified body consciousness (OBC) is a third-person perspective that locates an individual's body-self relationship primarily in the appearance of her/his body as an outside observer rather than in how her/his body feels or what her/his body can do. We know very little about OBC in relation to physical self variables...
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  • Mindfulness, self-compassion, and leadership in wildland firefighting

    Creator:
    Lewis, Alexis
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    Wildland firefighting is environmentally and socially a risky and complex occupation. Although much attention has been given to understanding the physical components in fighting wildland fire, much less time has been devoted to understanding and developing the capacity of wildland firefighters to handle the dynamic pressures of the physical and...
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    Alexis Lewis for the degree of Doctor of Philosophy in Exercise and Sport Science presented on May 3

  • Concept Mapping and Enumerating Strategies to Increase Fat Acceptance in Fitness Centers

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    Souza, Brian Jason
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    According to most health organizations, "obesity" (defined as body mass index [BMI] greater than 30) is a world health problem of "epidemic" proportions. The underlying assumption is that weight is a proxy for health. However, obesity prevention and reduction interventions are designed to regulate body weight, rather than improve health....
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    ABSTRACT OF THE DISSERTATION OF Brian Jason Souza for the degree of Doctor of Philosophy in Exercise