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

Creator:

Concepcion, Rebecca Yahnke

Abstract:

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

Creator:

Whaley, Diane E.

Abstract:

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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Dissertation
Possible selves and exercise maintenance among middle-aged women

Creator:

Blais, Robin E.

Abstract:

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...

Resource Type:

Masters Thesis