Relationship among positive self-esteem, physical literacy, and physical activity in college students: a study of a mediation model

作者：Xi She, Tianyu Gao, Ruisi Ma, Di Tang, Hua Zhong, Heling Dong · 发表于：Frontiers in Psychology · 年份：2023 · DOI：10.3389/fpsyg.2023.1097335 · 被引用次数：22 · 研究领域：Motivation and Self-Concept in Sports、Physical Education and Pedagogy、Physical Activity and Education Research

Background: In light of the substantial decline in physical activity during college years, this study aims to examine the relationship between positive self-esteem, physical literacy, and physical activity in order to investigate the mechanisms for improving physical activity in college students and to provide a foundation for future interventions. Methods: = 1.10), completed the Positive Version of Rosenberg Self-esteem Scales, Perceived Physical Literacy Instruments, and the International Physical Activity Questionnaires. A mediation model was utilized to explore the associations among the three concepts. Results: The three regression models were as follows: Physical literacy = 18.03 + 0.98 *Self-esteem, Physical activity = 43.23 + 0.16 *Self-esteem, and Physical activity = 28.18 + 0.11 *Physical literacy. Positive self-esteem, physical literacy, and physical activity were significantly linked with each other. Physical literacy mediated 26.93% of the effect, indicating a partial mediator in the relationship between positive self-esteem and physical activity. Conclusion: The mediating effect of physical literacy on the relationship between positive self-esteem and physical activity was identified. Our findings support the development of positive self-esteem and physical literacy in college physical education curricula as part of an overall program to address students' physical inactivity at school and in the future. This study provides a new intervention perspective for impr...