University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign

Body image and its influence on physical activity participation among women ages 45 to 64

Skowron, Maja A.

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Title
Body image and its influence on physical activity participation among women ages 45 to 64
Author(s)
Skowron, Maja A.
Issue Date
2010-08-31T20:02:37Z
Director of Research (if dissertation) or Advisor (if thesis)
Shinew, Kimberly J.
Doctoral Committee Chair(s)
Shinew, Kimberly J.
Committee Member(s)
  • Stodolska, Monika
  • Sydnor, Synthia
  • Janke, Megan C.
Department of Study
Recreation, Sport and Tourism
Discipline
Recreation, Sport, and Tourism
Degree Granting Institution
University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign
Degree Name
Ph.D.
Degree Level
Dissertation
Date of Ingest
2010-08-31T20:02:37Z
Keyword(s)
  • Body image
  • Physical activity
  • Motivations
  • Middle-aged women
  • Self-determination
Abstract
The current study was designed to investigate the role of body image on physical activity levels for women. Self-determination theory, social comparison theory, and constraints theory were utilized as the frameworks of this study. Eighteen in-depth, semi-structured interviews with White women ages 45 to 64 who were already exercising were conducted. Results showed that body image could serve as a motivation, a constraint, or both for physically active women. Social comparison with peers was the most important factor influencing body image. Women identified their physical activity levels, types of activities, and motivators and constraints impacting physically active leisure. Moreover, the self-definition of physical activity was discussed.
Graduation Semester
2010-08
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Copyright 2010 Maja Anna Skowron

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