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Article: Examining the moderating effect of appearance impression motivation on the relationship between perceived physical appearance and social physique anxiety.(Research Note--Psychology)
- Article from:
- Research Quarterly for Exercise and Sport
- Article date:
- December 1, 2005
- Author:
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Key words: body image, self-presentation, social anxiety
Self-presentation is the process by which individuals attempt to present themselves in a particular way to real or imagined audiences (Schlenker, 1980). By omitting undesired aspects of the self and revealing favored aspects, individuals attempt to control how others perceive them (Leary, 1995; Schlenker, 1980). Self-presentation occurs in all areas of life, including sport and physical activity settings (Leary, 1992).
Despite the general desire to present oneself in a particular way, there are occasions in which people may doubt their ability to create a desired impression or avoid making an ...