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Article: Comparison of self-esteem, body satisfaction, and social physique anxiety across males of different exercise frequency and racial background.(Statistical Data Included)
- Article from:
- Journal of Sport Behavior
- Article date:
- March 1, 2002
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Self-esteem, body satisfaction and social physique anxiety were examined in college age males (N=557) of differing self-reported exercise frequency and racial background Participants were categorized into Caucasian (n=407), African-American, (n=150), three weight training frequency categories (non-weight training, 1-3 days/week, 4+ days/week), and three aerobic exercise frequency categories (no aerobic exercise, 1-3 days/week, 4+ days/week). Participants from weight room facilities and class settings completed Rosenberg's self-esteem Scale (RSE), the Body Cathexis Scale (BCS), and the Social Physique Anxiety Scale (SPAS). A 2 x 3 (race x weight training) MANCOVA on SPA, ...