Social physique anxiety and physical activity in early adolescent girls: The influence of maturation and physical activity motives

Journal of Sports Sciences

Volumn 27, Issue 3, 2009, Pages 299-305

  Niven, Ailsa ^a   Fawkner, Samantha ^a   Knowles, Ann Marie ^a   Henretty, Joan ^a   Stephenson, Claire ^a  

^a HERIOT WATT UNIVERSITY   (United Kingdom)

Author keywords

Adolescence; Motives; Physical activity; Social physique anxiety

Indexed keywords

ADOLESCENT; ADOLESCENT BEHAVIOR; BODY IMAGE; CHILD; FEMALE; HUMANS; MOTOR ACTIVITY; PROSPECTIVE STUDIES;

EID: 59649116111     PISSN: 02640414     EISSN: 1466447X     Source Type: Journal    
DOI: 10.1080/02640410802578164     Document Type: Article

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