Physical Fitness as a Function of Psychological and Situational Factors

The association between personality variables suggested by Rotter's social learning theory and indices of physical fitness was examined in a sample of U.S. college students. As predicted, both higher value placed on physical fitness and greater internal locus of control were related to selected...

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Published in:The Journal of social psychology 1997-10, Vol.137 (5), p.549-558
Main Authors: Nowicki, Stephen, Adame, Dan, Johnson, Thomas C., Cole, Steven P.
Format: Article
Language:English
Subjects:
Adult
Applied psychology
Behavior
Biological and medical sciences
Blood pressure
Body fat
College students
Discussion groups
Female
Fundamental and applied biological sciences. Psychology
Gender
Health education
Health Related Fitness
Heart rate
Humans
Internal-External Control
Learning
Learning Theories
Locus of Control
Longitudinal Studies
Male
Miscellaneous
Personality
Physical Fitness
Physical fitness tests
Psychology. Psychoanalysis. Psychiatry
Psychology. Psychophysiology
Relationship
Situation
Social Environment
Social psychology
Social Values
Students - psychology
USA
Validity
Womens health
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Summary:The association between personality variables suggested by Rotter's social learning theory and indices of physical fitness was examined in a sample of U.S. college students. As predicted, both higher value placed on physical fitness and greater internal locus of control were related to selected indicators of physical fitness. In addition, gender of administrator affected performance on certain measures of physical fitness. The results suggest the need for longitudinal studies to evaluate the role of physical activity in mediating the relationship between personality variables and physical fitness.
ISSN:0022-4545
1940-1183
DOI:10.1080/00224549709595477