The Relationship among Body Mass Index, Body Image, Exercise Habits and Stage of Change in College-Aged Females

The purpose of this study was to examine the relationships among body mass index (BMI), body image perception, physical activity habits, and exercise stage of change in college-aged females. Volunteers (N = 134) completed a survey of demographics, Stage of Exercise Scale (SOES; Cardinal, 1995a; Card...

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Physical fitness
Physiological aspects
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Psychological aspects
Recreation
Self image
Social conditions & trends
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Sports
Statistics
Women
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