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Body-related envy: a social comparison perspective in sport and exercise.

Body-related envy: a social comparison perspective in sport and exercise.

Authors :
Pila E
Stamiris A
Castonguay A
Sabiston CM
Source :
Journal of sport & exercise psychology [J Sport Exerc Psychol] 2014 Feb; Vol. 36 (1), pp. 93-106.
Publication Year :
2014

Abstract

These three studies sought to better understand experiences of body-related envy and to examine the association with motivation and exercise behavior in young adult males and females. In an interview study, participants (N = 11) discussed body-related envy within a framework of social comparison. In Study 2, a thematic content analysis was conducted on self-reported narratives of body-related envy experiences reported by 288 participants. Themes of body-related envy triggers, cognitions, and cognitive and behavioral outcomes were identified. Findings from Studies 1 and 2 highlighted the possible link between body-related envy and exercise motivation and behavior. Study 3 tested these associations with males and females (N = 595) who completed a self-report questionnaire. In the structural equation model, body-related envy was positively associated with external, introjected, and identified regulations, and identified regulation was positively associated with exercise behavior. Taken together, the importance of body-related envy in the experience of cognitive, affective, and behavioral outcomes related to sport and exercise contexts is highlighted.

Details

Language :
English
ISSN :
1543-2904
Volume :
36
Issue :
1
Database :
MEDLINE
Journal :
Journal of sport & exercise psychology
Publication Type :
Academic Journal
Accession number :
24501147
Full Text :
https://doi.org/10.1123/jsep.2013-0100