Self-Compassion and Physical Activity: The Underpinning Role of Psychological Distress and Barrier Self-Efficacy
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Authors | Zhang, S., Roscoe, C. and Pringle, A. |
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Abstract | Unlike other personality traits or dispositions, self-compassion can be nurtured and is likely a driving source for physical activity. Emerging research has started to examine self-compassion in physical activity contexts; however, most existing studies were underpowered and overlooked the psycho-behavioural factors underlying the link between self-compassion and physical activity. In a sample of 569 UK adults (mean age = 41.92 years, SD = 13.70; 47.8% female), we examined the hypothesis that self-compassion’s positive influence on physical activity operates through re- duced psychological distress and subsequently increased barrier self-efficacy. Results supported the prediction, with the positive influences of self-compassion being more prominent in more vig- orous physical activity. The findings suggest that self-compassion is a good source of emotional resources (i.e., attenuated psychological distress) and confidence to overcome challenges and obstacles (i.e., increased barrier self-efficacy) in the context of physical activity. Future interventions and pro- grams could consider incorporating self-compassion for physical activity adoption and maintenance. |
Keywords | self-compassion; psychological distress; barrier; self-efficacy; physical activity; sedentary; personality; disposition; self-regulation |
Year | 2023 |
Journal | International Journal of Environmental Research and Public Health |
Journal citation | 20 (2), p. 1480 |
Publisher | MDPI Open Access Journals |
ISSN | 1660-4601 |
Digital Object Identifier (DOI) | https://doi.org/10.3390/ijerph20021480 |
Web address (URL) | https://www.mdpi.com/1660-4601/20/2/1480 |
Publisher's version | License File Access Level Open |
Output status | Published |
Publication dates | |
Online | 13 Jan 2023 |
Publication process dates | |
Accepted | 11 Jan 2023 |
Deposited | 20 Jan 2023 |
https://repository.derby.ac.uk/item/9w30x/self-compassion-and-physical-activity-the-underpinning-role-of-psychological-distress-and-barrier-self-efficacy
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