Testing the Weiss-Harter-Model: Physical Activity, Self-Esteem, Enjoyment, and Social Support in Children and Adolescents

Frontiers in Psychology

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Darko Jekauc¹  Claudia Niessner¹  Kathrin Wunsch¹  Claudio R. Nigg¹  Janina Krell-Roesch¹  Alexander Woll¹ 

[1] Institute of Sports and Sports Science, Karlsruhe Institute of Technology

关键词: physical activity;    children;    adolescents;    self-esteem;    enjoyment;    perceived competence;    social support;    Weiss-Harter-model;   

DOI  :  10.3389/fpsyg.2019.02568

学科分类：社会科学、人文和艺术（综合）

来源: Frontiers

【 摘 要 】

Background Several theories have been established to explain physical activity (PA) participation. However, many of these theories might not be applicable to adolescent PA behavior as they require a high level of cognitive reflection. Weiss suggests a model for youth which is based on the theoretical concept of Harter, focusing on self-esteem within social, emotional, and developmental aspects to explain behavior. The aim of this study was to test the original and a social support focused alternative version of the Weiss-Harter-model, and to cross-validate the findings in two separate studies.

【 授权许可】

CC BY