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Degree

Masters in Education, Marietta College, Education, 2006.

Abstract

Females have historically been discouraged from participating in physical activity and sports. Research however has found that females, especially young adolescents, benefit greatly from physical activity and sports. Physical activity not only promotes a higher sense of self esteem in women but also provides a greater sense of body image and overall well being throughout life. It has been shown that women that engage in physical activity as young adults tend to continue to stay active later in life, leading to a greater sense of self esteem. With the evidence that has been shown in past research and the research that was administered, the researcher attempted to encourage the inclusion of regular physical activity and sports participation in the daily lives of adolescent girls. The purpose of this study was to determine whether regular physical activity and sports participation had an impact on the self-esteem of adolescent girls. A quantitative experimental design was used, utilizing stratified sampling. The researcher used a nominal scale survey to gather data from girls between the ages of 14 to 18. It was hypothesized that girls would show that regular physical activity and sports participation affected their self-esteem in a positive way.

Subject Headings

Education, General

Keywords

Self-Esteem; Sports; Adolescent; Females

Advisor

Cathy Mowrer

Pages

50p.

Document number: marietta1145986749
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