Date of Award

Fall 1997

Document Type

Thesis

Degree Name

Master of Science (MS)

Department

Psychology

Program/Concentration

Psychology

Committee Director

Thomas F. Cash

Committee Member

Peter J. Mikulka

Committee Member

Mark W. Scerbo

Call Number for Print

Special Collections LD4331.P65 W447

Abstract

The present study was conducted to determine the extent to which participation in a circuit weight training program would lead to improvements in body image and physical self-efficacy, as compared to a matched control group. Thirty-nine experimental subjects participated in a 6-week circuit weight training class, while 39 subjects in a matched comparison group did not engage in any weight training. All subjects completed the Multidimensional Body Self-Relations Questionnaire, the Social Physique Anxiety Scale, and the Physical Self-Efficacy Scale at pre- and posttest points. Experimental subjects also completed tests of muscular strength and the Reasons for Exercise Inventory. The results indicated that weight lifters showed significant increases in upper- and lower-body muscular strength. At posttest, weight lifters had a significantly improved appearance related body image and physical self-efficacy, whereas the comparison group remained unchanged. Further research should investigate the application of weight training as an adjunct to therapy for body-image disturbances.

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DOI

10.25777/5c22-0181

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