The Impact of Single-Gendered vs Coeducational Physical Education on Female Adolescent Body Image and Self-Esteem
Faculty Mentor
Katie Taylor and Carri Kreider
Document Type
Poster
Start Date
10-5-2023 9:00 AM
End Date
10-5-2023 10:45 AM
Location
PUB NCR
Department
Physical Education, Health and Recreation
Abstract
Physical activity has been shown to be related to disease prevention and reduced prevalence of premature death. It is also related to overall greater health as well as improved psychosocial well-being in both adult and adolescent populations. Further, resistance-based exercise has shown to be related to good psychosocial health with more positive body image and increased self-esteem. However, the majority of adolescents and adults do not meet physical activity guidelines, particularly for resistance training. Schools play an essential role in providing opportunities for, and education in, resistance training. However, little is known about the differential classroom formats for resistance training, i.e., single-gendered versus co-educational, on body image and self-esteem in female adolescents.
PURPOSE: To determine the effects of single-gendered versus coeducational resistance training classes on body image and self-esteem in adolescent females.
METHODS: Adolescent females are currently being recruited from Grades 9-12 in WA state high schools. Participants are either enrolled in a single-gendered or coeducational resistance training class at their respective high schools. Participants are asked to complete surveys on body image (Body Change Inventory) and self-esteem (Rosenberg Self-Esteem Scale) prior to, at the midpoint, and at the end of the 8-week class. Data will be analyzed using a 2 (condition) x 3 (time) repeated measures ANOVA with an alpha level set at 0.05. Data collection will be conducted between February 2023 to April 2023.
Recommended Citation
Stockslager, Jamison, "The Impact of Single-Gendered vs Coeducational Physical Education on Female Adolescent Body Image and Self-Esteem" (2023). 2023 Symposium. 34.
https://dc.ewu.edu/srcw_2023/res_2023/p1_2023/34
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The Impact of Single-Gendered vs Coeducational Physical Education on Female Adolescent Body Image and Self-Esteem
PUB NCR
Physical activity has been shown to be related to disease prevention and reduced prevalence of premature death. It is also related to overall greater health as well as improved psychosocial well-being in both adult and adolescent populations. Further, resistance-based exercise has shown to be related to good psychosocial health with more positive body image and increased self-esteem. However, the majority of adolescents and adults do not meet physical activity guidelines, particularly for resistance training. Schools play an essential role in providing opportunities for, and education in, resistance training. However, little is known about the differential classroom formats for resistance training, i.e., single-gendered versus co-educational, on body image and self-esteem in female adolescents.
PURPOSE: To determine the effects of single-gendered versus coeducational resistance training classes on body image and self-esteem in adolescent females.
METHODS: Adolescent females are currently being recruited from Grades 9-12 in WA state high schools. Participants are either enrolled in a single-gendered or coeducational resistance training class at their respective high schools. Participants are asked to complete surveys on body image (Body Change Inventory) and self-esteem (Rosenberg Self-Esteem Scale) prior to, at the midpoint, and at the end of the 8-week class. Data will be analyzed using a 2 (condition) x 3 (time) repeated measures ANOVA with an alpha level set at 0.05. Data collection will be conducted between February 2023 to April 2023.
