Measurement of Physical Self-Concept and Its Relationship with Sports Practice in University Student-Athletes
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The aim of this study was to analyze the relationship between physical self-concept and variables associated with sports practice, gender, and age in a sample of 86 university students-athletes from the Universidad Veracruzana (Mexico). A mixed, cross-sectional, non-experimental design was used. Physical self-concept levels were assessed using a standardized questionnaire and grouped into three categories: low, moderate, and high. Chi-square tests of independence were used to determine associations between variables, and a simple correspondence analysis (CA) was subsequently developed to explore multivariate relationships. The results showed that high levels of physical self-concept are associated with older age, male gender, and previous competitive experience, while low levels are mainly related to young women without sporting achievements. The correspondence analysis explained 78.4% of the total inertia, highlighting Dimension 1 (56.2%) as the axis of self-efficacy and sports experience. The findings confirm the influence of the competitive context and personal development on body perception and underscore the need to promote institutional programs aimed at strengthening physical self-concept in the university population.
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