The effects of participation in movement programs on the movement competence, self-esteem and resiliency of adolescent girls

Date
2008-03
Authors
Jonathan, Bronwyn Bock
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Stellenbosch : University of Stellenbosch
Abstract
The purpose of this study was to examine the effects of two different types of movement programs on movement competence, self-esteem and resiliency in adolescent girls from a low-socio economic environment. A non-equivalentcontrol-group design was followed. A total of N=63 girls from similar socioeconomic environments between the ages of 13-14 participated in the study. The subjects were divided into three groups. The pre-tests and post-tests were administered to all groups. Four motor fitness/motor ability tests were selected to gather data about movement competence. The Self-Perception Profile for Children (Harter, 1985) was used to measure self-esteem and the Connor-Davidson Resilience Scale (Connor & Davidson, 2003) was used to measure resiliency. Only two of the groups received intervention programs. One group received 20 sessions in an expressive dance movement program called Biodanza and the other intervention group received 20 sessions in self-defence.
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Thesis (PhD (Sport Science))—University of Stellenbosch, 2008.
Keywords
Movement competence, Self-esteem, Resiliency, Adolescent girls, Dissertations -- Sport science, Theses -- Sport science
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