University:
California State University, Northridge
Course:
PSY 105 | General Psychology
Academic year:

2024
Views:

439

Pages:

2
Author:

Jithin J. I.

EXPLANATIONS FOR THE PERSONALITY-PHYSICAL ACTIVITY RELATIONSHIP 1. Introduction  Evidence shows personality influences physical activity behavior.  Need to understand the mechanisms underlying this association. 2. Personality Models  Five-factor model describes individual differences but not mechanisms.  Explanation attempts focus on motivational processes. 3. Social-Cognitive Middle Units  Smith and Spiro propose middle units as mediators.  These units include mental competencies, and self-regulation.  They are influenced by personality and affect health behavior. representations, goals, emotions, 4. Participation Motives and Behavioral Regulation  Ingledew and Markland suggest motives and regulation explain the link.  Participation motives are goals influencing behavior.  Behavioral regulation categorizes the control of behavior.  Personality traits activate participation motives, which, in turn, affect behavior. 5. Motivational Model  Appearance/body weight motive mediates neuroticism's effect on external and introjected regulation.  Health/fitness motive mediates openness's impact on identified regulation, positively influencing physical activity.  External regulation mediates the relationship between appearance/body weight motive and physical activity, negatively. 6. Life Course and Bidirectional Relationship  Relationships can change over a lifetime.  Social context and life changes influence the dynamics.  Physical activity can also impact personality traits. 7. Conclusion  Participation motives and behavioral regulation are mechanisms explaining personality-physical activity links.  Neuroticism relates to external regulation via appearance/body weight motive, negatively impacting activity.  Openness links to health/fitness motive and identified regulation, promoting physical activity. 8. Implications  Understanding these mechanisms aids in designing effective interventions for promoting physical activity.  Consideration of individual differences and motivations is crucial.