The Influence of Motor Competence on Adolescent Identity Health: A Mixed Method Study
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| Title: | The Influence of Motor Competence on Adolescent Identity Health: A Mixed Method Study |
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| Language: | English |
| Authors: | Timler, Amanda, McIntyre, Fleur, Bulsara, Caroline, Rose, Elizabeth, Hands, Beth |
| Source: | Research Quarterly for Exercise and Sport. 2020 91(1):1-14. |
| Availability: | Routledge. Available from: Taylor & Francis, Ltd. 530 Walnut Street Suite 850, Philadelphia, PA 19106. Tel: 800-354-1420; Tel: 215-625-8900; Fax: 215-207-0050; Web site: http://www.tandf.co.uk/journals |
| Peer Reviewed: | Y |
| Page Count: | 14 |
| Publication Date: | 2020 |
| Document Type: | Journal Articles Reports - Research |
| Education Level: | Elementary Secondary Education |
| Descriptors: | Psychomotor Skills, Self Concept, Measures (Individuals), Scores, Gender Differences, Developmental Stages, Motor Development, Student Attitudes, Health, Stress Variables, Academic Achievement, Social Support Groups, Friendship, Skill Development, Intervention, Physical Activities, Individual Development, Educational Experience, Elementary Secondary Education, Peer Relationship, Foreign Countries |
| Geographic Terms: | Australia |
| DOI: | 10.1080/02701367.2019.1643821 |
| ISSN: | 0270-1367 |
| Abstract: | Our identity develops with age, and many impacting factors will determine whether it is healthy or unhealthy. A particularly fragile phase of identity development occurs during adolescence when level of motor competence may be influential, yet is rarely considered. Purpose: The purpose of this study was to examine male and female adolescent's perceptions towards their motor competence and identity development. In-depth information was also collected to understand what factors are important towards identity development during adolescence. Method: An explanatory sequential mixed methods study was used to examine the extent motor competence influenced the health of an adolescent's identity. A sample of 160 adolescents (male n = 103, female n = 57, M[subscript age] = 14.45 SD = 0.75) completed the Adolescent Motor Competence Questionnaire (AMCQ) and the Assessment of Identity Development in Adolescence (AIDA). The AMCQ scores were used to group the participants into high (HMC = > 83) and low (LMC = < 83) motor competence. Results: More females had less-healthy identities than males and those with LMC had less-healthy identities than those with HMC. Subsamples of 17 participants were interviewed in order to explain these results. The most at risk group, females with LMC, identified negative peer comparisons, poor social support and higher stress levels to achieve academic performance as key challenges. Conclusions. Well-designed support services for those with LMC, especially for the females should incorporate activities to develop individual competency and close friendships. |
| Abstractor: | As Provided |
| Entry Date: | 2020 |
| Accession Number: | EJ1243960 |
| Database: | ERIC |
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| Abstract: | Our identity develops with age, and many impacting factors will determine whether it is healthy or unhealthy. A particularly fragile phase of identity development occurs during adolescence when level of motor competence may be influential, yet is rarely considered. Purpose: The purpose of this study was to examine male and female adolescent's perceptions towards their motor competence and identity development. In-depth information was also collected to understand what factors are important towards identity development during adolescence. Method: An explanatory sequential mixed methods study was used to examine the extent motor competence influenced the health of an adolescent's identity. A sample of 160 adolescents (male n = 103, female n = 57, M[subscript age] = 14.45 SD = 0.75) completed the Adolescent Motor Competence Questionnaire (AMCQ) and the Assessment of Identity Development in Adolescence (AIDA). The AMCQ scores were used to group the participants into high (HMC = > 83) and low (LMC = < 83) motor competence. Results: More females had less-healthy identities than males and those with LMC had less-healthy identities than those with HMC. Subsamples of 17 participants were interviewed in order to explain these results. The most at risk group, females with LMC, identified negative peer comparisons, poor social support and higher stress levels to achieve academic performance as key challenges. Conclusions. Well-designed support services for those with LMC, especially for the females should incorporate activities to develop individual competency and close friendships. |
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| ISSN: | 0270-1367 |
| DOI: | 10.1080/02701367.2019.1643821 |
