Title
The Different Motivating Factors of Self Esteem, Disorder Eating, and Exercise Motivations Between Men and Women
Document Type
Presentation
Publication Date
April 2010
Faculty Sponsor
Dr. Mary Pritchard
Abstract
The purpose of this study is to examine the relationships between self-esteem, exercise motivation, and disordered eating in a sample of undergraduates. Three hundred twenty-five students completed surveys assessing the above variables. In men drive for thinness was related to several exercise motives including health orientation, weight concern, personal goal achievement, competition, recognition, life meaning, and self-esteem. Bulimia was related to weight concern. Body dissatisfaction was related to weight concern and self-esteem. In women, drive for thinness was related to several exercise motives including health orientation, weight concern, personal goal achievement, competition, recognition, coping, life meaning, and self-esteem. Bulimia was related to weight concern, recognition, coping, self-esteem, and life meaning. Body dissatisfaction was related to weight concern and self-esteem. We will discuss applications for athletic trainers, personal trainers, and counselors.