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Effects of Exercise Interventions on Body ImageA Meta-analysisUniversity of Florida, USA
University of Florida, USA, heatherh{at}hhp.ufl.edu Our meta-analysis examined the impact of exercise interventions on body image; and participant, intervention, and design features associated with larger effects. We identified 57 interventions (with pre-and post-data for the exercise and control groups) examining the effects of exercise on body image. A small random effect indicated that exercise intervention conditions had improved body image compared to control conditions; and that participant (age), design (year of publication), and intervention (exercise frequency and specificity) features moderated the effect size. Research examining the mechanisms and the exercise dose-response required for body image change is needed.
Key Words: body dissatisfaction body image meta-analysis physical activity
Journal of Health Psychology, Vol. 14, No. 6,
780-793 (2009) This article has been cited by other articles:
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