@article{ref1,
title="Physical activity and self-perceptions among hong kong chinese with an acquired physical disability",
journal="Adapted physical activity quarterly",
year="2009",
author="Sit, Cindy H. P. and Lau, Caren H. L. and Vertinsky, Patricia",
volume="26",
number="4",
pages="321-335",
abstract="This study investigated the association between physical activity and self-perceptions such as body image, physical self-concept, and self-esteem among persons with an acquired physical disability in a non-Western population. Other personal variables such as gender and time of onset of disability were also examined. A convenience sample of 66 Hong Kong Chinese adults with an acquired physical disability were asked to complete a battery of questionnaires about their levels of physical activity and self-perceptions. Over 70% of the participants were not physically active enough to obtain health benefits. Contrary to studies focused on Western populations, the relationships between physical activity and self-perceptions were weak. The time of onset of disability, rather than activity level and gender, was more related to self-perceptions. The present study provides some evidence to advance our knowledge of self-perceptions in a non-Western population and highlights the importance of considering culture and social location in studying physical activity levels of those with an acquired physical disability. (Contains 3 tables.)<p /><p>Language: en</p>",
language="en",
issn="1543-2777",
doi="",
url="http://dx.doi.org/"
}