TY  - JOUR
PY  - 2009//
TI  - Physical activity and self-perceptions among hong kong chinese with an acquired physical disability
JO  - Adapted physical activity quarterly
A1  - Sit, Cindy H. P.
A1  - Lau, Caren H. L.
A1  - Vertinsky, Patricia
SP  - 321
EP  - 335
VL  - 26
IS  - 4
N2  - 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>
LA  - en
SN  - 1543-2777
UR  - http://dx.doi.org/
ID  - ref1
ER  -