Abstract

FARIA, Luísa. Desenvolvimento do auto-conceito físico nas crianças e nos adolescentes. Aná. Psicológica [online]. 2005, vol.23, n.4, pp.361-371. ISSN 0870-8231.

The increasing number of studies on self-concept in several contexts such as the sport one is related to its relevance and predictive power of individuals’ global psychological well-being. Therefore, in this article, with the aim of contributing to a major clarification of the research and of the intervention in the physical self-concept domain, the following topics are analyzed and discussed: (1) the problem of self-concept’s definition and conceptual delimitation; (2) the self-concept developmental aspects during the transition from childhood to adolescence; (3) the definition and development of physical self-concept; (4) the contributions of physical activity to the promotion of self-concept; (5) the construction of personal theories about the physical self; and, finally, (6) the main guidelines for intervention in order to promote children and adolescents self-concept, centered on the progressive construction of individuals’ autonomy, consequently on their physical, psychological and social well-being.

Keywords : physical self-concept; personal theories; childhood; adolescence.

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