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Predicting Moderate and Vigorous Physical Activity: Bodily Shame and the AFFEXX Questionnaire

Berg, A.M. van den (2024) Predicting Moderate and Vigorous Physical Activity: Bodily Shame and the AFFEXX Questionnaire.

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Abstract:This study aimed to determine whether bodily shame could enhance our understanding of people’s motivation to engage in moderate and vigorous physical activity. This was measured using the core affective experiences “calmness versus tension” from the AFFEXX questionnaire, as well as feelings of calmness and tension through an Implicit Association Test. The research involved 80 participants and employed a cross-sectional, quantitative study design, using a survey to measure the variables of bodily shame, calmness and tension, and physical activity levels. The results did not align with the hypotheses; bodily shame does not significantly predict moderate and vigorous physical activity levels. It was determined that bodily shame and physical activity are not significantly related. Mediation analyses revealed that calmness versus tension did not significantly mediate this relationship between bodily shame and moderate and vigorous physical activity. To conclude, a new antecedent appraisal of bodily shame to the AFFEXX questionnaire does not significantly contribute to the AFFEXX questionnaire’s ability to predict physical activity levels. Future research should focus on employing a larger sample size and objective measures of physical activity levels to validate these findings and explore the effects of feelings of anticipatory pride on moderate and vigorous physical activity levels.
Item Type:Essay (Bachelor)
Faculty:BMS: Behavioural, Management and Social Sciences
Subject:77 psychology
Programme:Psychology BSc (56604)
Link to this item:https://purl.utwente.nl/essays/100147
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