Maturational timing, physical self-perceptions and physical activity in UK adolescent females: investigation of a mediated effects model

• Main Authors: Sean P Cumming (Author), Deirdre M Harrington (Author), Melanie J Davis (Author), Charlotte L Edwardson (Author), Trish Gorely (Author), Kamlesh Khunti (Author), Alex V Rowlands (Author), Thomas Yates (Author), Lauren B Sherar (Author)
• Format: Book
• Published: Taylor & Francis Group, 2020-05-01T00:00:00Z.
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Background Advanced (early) biological maturation may be a risk factor for inactivity among adolescent girls. Aim To test the mediational effects of body attractiveness and physical self-worth on the relationship between biological maturity and accelerometer assessed moderate-to-vigorous physical ac...