- Influence of negative stereotype on physical activity level among older . . .
It was suggested that when a negative stereotype is induced, participants perceived the task as less intense compared to the control condition, which result in less inactivity time, suggesting that the negative stereotype had a positive influence on physical activity
- “I am fatigued of being stigmatized”: On the need to investigate stigma . . .
We propose that stereotypes could act as a barrier to physical activity by triggering motivational conflicts, whose resolution necessitates self-control acts, leading in turn to self-control fatigue (see Fig 1)
- Gender and Cultural Diversity in Sport, Exercise, and Performance . . .
Stereotypes and social constraints are attached to other cultural groups, and those stereotypes affect behavior and opportunities Race, ethnicity, socioeconomic status, and physical characteristics all limit opportunities in physical activity settings
- Understanding physical activity from a cultural-contextual lens
Incorporating cultural and contextual factors is critical to promote physical activity, especially in minority and vulnerable communities
- Sport, Stereotypes and Stolen Dreams: Why girls still feel they don’t . . .
We explored girls’ early experiences of sport and physical activity and the attitudes and influences that shape perceptions at this young age
- Exercise Biases: Unraveling the Role of Beliefs
Explore the impact of exercise biases on fitness behaviors and learn strategies to overcome stereotypes and promote inclusive exercise environments
- Chapter 4: Bias in Exercise Science – Foundations of Exercise Science
Bias can arise from a variety of factors, including personal experiences, cultural influences, societal norms, stereotypes, and unconscious mental processes It can impact decision-making, judgments, behaviors, and interactions in both subtle and overt ways
- Putting individual motivations into the societal context: The influence . . .
This chapter reviews the literature that has evidenced effects of stereotypes on physical activity behaviors of groups that are stigmatized in the physical activity domain: females, older adults, and overweight people
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