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Examining the physical activity experiences of survivors of domestic violence in relation to self-views

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A study was conducted with an aim to examine the physical activity experiences of survivors of domestic violence in relation to how they view themselves and their circumstances. Qualitative analysis revealed that physical activity gave women a sense of accomplishment and improved their mentality and emotional status, gave them hope and healing, a sense of being 'normal', of working towards a future self, and freedom.

Author: Concepcion, Rebecca Y., Ebbeck, Vicki
Publisher: Human Kinetics Publishers, Inc.
Publication Name: Journal of Sport & Exercise Psychology
Subject: Sports and fitness
ISSN: 0895-2779
Year: 2005
Public affairs, Other Justice, Public Order, and Safety Activities, Domestic Violence (Families), Social aspects, Women, Women's health, Family violence, Domestic violence

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Physical activity and depressive symptoms in American adolescents

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The relationship between American adolescents' participation in physical activity and severity of depressive symptoms is presented. The findings highlighted the gender variability in the psychological correlates of sporting participations.

Author: Nicholson, Jan M., Martin, Graham, Desha, Laura N., Ziviani, Jenny M., Darnell, Ross E.
Publisher: Human Kinetics Publishers, Inc.
Publication Name: Journal of Sport & Exercise Psychology
Subject: Sports and fitness
ISSN: 0895-2779
Year: 2007
Science & research, Research, Causes of, Depression in adolescence, Adolescent depression

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