A Systematic Synthesis of Evidence Regarding Relationship of Physical Activity and Sports Participation With Trait Self-control

Asif Ali, Muhammad Azam, Jawairyiah Mattiullah and Adeel Akhtar

Journal of Business and Social Review in Emerging Economies, 2019, vol. 5, issue 1, 19-40

Abstract: Background: Individuals with low level of trait self-control exhibit several negative behaviors such as violence, addictive behaviors (drug addiction, technological addictions), suicide, unhealthy eating, and criminal behaviors. In contrast, high level of self-control thought to be associated with positive psychosocial and physical health related outcomes. Interventions contribute to boost self-control seems essential for individual with risk of low trait self-control.Objectives: The purpose of this study is to systematically evaluate the relationship between physical activity and trait self-control.Methods: For this purpose, full-text articles were searched in research databases including Psych INFO, PubMed, Medline, The Cochrane Library, Wiley Library, Taylor Francis, Science Direct, Springer, ERIC, JSTOR, Google scholar, and Sage Journals. &Following screening for the study selection criteria and assessment of risk of bias, twenty one studies (13cross-sectional, 5 longitudinal and 3 interventions) with low or moderate risks of bias were finally selected for qualitative synthesis.Results: Findings from all of the included studies consistently showed that there was a significantly positive relationship between physical activity and trait self-control.It is suggested that increasing self-efficacy, decreasing aggression, and improvement in positive and negative emotional states might be underlying mechanisms working for beneficial effects of physical activity on trait self-control.Conclusion: These suggest that physical activity and exercise may serve as a potential means to enhance trait self-control. Practical implementation and recommendations for policy makers are put forward in this connection.

Keywords: Trait; Self-Control; Prevention; Activity; Exercise (search for similar items in EconPapers)
Date: 2019
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DOI: 10.26710/jbsee.v5i1.627

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