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ArticleBMC psychology2025

Exploring the mediating role of motivational regulations in the relationship between body image and physical activity by sex: a structural equation modelling approach.

Sergio Navas-León, Ana Tajadura-Jiménez, Luis Morales, Mercedes Borda-Mas, María Luisa Avargues-Navarro, Milagrosa Sánchez-Martín

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Sergio Navas-LeónDepartment of Psychology, Universidad Loyola Andalucía, Avda. de las Universidades s/n, Dos Hermanas, Sevilla, 41704, Spain.
Ana Tajadura-JiménezUCL Interaction Centre, University College London, London, WC1E 6BT, UK.
Luis MoralesDepartment of Psychology, Universidad Loyola Andalucía, Avda. de las Universidades s/n, Dos Hermanas, Sevilla, 41704, Spain.
Mercedes Borda-MasDepartamento de Personalidad, Evaluación y Tratamiento Psicológicos, Universidad de Sevilla, Sevilla, 41018, Spain.
María Luisa Avargues-NavarroDepartamento de Personalidad, Evaluación y Tratamiento Psicológicos, Universidad de Sevilla, Sevilla, 41018, Spain.
Milagrosa Sánchez-MartínDepartment of Psychology, Universidad Loyola Andalucía, Avda. de las Universidades s/n, Dos Hermanas, Sevilla, 41704, Spain. msanchez@uloyola.es.

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Ministerio de Educación, Cultura y Deporte FPU20/00089Spanish Agencia Estatal de Investigación MCIN/AEI/10.13039/501100011033
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Abstract

backgroundThis study investigates how motivational regulation mediates the relationship between body image satisfaction and physical activity participation, considering sex differences.

methodsThe study used a cross-sectional design and involved 1012 participants stratified by sex of the Spanish adult population. Body image satisfaction was assessed using the Multidimensional Body Self-Relations Questionnaire (MBSRQ), motivational regulation using the Behavioural Regulation Exercise Questionnaire (BREQ-3), and total weekly minutes of moderate-vigorous PA with the International Physical Activity Questionnaire Short Form (IPAQ-SF). Structural equation modelling was used to test the hypothesised relationships.

resultsThe findings showed that satisfaction with physical appearance and physical shape had both direct and indirect associations with moderate-vigorous PA and motivational regulation. The relationship between body image satisfaction and moderate-vigorous PA was mainly mediated by intrinsic, integrated, and introjected regulations for men and integrated, identified, and amotivated regulations for women.

conclusionThese findings suggest that motivational regulation may play a crucial role in the relationship between body image satisfaction and PA participation. Promoting intrinsic and integrated motivation in men and women, respectively, rather than appearance-based goals, may foster more sustainable PA. The findings can provide valuable insights for policymakers and practitioners seeking to promote healthy PA behaviour.

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Body ImageExerciseMotivationAdultBody SatisfactionCross-Sectional StudiesFemaleHumansLatent Class AnalysisMaleMiddle AgedPersonal SatisfactionSex FactorsSpainYoung AdultBody imageExercise psychologyMotivational theoryPhysical inactivitySelf-determination theoryStructural equation modelling

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PMID41163127
PMCPMC12570753

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