Predictors of sports motivation among gay and bisexual men |
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Authors: | Zamboni Brian D Crawford Isiaah Carrico Adam W |
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Institution: | Program in Human Sexuality, Department of Family Medicine and Community Health, University of Minnesota Medical School, 1300 S 2nd St., Ste. 180, Minneapolis, MN 55454, USA. bzamboni@umphysicians.umn.edu |
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Abstract: | Athletic activities are associated with reduced levels of stress and negative mood states among heterosexuals; thus, examining this association among gay/bisexual men is warranted. The current study examined the relationship between sports motivation and mood states, self-esteem, body esteem, life satisfaction, perceptions of masculinity/femininity, and parental encouragement for athletic endeavors among 195 gay/bisexual men. The results were mixed, but suggest that sports participation among gay/bisexual men may relate to a desire to express their masculinity and maintain a positive body image. Gay/bisexual men may be more likely to participate in sports if they receive positive reinforcement from others. |
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