Samopodoba in ukvarjanje s športom pri učencih šestega razreda osnovne šole

  • Špela Virag University of Primorska, Faculty of Education
  • Petra Dolenc University of Primorska, Faculty of Education
Keywords: self-concept, sport activity, gender, basic school students, Self-Perception Profile for Children

Abstract

Self-Concept and Sport Participation in Sixth Grade Basic School Students. The purpose of the study was to examine self-concept in relation to sport participation among basic school children. The sample included 109 sixth grade students of different Slovenian basic schools. The participants completed the Slovenian version of the SelfPerception Profile for Children – SPPC. The results show significant gender differences in some specific components of self-concept. Boys exhibited higher scores in perceived physical appearance and athletic competence, whereas girls exhibited higher levels in perceived behavioural conduct. Mean values show that students, engaged in organized sport practice, reported higher scores in all self-concept subscales than their inactive peers, although significant differences between these two groups were found in perceived scholastic competence and athletic competence. The study offers a detailed insight into the multidimensional self-perceptions of sixth grade basic school students. The results highlight the importance of physical/sports activity in the self-concept development and can be useful in promoting an active lifestyle among youth.

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Author Biographies

Špela Virag, University of Primorska, Faculty of Education

Koper, Slovenia. E-mail: virag.spela@gmail.com.

Petra Dolenc, University of Primorska, Faculty of Education

Koper, Slovenia. E-mail: petra.dolenc@pef.upr.si.

Published
2016-04-01
How to Cite
Virag Špela, & Dolenc P. (2016). Samopodoba in ukvarjanje s športom pri učencih šestega razreda osnovne šole. Journal of Elementary Education, 9(1/2), 123-136. Retrieved from https://journals.um.si/index.php/education/article/view/380
Section
Scientific Articles