Peer-victimization during physical education and enjoyment of physical activity

Percept Mot Skills. 2012 Aug;115(1):319-24. doi: 10.2466/06.05.10.PMS.115.4.319-324.

Abstract

This study examined the relations between peer-victimization during sport practice and physical activity enjoyment. 395 students (219 boys, 176 girls) from a middle school, ages 12 to 13 years (M = 12.2), were surveyed. Few correlations between peer-victimization during sport practice and physical activity enjoyment variables were negative. Linear regression analysis was also conducted, highlighting a subtle influence of peer-victimization during practice of sports on enjoyment of physical activity. Peer-victimization during practice of sports seems to be a poor predictor of low enjoyment of physical activity.

MeSH terms

  • Adolescent
  • Bullying / psychology*
  • Child
  • Crime Victims / psychology*
  • Female
  • Humans
  • Linear Models
  • Male
  • Motor Activity*
  • Peer Group*
  • Physical Education and Training*
  • Pleasure*
  • Sports / psychology
  • Students / psychology
  • Surveys and Questionnaires