Correction: Relationships between self-esteem, self-efficacy, and interoceptive awareness among pole dancers: a network analysis

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However, little is known about how these variables interplay within the mind-body connection. This study addresses this gap by examining the relationship between selfesteem, self-efficacy, and interoceptive awareness using network analysis. Methods: The sample consisted of 263 women participating in a cross-sectional study, aged 18 to 54 years (M = 26.00, SD = 6.65), including 153 (58.18%) pole dancers. The online survey comprised the Rosenberg Self-Esteem Scale (RSES), the General Self-Efficacy Scale (GSES), and the Multidimensional Assessment of Interoceptive Awareness -Version 2 (MAIA-2), which were used to measure self-esteem, self-efficacy, and interoceptive awareness, respectively.Results: The Student's t-test showed that women who practice pole dance differ significantly from those who do not in self-efficacy, the overall interoceptive awareness score, and it's Not-Worrying subscale. The overall network structure was similar in both groups (women who practiced pole dance and those who did not), with minor differences in the strength and number of connections between nodes. Centrality indices revealed the most considerable betweengroup differences for Body Listening, Non-Distracting, and Non-Worrying. Two primary circuits have been identified, connecting the self-concept (self-esteem and self-efficacy) with the individual dimensions of interoceptive awareness. Discussion: Evidence suggests that self-efficacy and self-esteem are connected via distinct, specific pathways to interoceptive dimensions within the network of mind-body connections. The growing research on the mind-body connection links the cognitive and behavioral neurosciences to explain the bidirectional relationship in which mental and emotional states profoundly influence physical health, and, conversely, physical conditions affect mental well-being (Littrell, 2008;Georgiev, 2020). The brain communicates with the body by transmitting signals through neural pathways, hormones, and chemicals, affecting everything from digestion to mood. In particular, regular physical activity releases endorphins and serotonin, which can improve mood and reduce symptoms of depression and anxiety (Mikkelsen et al., 2017;Belcher et al., 2021;Mahindru et al., 2023). Numerous studies have supported the notion that enhancing the body-mind connection through approaches such as holistic care, stress management, and mindful movement can lead to better overall health, increased resilience, and well-being (Pelletier, 1992). A balanced mind-body connection is essential for optimal functioning and overall well-being. However, the motivational aspects of this mind-body interaction are unclear, particularly with respect to engaging in a healthy behavior such as physical activity.Contemporary frameworks for exercise regulation include interoceptive processes in managing physical exertion (Wallman-Jones et al., 2021). Higher-level processes oversee the body's physiological state to sustain allostasis, while disruptions to these processes affect allostasis. Physical activity directly affects afferent signals processed by the interoceptive system through several mechanisms, including triggering cardiovascular activity and initiating a series of hormonal and metabolic responses (Sellami et al., 2019). Interoceptive mechanisms continuously monitor the body's physiological state during exercise, maintain allostasis, and guide goaldirected behavior (Craig, 2002;Craig, 2003). Engaging in physical activity can alter the sensory input to the interoceptive system, thereby enhancing the integration of sensory experiences with emotional responses. Nonetheless, the connection between physical activity and top-down regulation is not extensively explored in interoceptive studies. Gaining insight into how interoceptive processes are influenced by physical activity could have important clinical implications for mental health and overall well-being (Wallman-Jones et al., 2021).Recent evidence suggests that exercise offers a valuable and readily available means to enhance interoceptive processing and promote adaptive behaviors, ultimately leading to a healthy lifestyle and wellbeing (Barca, 2025). A systematic review and meta-analysis also revealed significant positive associations between physical activity and both dimensions of self-concept: self-efficacy and self-esteem (Babic et al., 2014). These factors significantly influence behavioral control, thereby determining participation in physical activity (Babic et al., 2014). However, the interrelationships between physical activity, interoceptive awareness, and self-concepts, including self-esteem and self-efficacy (as a primary motivational driver), remain unknown. This study fills the gap by exploring the associations between subjective awareness of interoceptive signals from the body and two dimensions of self-concept-self-efficacy and self-esteem-in women who practice pole dance.Pole dance combines power exercises with sensual movements, producing positive effects on various psychological outcomes, including mental well-being, self-concept, and sexual health (Whitehead and Kurz, 2009;Holland, 2010;Pfeiffer et al., 2023). 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