The Structural Relationship Between Physical Self-concept, Self-Efficacy and Life Satisfaction among Elderly Participants in Physical Activity

The purpose of this study was to examine the structural relationship between physical self-concept, self-efficacy and life satisfaction among elderly participating in physical activity. To accomplish the purpose of this study, 212 survey responses obtained from older adults attending leisure and welfare facilities and sports centers in Seoul and Jeonbuk Province were analyzed. For data analysis, SPSS 23.0 and AMOS 18.0 were used to conduct frequency, reliability, and correlation analyses, as well as confirmatory factor analysis and structural equation modeling. The main findings are summarized as follows. First, physical self-concept had a positive effect on self-efficacy. Second, self-efficacy had a positive effect on life satisfaction. Third, physical self-concept had a positive effect on life satisfaction. Fourth, the relationship between physical self-concept and life satisfaction was mediated by self-efficacy.