Factors influencing life satisfaction: Role of physical fitness, body satisfaction, and shopping. (11th November 2022)

• Record Type: Journal Article
• Authors: Yoo, Jeong‐Ju; Lee, Sae Eun
• Is Part Of: Family and consumer sciences research journal. Volume 51:Number 2(2022)
• Page Start: 90
• Page End: 102
• Publication Date: 2022-11-11
• Subjects: body satisfaction -- irrational shopping -- life satisfaction -- physical activity -- psychological distress; Home economics -- Periodicals; Home economics -- Research -- Periodicals; Families -- Periodicals; 640
• DOI: 10.1111/fcsr.12461
• Languages: English
• ISSNs: 1077-727X

Abstract

Abstract: The goal of this study was to assess the relationship between physical activity, body satisfaction, psychological distress, and life satisfaction. In addition, the effects of impulse and compulsive shopping behaviors concerning body satisfaction and psychological distress are analyzed. Two hundred thirty female college students participated in an online survey. Structural equation modeling was used to analyze the data. The results indicated that physical activity positively influences body image and ultimately improves life satisfaction. Compulsive shopping negatively affects psychological distress for individuals with poor body image. Physical activity professionals should recognize the factors that will impact one's life satisfaction.