비만 성인의 신체적 자기효능감, 자기자비 및 운동 중도포기의도의 구조적 관계: 성별 간 다집단 분석 = Structural Relationships among Physical Self-Efficacy, Self-Compassion, and Exercise Dropout Intention in Obese Adults: A Multi-Group Analysis by Gender

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This study aimed to examine the structural relationships among physical self-efficacy, self-compassion, and exercise dropout intention in obese adults, and to investigate gender differences through multi-group analysis. To achieve this, data were collected from 265 obese adults using a survey questionnaire and analyzed, leading to the following conclusions. First, physical self-efficacy in obese adults had a positive effect on self-compassion and a negative effect on exercise dropout intention.
Self-compassion also had a negative effect on exercise dropout intention. In particular, self-compassion partially mediated the relationship between physical self-efficacy and exercise dropout intention.
Second, the results of the multi-group analysis by gender indicated that the effect of physical self-efficacy on self-compassion was stronger in the female group than in the male group. Overall, both physical self-efficacy and self-compassion were found to be important factors in reducing exercise dropout intention among obese adults. The findings further suggest that these effects are stronger in females, highlighting the need for gender-specific interventions. In particular, emotional support strategies may be especially effective for obese women.