The Effect of Habitual Physical Activity on Adolescents Self-Confidence and Self-Esteem

This manuscript aims to identify the effect of physical activity norms on self-confidence and self-esteem and determine the mediating effect of self-esteem on the relationship between physical activity norms and adolescent self-confidence. A total of 286 students studying at one of the Local Public Higher Education Institutions were involved as respondents to the study. Research data was obtained through a questionnaire. self-answer questionnaire. Research data were analyzed using linear regression analysis and independent t-test. The results of the study found that physical activity norms have a significant effect on self-confidence (β=0.167, p-value<0.05) and self-esteem (β=0.4223, p-value<0.05) of teenagers. Mediation analysis also found that self-esteem had a significant mediating effect on the relationship between physical activity norms and self-confidence. This study is expected to provide useful information to the Ministry of Higher Education in an effort to design various physical activities that specialize in male and female students so that their psychological well-being is preserved.