Does Women on Weights Produce Changes in Self-Confidence and Mood Disturbance?

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dc.contributor.authorWorrell, Zacheryen
dc.contributor.committeechairAnderson, Angela S.en
dc.contributor.committeememberWilliams, Jayen
dc.contributor.committeememberCross, Alisonen
dc.contributor.departmentHuman Nutrition, Foods, and Exerciseen
dc.date.accessioned2024-05-09T11:48:46Zen
dc.date.available2024-05-09T11:48:46Zen
dc.date.issued2024-05-03en
dc.description.abstractDepression and mood disturbances among college women are prevalent concerns, prompting the investigation of interventions to improve mental well-being. This study explores the efficacy of a structured resistance training program tailored for women in enhancing self-efficacy and reducing mood disturbances over a 4-week period. Participants were recruited voluntarily and underwent a 4-week Women on Weights program, consisting of twice-weekly sessions. Pre- and post-surveys, including Beck's Depression Inventory (BDI), Self-Efficacy for Exercise (SEE), and Abbreviated Profile of Mood States (POMS), were administered to assess changes in mental health outcomes. Statistical analyses were conducted using paired t-tests and unpaired t-tests. Results indicate a significant reduction in depression symptoms across all participants, as measured by the BDI. While the SEE Scale did not show significant changes, the POMS survey revealed significant improvements in the Esteem-Related Affect subscale, suggesting an enhancement in self-efficacy post-intervention. Additionally, a trending significance was observed in the POMS Depression subscale, indicating a potential impact on depression symptoms with a larger sample size. These findings highlight the potential of resistance training interventions to improve mental well-being among college women.en
dc.description.degreeMALSen
dc.format.mimetypeapplication/pdfen
dc.identifier.urihttps://hdl.handle.net/10919/118932en
dc.language.isoenen
dc.publisherVirginia Techen
dc.rightsCC0 1.0 Universalen
dc.rights.urihttp://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/en
dc.subjectweightliftingen
dc.subjectwomenen
dc.subjectdepressionen
dc.subjectself-efficacyen
dc.titleDoes Women on Weights Produce Changes in Self-Confidence and Mood Disturbance?en
dc.typeMaster's projecten
dc.type.dcmitypeTexten
thesis.degree.disciplineApplied Nutrition and Physical Activityen
thesis.degree.grantorVirginia Polytechnic Institute and State Universityen
thesis.degree.levelmastersen
thesis.degree.nameMaster of Agricultural and Life Sciencesen

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