Research Article

Exercise Motivation and Self-Esteem: A Study on Teachers

Volume: 9 Number: 2026 September 19, 2026
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Exercise Motivation and Self-Esteem: A Study on Teachers

Abstract

Purpose: This study aims to examine the relationship between exercise motivation and self-esteem among teachers and to determine whether these variables differ according to demographic characteristics such as gender, branch, and regular exercise participation.

Method: The study was conducted with the voluntary participation of 488 teachers working in different branches. Data were collected using the Exercise Motivation Attitude Scale and the Self-Esteem Scale. The obtained data were analyzed using appropriate statistical methods, including descriptive statistics, group comparisons, and correlation analyses.

Results: The findings revealed a positive and statistically significant relationship between exercise motivation and self-esteem. While no significant gender difference was observed in overall exercise motivation, female teachers scored significantly higher in the negative attitude and thought sub-dimension. Teachers who exercised regularly had lower scores in the negative attitude and thought subdimension, whereas they had higher scores in the positive perspective and health and physical appearance and health subdimensions, as well as in overall exercise motivation. While no statistically significant difference was found in self-esteem levels according to gender, a significant difference was found according to teaching subject area.

Conclusion: The results indicate that higher levels of exercise motivation are associated with higher levels of self-esteem among teachers. Supporting teachers’ participation in regular physical activity may contribute positively to their psychological well-being, self-perception, and overall quality of life. Therefore, developing programs and practices that encourage physical activity among teachers is recommended.

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Details

Primary Language

English

Subjects

Physical Fitness

Journal Section

Research Article

Publication Date

September 19, 2026

Submission Date

July 6, 2026

Acceptance Date

September 1, 2026

Published in Issue

Year 2026 Volume: 9 Number: 2026

APA
Tan, E., & Dinç, A. (2026). Exercise Motivation and Self-Esteem: A Study on Teachers. Çanakkale Onsekiz Mart Üniversitesi Spor Bilimleri Dergisi, 9(2026), 811-826. https://izlik.org/JA65SU59RX
AMA
1.Tan E, Dinç A. Exercise Motivation and Self-Esteem: A Study on Teachers. Çanakkale Onsekiz Mart Üniversitesi Spor Bilimleri Dergisi. 2026;9(2026):811-826. https://izlik.org/JA65SU59RX
Chicago
Tan, Emrah, and Ahmet Dinç. 2026. “Exercise Motivation and Self-Esteem: A Study on Teachers”. Çanakkale Onsekiz Mart Üniversitesi Spor Bilimleri Dergisi 9 (2026): 811-26. https://izlik.org/JA65SU59RX.
EndNote
Tan E, Dinç A (September 1, 2026) Exercise Motivation and Self-Esteem: A Study on Teachers. Çanakkale Onsekiz Mart Üniversitesi Spor Bilimleri Dergisi 9 2026 811–826.
IEEE
[1]E. Tan and A. Dinç, “Exercise Motivation and Self-Esteem: A Study on Teachers”, Çanakkale Onsekiz Mart Üniversitesi Spor Bilimleri Dergisi, vol. 9, no. 2026, pp. 811–826, Sept. 2026, [Online]. Available: https://izlik.org/JA65SU59RX
ISNAD
Tan, Emrah - Dinç, Ahmet. “Exercise Motivation and Self-Esteem: A Study on Teachers”. Çanakkale Onsekiz Mart Üniversitesi Spor Bilimleri Dergisi 9/2026 (September 1, 2026): 811-826. https://izlik.org/JA65SU59RX.
JAMA
1.Tan E, Dinç A. Exercise Motivation and Self-Esteem: A Study on Teachers. Çanakkale Onsekiz Mart Üniversitesi Spor Bilimleri Dergisi. 2026;9:811–826.
MLA
Tan, Emrah, and Ahmet Dinç. “Exercise Motivation and Self-Esteem: A Study on Teachers”. Çanakkale Onsekiz Mart Üniversitesi Spor Bilimleri Dergisi, vol. 9, no. 2026, Sept. 2026, pp. 811-26, https://izlik.org/JA65SU59RX.
Vancouver
1.Emrah Tan, Ahmet Dinç. Exercise Motivation and Self-Esteem: A Study on Teachers. Çanakkale Onsekiz Mart Üniversitesi Spor Bilimleri Dergisi [Internet]. 2026 Sep. 1;9(2026):811-26. Available from: https://izlik.org/JA65SU59RX

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