Author(s)

Xueqin Deng ¹

Affiliation(s)

¹ Hainan Vocational University of Science and Technology, Haikou, 571137, China

Corresponding Author

Xueqin Deng

ABSTRACT

This study delves into how cheerleading as a physical activity plays a unique role among college women, especially in terms of building confidence and improving body image. By conducting a comprehensive survey and analysis of the effects of cheerleading on physical health, psychological well-being, and social interaction among female students, this paper reveals the importance of participating in physical activities for enhancing personal self-esteem and body satisfaction. The study indicates that cheerleading not only has a positive impact on participants' physical health, such as improved fitness and cardiovascular health, but also brings significant psychological benefits, including increased self-confidence, enhanced self-efficacy, and improved mental state. Additionally, the research finds that cheerleading, as a team sport, greatly promotes participants' social skills and team spirit. In the training and performance of cheerleading, students learn effective communication and cooperation within a team and establish solid social networks and friendships in the process of pursuing common goals. This social experience gained through sports activities is crucial for enhancing students' social adaptability and interpersonal skills. As a physical activity, cheerleading positively impacts the physical, psychological, and social health of college women, playing a role not only in their campus life but also laying a solid foundation for their future personal development.

KEYWORDS

Cheerleading; Body Image; Confidence; Health; College Women

CITE THIS PAPER

Xueqin Deng, Cheerleading and Body Image: Exploring the Relationship between Confidence and Health in College Women through Cheerleading. Applied & Educational Psychology (2024) Vol. 5: 1-6. DOI: http://dx.doi.org/10.23977/appep.2024.050201.

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