The Relationship between Forward Shoulder Posture and Self Esteem in Non-athlete Female Students of Tehran University
Journal Title: International Research Journal of Applied and Basic Sciences - Year 2015, Vol 9, Issue 4
Abstract
The objective of this study was to investigate the relationship between forward shoulder and self esteem in female students. In order to do so, researchers used Coopersmith self esteem inventory (questionnaire) as well as photogrammetry method to measure variables.This research was conducted on 100 non-athlete female students of Tehran University with an average age of 26.44 ± 1.46 years, height 162.56 ± 5.87 cm, weight 55.88 ± 6.69 kg. First, the mentioned questionnaire was distributed among participants and then degree of forward shoulder was determined via photogrammetry method. Sampling was randomly done. The type of research is descriptive and Pearson correlation coefficient was used to determine correlation and significance. Results showed that there is a significant relationship between degree of forward shoulder and self esteem in non-athlete female students of Tehran University (r= -0.871, p=0.001).
Authors and Affiliations
Elahe fadaee *| MSc, Sports Injuries and Corrective Exercises, University of Tehran, Tehran, Iran. email: fadaee_elahe@yahoo.com, Foad seidi| PhD, Sports Injuries and Corrective Exercises, University of Tehran, Tehran, Iran, Abbas minoei| MSc, Motor Development, University of Tehran, Tehran, Iran
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