The Effects Of Aquatic Exercise On Self-Concept In The Elderly

This quasi-experimental research study examined the effects of the aquatic exercise on self-concept in the elderly. The researcher hypothesized that there would be no significant difference in self-concept between elders who participated in an aquatic exercise program and elders who did not participate. A researcher-designed demographic data form and the Tennessee Self Concept Scale were used to collect pertinent data. A total of 22 subjects from two cities 30 miles apart participated in the study. Ten white female subjects were in the experimental group and 9 white and 3 black females were in the control group. The total positive self-concept scores and 9 subscores of the Tennessee Self Concept Scale were analyzed using the ^ test at the .05 level of significance. Analysis of the data showed no significance, and the researcher failed to reject the null hypothesis