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Table 3 Correlations between strength and psychological outcomes (n = 68)

From: A Benefit of Being Heavier Is Being Strong: a Cross-Sectional Study in Young Adults

 

Strength*

Strength*

r

p

r

r

Female

Male

Instrumental attitude (1–7)

.29

.02

.22

.32

Experiential attitude (1–7)

.32

.008

.31

.34

Intention (1–7)

.35

.003

.19

.37

Intrinsic motivation (1–7)

.33

.007

.23

.37

A-motivation (1–7)

− .43

<.001

− .29

− .46

  1. *The strength measure is the sum score of chest press 1RM and leg press 1RM