Dance sport involvement and behavioural loyalty: Body image and self-efficacy among university students

Abstract

We investigated the role of body image and self-efficacy in the relationship between dance sport involvement, and behavioural loyalty in university students participating in dance sport. A total of 75 students from each of ten universities were recruited. Participant were Chinese students (n = 731, female = 90%; mean age = 19–22 years, SD = 0.976 years) who completed an online survey. Structural equation modelling analysis findings indicated that higher dance sport involvement was associated with body image, self-efficacy, and behavioural loyalty. The body image of dance sport participants was related to self-efficacy. Specifically, both higher body image and self-efficacy related to higher behavioural loyalty. These findings affirm the importance of dance sport involvement to body image, self-efficacy, and loyalty. Practical implications of the findings include enhancement of dance sport education and fostering comprehensive development among university students.