Table 2

Hierarchical multiple linear regression of demographic variables, perfectionistic self-presentation and motivational variables on body satisfaction

VariablesbBetatP valueR2ΔR2ΔF
Step 10.200.21***16.97
 Age−1.56−0.42−5.88<0.001
 Gender7.210.324.75<0.001
 Sport1.220.060.870.385
Step 20.390.19***28.85
 Age−1.17−0.31−4.83<0.001
 Gender6.600.285.04<0.001
 Sport1.780.091.440.153
 Perfectionistic presentation−0.27−0.36−5.44<0.001
 Non-disclosure of imperfection−0.35−0.14−2.090.038
Step 30.400.012.86
 Age−0.92−0.24−3.51<0.001
 Gender6.310.284.68<0.001
 Sport1.250.060.950.346
 Perfectionistic presentation−0.25−0.33−4.85<0.001
 Non-disclosure of imperfection−0.32−0.13−1.960.052
 Controlled motivation−0.140.12−1.790.076
 Autonomous motivation0.070.091.520.131
  • *** p<0.001.