Weight Training Builds Confidence, Grit, and Satisfaction in Adolescents
Weight Training Builds Confidence, Grit, and Satisfaction in Adolescents

Author(s): Kim Sujong, Esther Jung
Subject(s): Behaviorism, Family and social welfare
Published by: Scientia Moralitas Research Institute
Keywords: style weight training; strength training, gym; well being; emotional; mental health;
Summary/Abstract: Teenagers from the ages of 13 through 19 enter puberty, and their interests and body changes due to hormonal fluctuations. They become more concerned with their appearance and also get more sensitive about how they are perceived, especially regarding their reputation. The purpose of this study is to examine the impact of weight training on the mental health of adolescents within this age group. A survey of 21 students, including 12 weight trainers and 9 non-weight trainers, indicated that weight training significantly improves confidence, grit, and satisfaction. Engaging in weight training during this critical developmental period provides a great foundation for teenagers during puberty, and prepares them for the future. Rather than getting distracted and consumed by video games, social media, alcohol, and other bad habits to feel better about themselves during this stressful life phase, weight training provides a healthy way to cultivate one’s mindset, self-affect, and physical health—a gamechanger for teenagers’ well-being.

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