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Determinants of Physical Activity in Singaporean Adolescents

verfasst von: Kok Sonk Lee, Paul D. Loprinzi, Stewart G. Trost

Erschienen in: International Journal of Behavioral Medicine | Ausgabe 4/2010

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Abstract

Background

An understanding of the factors that influence physical activity behavior is an important prerequisite for the design and implementation of physical activity interventions in adolescents. To date, no studies have investigated the factors that influence physical activity participation in Singaporean adolescents.

Purpose

The purpose of this study was to identify the psychosocial and environmental factors that influence physical activity in a representative sample of Singaporean adolescents (N = 1,814, 919 boys, 895 girls, mean age 14.4 ± 1.1 years).

Methods

Participants completed the Three-Day Physical Activity Recall and a questionnaire measuring hypothesized psychosocial and environmental correlates of physical activity.

Results

Hierarchical regression revealed self-efficacy, enjoyment of physical activity, parental support, and participation in sport teams to be significant correlates of physical activity.

Conclusion

Interventions promoting physical activity in Singaporean adolescents should aim to increase self-efficacy perceptions by offering enjoyable, developmentally appropriate physical activity options that promote mastery and adopt policies that increase parental support and awareness of community physical activity programs.

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Titel: Determinants of Physical Activity in Singaporean Adolescents
verfasst von: Kok Sonk Lee
Paul D. Loprinzi
Stewart G. Trost
Publikationsdatum: 01.12.2010
Verlag: Springer US
Erschienen in: International Journal of Behavioral Medicine / Ausgabe 4/2010
Print ISSN: 1070-5503
Elektronische ISSN: 1532-7558
DOI: https://doi.org/10.1007/s12529-009-9060-6

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