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Hilde Kristin Mikalsen1, Pål Lagestad1, Marte Bentzen2
1Department of Physical Education and Sport Science, Faculty of Education and Arts, North University, Levanger, Norway.
Frontiers in Public Health
|May 7, 2019
Summary
Parental support boosts adolescents' eagerness for physical activity (EPA), which in turn enhances their moderate to vigorous physical activity (MVPA). Perceived athletic competence (PAC) also positively influences MVPA, mediating the EPA-MVPA link.
Area of Science:
- Adolescent Health
- Behavioral Science
- Physical Activity Research
Background:
- Adolescent physical activity is crucial for long-term health.
- Understanding factors influencing physical activity engagement is essential.
- Parental support and self-perceptions may play significant roles.
Purpose of the Study:
- To investigate the association between perceived parental support and eagerness for physical activity (EPA) in adolescents.
- To examine the relationship between EPA and actual physical activity levels.
- To determine if perceived athletic competence (PAC) mediates the link between EPA and physical activity.
Main Methods:
- Cross-sectional study with 320 adolescents (12-13 years old).
- Data collected via questionnaires and accelerometers.
- Structural equation modeling used to analyze associations.
Main Results:
- Perceived parental support positively correlated with EPA (β = 0.52).
- EPA and PAC were positively associated with moderate to vigorous physical activity (MVPA) (β = 0.20 and β = 0.24, respectively).
- PAC mediated the EPA-MVPA relationship, strengthening the association (β = 0.32).
Conclusions:
- Perceived parental support is a key factor for adolescent EPA.
- EPA and PAC are important predictors of adolescent MVPA.
- Interventions promoting parental support and athletic competence may enhance adolescent physical activity.
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