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Does Vigorous Physical Activity Contribute to Adolescent Life Satisfaction?
František Chmelík1, Karel Frömel1,2, Dorota Groffik2
1Faculty of Physical Culture, Palacký University Olomouc, 77111 Olomouc, Czech Republic.
Summary
Adolescents reporting higher life satisfaction (LS) engaged in more physical activity (PA), especially vigorous PA (VPA). Organized VPA significantly boosts LS in Czech and Polish youth, promoting healthy lifestyles.
Area of Science:
- Adolescent Health
- Sports Science
- Psychology
Background:
- Life satisfaction (LS) is foundational to adolescent physical and mental health.
- Understanding the link between LS and physical activity (PA) is crucial for well-being.
- This study investigates LS associations with PA types in Czech and Polish adolescents.
Purpose of the Study:
- To identify associations between life satisfaction (LS) and various physical activity (PA) types.
- To examine these associations in Czech and Polish adolescent boys and girls.
- To explore the role of organized PA as a moderator.
Main Methods:
- Surveyed 933 girls and 663 boys aged 15-19 years.
- Assessed LS using the Bern Subjective Well-Being Questionnaire and WHO-5 Well-Being Index.
- Measured weekly PA types using the International Physical Activity Questionnaire-long form (IPAQ-LF).
Main Results:
- Higher LS correlated with increased recreational, moderate, vigorous, and total weekly PA.
- Vigorous PA (VPA) showed the strongest association with LS in both nationalities.
- Organized PA was a significant positive moderator; high LS adolescents were more likely to meet VPA recommendations.
Conclusions:
- Promoting organized vigorous physical activity (VPA) can enhance adolescent life satisfaction.
- Encouraging VPA adherence supports overall well-being and healthy lifestyle development.
- Interventions should focus on subjective well-being and structured PA for adolescents.
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