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Correlations between Physical Activity Participation and the Environment in Children and Adolescents: A Systematic
Longxi Li1, Michelle E Moosbrugger1
1Department of Physical Education and Health Education, Springfield College, Springfield, MA 01109, USA.
International Journal of Environmental Research and Public Health
|September 10, 2021
Summary
Physical activity (PA) is influenced by many factors. Ecological factors positively correlate with children's PA, with individual, macro-, and chronosystems being most influential.
Area of Science:
- Pediatric Health
- Behavioral Science
- Public Health
Background:
- Physical activity (PA) is crucial for the physical and mental development of children and adolescents.
- Understanding the factors influencing non-organized PA participation is essential for effective health promotion strategies.
Purpose of the Study:
- To systematically review and meta-analyze the correlates of children's and adolescents' non-organized physical activity participation.
- To demonstrate the complexity of ecological factors associated with youth physical activity.
Main Methods:
- A systematic review and meta-analysis adhering to PRISMA guidelines.
- Inclusion of 39 moderate-to-high quality studies (N = 324,953) identified through seven electronic databases.
- Statistical analysis using SPSS 27.0 and Comprehensive Meta-Analysis 3.3.
Main Results:
- Overall ecological factors positively correlated with children and adolescents' PA (r = 0.32, p < 0.001).
- Individual, macro-, and chronosystems factors (r = 0.50, p < 0.001) were more influential than microsystems factors (r = 0.28, p < 0.001).
- Higher correlations were observed for twins' PA participation (r = 0.61, p = 0.001).
Conclusions:
- Physical activity is a complex, multi-dimensional behavior influenced by biological, psychological, sociocultural, and environmental factors.
- Consistent correlates of PA in youth were identified despite study heterogeneity.
- Future research should integrate macrosystem/chronosystem effects and use longitudinal designs with objective measurements.
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