Latent classes of adolescent health behaviour, social covariates and mental wellbeing: a longitudinal birth cohort study
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Summary
This summary is machine-generated.Adolescent health behaviours cluster into three groups: Wellness Weary, Balanced Bunch, and Green and Dream Team. Only the healthiest group showed improved mental wellbeing, highlighting the need for targeted interventions for young people.
Area Of Science
- Public Health
- Adolescent Psychology
- Behavioural Science
Background
- Adolescent mental wellbeing in the UK has declined over the past decade.
- Supporting youth mental wellbeing is a public health priority and a key component of the NHS Long-Term Plan.
- This study uses the #BeeWell dataset to analyze health behaviours and their impact on mental wellbeing.
Purpose Of The Study
- Identify distinct patterns of adolescent health behaviours.
- Determine factors associated with these behaviour patterns.
- Assess the impact of these patterns on mental wellbeing one year later.
Main Methods
- Latent Class Analysis of physical activity, sleep, and eating habits.
- Data collected from 18,478 Year 8 pupils in Greater Manchester.
- Analysis of associations between behaviour patterns, covariates, and mental wellbeing.
Main Results
- Three health behaviour classes identified: Wellness Weary (15%), Balanced Bunch (40%), and Green and Dream Team (45%).
- Socio-economic disadvantage and social media use linked to poorer health behaviours; cisgender heterosexual girls showed healthier patterns.
- The Green and Dream Team reported higher mental wellbeing than the Balanced Bunch; no difference was found between the Balanced Bunch and Wellness Weary.
Conclusions
- Health behaviours may support mental wellbeing, but this benefit is most evident in the healthiest adolescents.
- Findings offer practical applications for health, education, and allied professional settings.
- Targeted interventions are crucial for improving adolescent mental wellbeing through behaviour modification.
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