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Sarah M Kaja1, Kathleen K Miller2, Samantha J Adler1
1University of Minnesota, Minneapolis, MN, USA.
Health Promotion Practice
|January 30, 2025
Summary
Adolescents prefer online exercise videos that are inclusive and motivating. A new library, Move + Thrive, addresses these needs, fostering connection and self-efficacy in teens seeking physical activity.
Area of Science:
- Adolescent Health
- Digital Health Interventions
- Exercise Science
Background:
- Online exercise videos offer accessible physical activity (PA) for adolescents.
- Concerns exist regarding the lack of diversity and harmful norms in existing free online exercise content.
- Health professionals hesitate to recommend these resources due to these limitations.
Purpose of the Study:
- To evaluate adolescents' perceptions of standard online exercise videos.
- To assess adolescents' feedback on Move + Thrive, a new inclusive online exercise video library.
- To understand how to best promote adolescent exercise behavior through digital platforms.
Main Methods:
- Qualitative study involving focus groups with 28 adolescents (mean age 16.4).
- Participants reviewed standard online exercise videos and the novel Move + Thrive library.
- General content analysis was used on transcribed focus group data.
Main Results:
- Adolescents desire online exercise content that fosters connection, motivation, and addresses teen-specific needs.
- Inclusivity (diversity in race, gender, body type) and professional video elements were highly valued.
- Move + Thrive was appreciated for its focus on autonomy, competence, relatedness, and self-efficacy.
Conclusions:
- Move + Thrive effectively addresses the shortcomings of existing online exercise videos for adolescents.
- Incorporating adolescent insights and developmental considerations is crucial for effective online exercise content.
- Future research and content creation should prioritize inclusivity and adolescent-centered design.
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