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Area of Science:

  • Child Psychology
  • Educational Psychology
  • Behavioral Science

Background:

  • Sedentary behavior (SB) is prevalent in childhood.
  • Understanding SB's impact on academic achievement is crucial.
  • Sex-specific differences in behavior and cognition are well-documented.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To investigate associations between childhood SB and adolescent mathematics ability.
  • To examine the mediating role of internalizing and externalizing problems.
  • To explore sex differences in these relationships.

Main Methods:

  • Utilized UK Millennium Cohort Study data (N=3622).
  • Assessed SB at age 11 (self- and parent-reported).
  • Measured behavioral issues at age 14 and mathematics ability at age 17.
  • Employed negative binomial regression and mediation analysis.

Main Results:

  • For females, reading, homework, and internet use positively correlated with math ability.
  • For males, TV viewing negatively associated with math ability, mediated by internalizing problems.
  • Significant sex-dependent associations between SB characteristics and mathematical abilities were observed.

Conclusions:

  • Childhood SB exhibits sex-specific associations with adolescent mathematics ability.
  • Interventions targeting SB should consider sex-specific approaches.
  • Understanding these differences can inform tailored educational strategies.