Changes in physical activity domains during the transition out of high school: Psychosocial and environmental correlates
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Molina-García, Javier, Queralt, Ana, Castillo, Isabel and Sallis, James F.. (2015). Changes in physical activity domains during the transition out of high school: Psychosocial and environmental correlates. Journal of Physical Activity and Health. 12(10), pp. 1414 - 1420. https://doi.org/10.1123/jpah.2014-0412
Authors | Molina-García, Javier, Queralt, Ana, Castillo, Isabel and Sallis, James F. |
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Abstract | Background: This study examined changes in multiple physical activity domains during the transition out of high school and psychosocial and environmental determinants of these changes. Methods: A 1-year prospective study was designed. The baseline sample was composed of 244 last-year high school students (58.6% female) from Valencia, Spain. Follow-up rate was 46%. Physical activity and potential determinants were measured by the Global Physical Activity Questionnaire and other evaluated scales in 2 waves. Results: Total physical activity and active commuting (AC) decreased, respectively, by 21% and 36%, only in males. At time 1, access to car/motorbike (inverse), planning/psychosocial barriers (inverse), street connectivity (positive) and parental education (inverse) were significantly associated with AC (P < .05). Prospectively, the increase in distance to school/workplace was associated with AC decrease among males (P < .001). In both genders, there was a decrease in leisure-time physical activity (LTPA; –35% in males, –43% in females). At time 1, self-efficacy and social support were positive correlates of LTPA (P < .05). Social support decreases were associated with reductions in LTPA for males (P < .05). Conclusions: Several psychosocial and environmental correlates of physical activity change were identified, and these are promising targets for interventions. |
Keywords | adolescent; exercise; active transport; built environment; health promotion |
Year | 2015 |
Journal | Journal of Physical Activity and Health |
Journal citation | 12 (10), pp. 1414 - 1420 |
Publisher | Human Kinetics Publishers Inc. |
ISSN | 1543-3080 |
Digital Object Identifier (DOI) | https://doi.org/10.1123/jpah.2014-0412 |
Page range | 1414 - 1420 |
Research Group | Institute for Health and Ageing |
Publisher's version | File Access Level Controlled |
Place of publication | United States of America |
https://acuresearchbank.acu.edu.au/item/8756w/changes-in-physical-activity-domains-during-the-transition-out-of-high-school-psychosocial-and-environmental-correlates
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