Location-Specific Physical Activity in Norwegian Youth
Author Information
Author(s): Ommundsen Yngvar, Klasson-Heggebø Lena, Anderssen Sigmund A
Primary Institution: Norwegian School of Sport Sciences
Hypothesis
This study sought to identify location-specific forms of physical activity in a sample of 9 and 15 years-olds Norwegian boys and girls, and examined their associations to psycho-social and environmental factors.
Conclusion
Young peoples' physical activity was identified as taking place in multiple genuine locations, and the psychosocial correlates of their physical activity seem to some extent to be location specific.
Supporting Evidence
- Physical activity enjoyment was a strong correlate of physical activity involvement.
- Peer social support was consistently associated with physical activity across different contexts.
- Perceived physical competence was a genuine predictor of physical activity across all locations.
Takeaway
Kids play and exercise in different places like school and at home, and what helps them be active can change depending on where they are.
Methodology
A cross-sectional study using a computer-based questionnaire (PEACH) to assess physical activity and its correlates.
Potential Biases
Self-reporting may lead to underreporting or overreporting of physical activity levels.
Limitations
The study relied on self-reported data, which may introduce bias, and the measures used had limited item counts that could affect reliability.
Participant Demographics
Participants included 9 and 15-year-old boys and girls from Norway.
Statistical Information
P-Value
p<0.001
Statistical Significance
p<0.05
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