Enjoyment of Exercise and School-Based Physical Activity Intervention
Author Information
Author(s): Margaret Schneider, Dan M Cooper
Primary Institution: University of California at Irvine
Hypothesis
Does baseline enjoyment of exercise moderate the response to a school-based physical activity intervention among adolescent girls?
Conclusion
Adolescent girls with low enjoyment of exercise benefited most from a physical activity intervention, while those with high enjoyment showed no significant change.
Supporting Evidence
- Girls with low enjoyment of exercise increased their vigorous activity after the intervention.
- High enjoyment girls showed no significant change in vigorous activity.
- The intervention was more effective for girls who reported low enjoyment of exercise at baseline.
Takeaway
Girls who don't enjoy exercise can get better at being active if we help them find ways to enjoy it more.
Methodology
Adolescent girls self-reported their enjoyment of exercise and physical activity at three time points during a 9-month intervention.
Potential Biases
Participants may have altered their responses due to social desirability or self-presentation bias.
Limitations
Self-reported measures may be subject to bias, and the study's findings may not generalize to other settings.
Participant Demographics
Participants were adolescent girls, primarily non-Hispanic Whites (57%), with an average age of 15.04 years.
Statistical Information
P-Value
p<0.05
Statistical Significance
p<0.01
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