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Title: Factors Associated with Physical Activity in a Sample of British Secondary School Students
Language: English
Authors: Lubans, David R., Sylva, Kathy, Morgan, Philip J.
Source: Australian Journal of Educational & Developmental Psychology. 2007 7:22-30.
Availability: University of Newcastle. School of Education, Callaghan, NSW 2308, Australia. e-mail: ajedp@newcastle.edu.au; Web site: http://www.newcastle.edu.au/group/ajedp
Peer Reviewed: Y
Page Count: 9
Publication Date: 2007
Document Type: Journal Articles
Reports - Research
Education Level: Secondary Education
Descriptors: Physical Activities, Family Involvement, Family Programs, Academic Achievement, Secondary School Students, Foreign Countries, Regression (Statistics), Questionnaires, Television Viewing, Computers, Predictor Variables, Disease Incidence
Geographic Terms: United Kingdom (England)
ISSN: 1446-5442
Abstract: Background: The purpose of this study was to investigate the demographic, social and psychological factors associated with moderate-to-vigorous physical activity (MVPA) among a sample of secondary school students (N = 402). Methods: Students completed a questionnaire which examined their level of participation in MVPA and sedentary behaviours along with a number of potential correlates. Hierarchical regression was used to explore the relationship between hypothesised factors and MVPA. Results: Approximately a third of students (31.9%) reported involvement in at least five sessions of MVPA in the previous week. The students reported an average of 2.8 hours per day watching television and 1.7 hours per day using the computer. In the final regression model, 33% of variance in MVPA was explained. Perceived barriers, peer support and family support were statistically significant predictors. Conclusions: This study confirmed a number of factors to be associated with participation in MVPA. No relationship was found between sedentary behaviour and MVPA. (Contains 4 tables.)
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Number of References: 46
Entry Date: 2008
Accession Number: EJ815618
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