Qualitative study of the association between psychosocial health and physical activity/sleep quality in toddlers.

ABSTRACT: Physical activity and sleep are important factors of mental and physical health in children, with some reports indicating that their effects can persist into adulthood. However, there is limited research on the qualitative aspects of physical activity and sleep in preschool children, particularly in those aged < 3 years. Therefore, to elucidate the association between psychosocial health and physical activity/sleep in early childhood in terms of qualitative aspects, we conducted a retrospective cohort study in 2985 3-year-old children (37.2 ± 0.75 months) in Shanghai, China. An analysis using structural equation modeling indicated that current physical activity had a direct and moderate impact on current psychosocial health evaluated using the Strength and Difficulties Questionnaire. In pa

SUBMITTER: Tsuyuki C 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC10514029 | biostudies-literature | 2023 Sep

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature