Compensatory behavior of physical activity in adolescents - a qualitative analysis of the underlying mechanisms and influencing factors.

ABSTRACT:

Introduction

Compensatory behavior of physical activity (PA) based on the ActivityStat hypothesis in adolescents is scarcely investigated, and existing studies showed inconclusive results. Understanding the compensatory behavior in a holistic way is important as this can help to improve intervention outcomes and thus, increase the PA levels in adolescents. Thus, the aim of the present study is to investigate the occurrence, direction, timeframe, and ratio of habitual activity compensation in adolescents. Furthermore, we want to identify the awareness of compensation and factors that influence compensatory behavior.

Methods

The present qualitative study used a mixed methods crossover analysis design. Participants (N = 15, 8 boys and 7 girls) were adolescents aged 11-15 years

SUBMITTER: Beck F 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC10785364 | biostudies-literature | 2024 Jan

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature