Associations between levels of physical activity and satisfaction with life among Norwegian adolescents: a cross-sectional study.

ABSTRACT:

Background

A robust association between physical activity (PA) and satisfaction with life (SWL) has been established, wherein self-efficacy has been identified as a mediator across different populations. However, there is a need to further examine the relationship between PA and SWL and whether self-efficacy act a as mediator within different levels of PA among Norwegian adolescents. Thus, the objective of this study was to explore the relationship between levels of PA and SWL by testing for self-efficacy as a possible mediator.

Methods

Cross-sectional data from the 2022 Norwegian Ungdata Survey was utilized. Data included demographics and various health data that was collected anonymously. The electronic survey took place in classrooms and was administered by the respective

SUBMITTER: Grasaas E 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC11324472 | biostudies-literature | 2024

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature