Sociodemographic correlates of perceived physical literacy in Spanish adolescents: results from the EHDLA study.

ABSTRACT:

Background/objective

Perceived physical literacy (PPL) is a crucial factor influencing adolescents' engagement in physical activity and overall well-being. This study tried to determine the sociodemographic correlates of PPL among adolescents in Spain.

Methods

A total of 1,378 participants [51% girls, median age = 14 years, interquartile range (IQR) 13 to 16] were analyzed. PPL was assessed via the Spanish Perceived Physical Literacy Scale (S-PPLL), with a median score of 33.0 (IQR 30.0 to 37.0). A generalized linear model was carried out to determine the correlates associated with a higher PPL.

Results

The model revealed significant associations between sex, SES, and maternal education with PPL. Compared with boys, girls presented a lower association with PPL [unstan

SUBMITTER: Mendoza-Munoz M 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC12328388 | biostudies-literature | 2025

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature