A multi-method exploration into the social networks of young teenagers and their physical activity behavior.

ABSTRACT:

Background

There is a need for novel interventions to target inadequate levels of adolescent physical activity behavior. Previous research indicates that better understanding of the processes by which social networks influence physical activity behavior in adolescents may be useful to enhance intervention design.

Methods

This study used a multi-methods approach to aid our understanding about the role of social networks for adolescent physical activity behavior. The quantitative phase of data collection was analyzed using a three-step linear regression model using cross-sectional data from the WiSe study (n = 529 participants, 48.6% female, mean age 14.38 years (SD 0.32)). A demographically reflective sub-sample of schools were invited to take part in the qualitative phase, w

SUBMITTER: Montgomery SC 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC7792163 | biostudies-literature | 2021 Jan

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature