The effects of experimentally manipulated social status and subjective social status on physical activity among Hispanic adolescents: An RCT.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Low objective socioeconomic status (SES) and subjective social status (SSS), one's perceived social rank, are associated with obesity. This association may be due, in part, to social status-related differences in energy expenditure. Experimental studies are needed to assess the extent to which SES and SSS relate to energy expenditure.

Objective

Assess the effects of experimentally manipulated social status and SSS on moderate-to-vigorous physical activity (MVPA) and sedentary behaviour.

Methods

One hundred thirty-three Hispanic adolescents aged 15-21 were randomized to a high or low social status position, facilitated through a rigged game of Monopoly™. SSS was assessed with MacArthur Scales. Post-manipulation 24-h MVPA and sedentary behaviour were assessed

SUBMITTER: Lee AM 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC9010353 | biostudies-literature | 2022 May

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature