A systems thinking approach to understanding youth active recreation.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Active recreation contributes to child and adolescent physical activity, however, factors affecting uptake are poorly understood at the systems level. The aims of this study were: (1) to use systems analysis methods to understand youth active recreation in Victoria, Australia, (ii) identify potential system leverage points to enhance active recreation, and (iii) explore stakeholder views of systems analysis methods for informing practice and policy decision-making.

Methods

Phase 1: Umbrella review of systematic reviews (2013-2018), synthesising evidence for correlates, determinants and intervention evidence for promoting active recreation. Phase 2: Development of three systems models (ActorMap and two ActivMaps), depicting active recreation actors/organisations, c

SUBMITTER: Koorts H 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC9097093 | biostudies-literature | 2022 May

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature