Adolescents' Physical Activity and Psychological Adjustment Across the First Year of the COVID-19 Pandemic.
J Phys Act Health
; 19(7): 481-489, 2022 07 01.
Article
in English
| MEDLINE | ID: covidwho-1962052
ABSTRACT
The outbreak of the COVID-19 virus dramatically changed daily life and created many obstacles for adolescents to engage in physical activity (PA). This study tracked rates of self-reported PA and examined its impact on adjustment among adolescents during the first 14 months of the pandemic. Canadian adolescents (N = 1068, 14-18 y, meanage = 16.95 y) reported on their frequency of PA, context of activity, and adjustment across 4 time points (April 2020 to June 2021). In line with our hypothesis, higher average levels of vigorous PA across the pandemic predicted less anxiety and depression and higher self-esteem at our study's end. Vigorous PA also buffered the relationships COVID-19 stress had with anxiety and self-esteem. The results further support recommendations for PA throughout the pandemic and while dealing with lockdown situations.
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Full text:
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Collection:
International databases
Database:
MEDLINE
Main subject:
COVID-19
Type of study:
Observational study
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Prognostic study
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Qualitative research
Limits:
Adolescent
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Humans
Country/Region as subject:
North America
Language:
English
Journal:
J Phys Act Health
Year:
2022
Document Type:
Article
Affiliation country:
Jpah.2022-0018
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