Streaming physical activity via social networks in times of lockdown: Between a desire to share and a search for visibility

Despite the many health benefits of physical activity (PA), the majority of Latinos do not meet recommended levels of PA. This chapter provides an overview of research on acculturation and PA among adult Latinos in the United States. It identifies gaps in knowledge concerning the association between acculturation and different types of PA, the joint effects of socioeconomic position and acculturation on PA, and research on gender. It suggests several areas for further research related to acculturation and PA, including an exploration of norms, social networks, and broader social contexts. It concludes that although the bulk of evidence indicates that greater acculturation is associated with increased PA, more complex research designs and greater methodological and conceptual rigor are needed to move forward research in this area.

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Association of the physical activity of community-dwelling older adults with transportation modes, depression and social networks

Nippon Ronen Igakkai Zasshi Japanese Journal of Geriatrics ◽

10.3143/geriatrics.48.516 ◽

2011 ◽

Vol 48 (5) ◽

pp. 516-523 ◽

Cited By ~ 6

Author(s):

Kenji Tsunoda ◽

Yasuhiro Mitsuishi ◽

Taishi Tsuji ◽

Ji-Yeong Yoon ◽

Toshiaki Muraki ◽

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Keyword(s):

Physical Activity ◽

Older Adults ◽

Social Networks ◽

Community Dwelling ◽

Transportation Modes ◽

Community Dwelling Older Adults

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Promoting Participation in DCD: Physical Activity Levels and the Social Network

Current Developmental Disorders Reports ◽

10.1007/s40474-020-00193-y ◽

2020 ◽

Vol 7 (2) ◽

pp. 43-47

Author(s):

Bert Steenbergen ◽

Hidde Bekhuis ◽

Femke van Abswoude

Keyword(s):

Physical Activity ◽

Social Networks ◽

Social Network ◽

Developmental Coordination Disorder ◽

Group Behavior ◽

Systematic Research ◽

Activity Levels ◽

Active Lifestyle ◽

The Social ◽

Coordination Disorder

Abstract Purpose of Review Physical inactivity is a worldwide problem, also affecting children with motor problems, such as developmental coordination disorder. We try to understand what motivates children to start, continue, and stop having an active lifestyle and explore the role that the social network of the child can have to stimulate an active lifestyle. Recent Findings Social network theory is useful for understanding individual and group behavior related to physical activity. Social networks, ranging from peers and parents to teachers and medical professionals were shown to play an important role in bringing about sustainable behavioral change. Up to now, little systematic research has been done into how social networks can be used to keep children with developmental coordination disorder (DCD) physically active and motivated. Summary Future studies should more systematically examine and target the social network of the child with DCD. This social network can then be used to develop interventions for a sustained physical active lifestyle leading to increased participation in the society.

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Social Influences, Social Context, and Health Behaviors Among Working-Class, Multi-Ethnic Adults

Health Education & Behavior ◽

10.1177/1090198106288011 ◽

2006 ◽

Vol 34 (2) ◽

pp. 315-334 ◽

Cited By ~ 79

Author(s):

Karen M. Emmons ◽

Elizabeth M. Barbeau ◽

Caitlin Gutheil ◽

Jo Ellen Stryker ◽

Anne M. Stoddard

Keyword(s):

Physical Activity ◽

Social Networks ◽

Working Class ◽

Health Behaviors ◽

Social Norms ◽

Social Influence ◽

Vegetable Intake ◽

Social Influences ◽

Fruit And Vegetable Intake ◽

Fruit And Vegetable

Little research has explored the relationship between social influences (e.g., social networks, social support, social norms) and health as related to modifying factors that may contribute to health disparities. This is a cross-sectional analysis of fruit and vegetable intake and physical activity, using baseline data from two cancer prevention studies with working-class, multi-ethnic adults. Several social influence and social contextual variables were associated with fruit and vegetable intake and physical activity in both samples. Fruit and vegetable consumption was associated with social norms and social networks, although different contextual variables also were related to intake across the two samples. Physical activity was associated with social networks, social norms, and competing demands. By examining how key social influence and contextual mediating variables relate to health behaviors, we can learn more about the types of interventions that might be needed to promote sustained health behavior change in this population.

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Association of Social Networks and Physical Activity in South Asians: The Mediators of Atherosclerosis in South Asians Living in America Cohort Study

Journal of Physical Activity and Health ◽

10.1123/jpah.2019-0099 ◽

2020 ◽

Vol 17 (2) ◽

pp. 149-155 ◽

Cited By ~ 2

Author(s):

Mitali S. Thanawala ◽

Juned Siddique ◽

John A. Schneider ◽

Alka M. Kanaya ◽

Andrew J. Cooper ◽

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Keyword(s):

Physical Activity ◽

United States ◽

Social Networks ◽

Confidence Interval ◽

Leisure Time Physical Activity ◽

South Asians ◽

Ethnic Disparities ◽

The United States ◽

Activity Levels ◽

Cross Sectional

Background: Eliminating racial/ethnic disparities in physical activity remains a challenge in the United States. South Asian immigrants in the United States have particularly low physical activity levels, and evidence suggests that social context may be important. This study examined associations between personal social networks and moderate to vigorous leisure-time physical activity (MVPA) among South Asians in the United States. Methods: We used cross-sectional data (2014–2017) from 689 South Asians (aged 43–85 y) who participated in the Mediators of Atherosclerosis in South Asians Living in America study. Self-reported physical activity and egocentric network data were collected from participants about their network members. Regression models were used to determine associations between social network characteristics and participants’ MVPA. Results: Participants were on average 59 years old (SD = 9) and reported 1335 metabolic equivalent minutes per week of MVPA (interquartile range = 735, 2212). Having network members who exercised or who were exercise partners associated with increased MVPA in men (β coefficient = 241 MET min/wk [95% confidence interval, 63 to 419] and β = 520 MET min/wk [95% confidence interval, 322 to 718], respectively). For women, the association was only significant if the exercise partner was a spouse. Conclusion: Physical activity interventions utilizing network members as exercise partners may have potential in South Asians but must consider gender differences.

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