Peer Victimization, Psychosocial Adjustment, and Physical Activity in Overweight and At-Risk-For-Overweight Youth

The aim of this study was to investigate the relationships between childrens’ motor competence, psychosocial adjustment, peer victimization, physical activity participation and obesity. Using the Elaborated Environmental Stress Hypothesis as the framework, we hypothesized that multiple stressors influence children with poor motor competence and that the pathway from motor competence to psychosocial maladjustment is more complex than initially thought. A sample of child-parent dyads (n = 51; children ages 7 to 10 years), were recruited from two educational institutions in Sudbury, Ontario. Child participants completed self-report measures on peer victimization, depression symptoms, loneliness and anxiety symptoms across five dimensions (social phobia, obsessive-compulsive disorder, separation anxiety, panic disorder and generalized anxiety). Child participants also completed the Test of Gross Motor Development-3. Parent participants completed a sociodemographic questionnaire and a questionnaire on their child’s levels of participation in physical activity. For boys, Pearson product-moment correlations revealed that lower motor competence was significantly related to depressive symptoms, social phobia, separation anxiety symptoms, loneliness and peer victimization. For girls, lower motor competence was significantly related to separation anxiety symptoms and loneliness. No correlations were found between motor competence, weight status and physical activity participation. Findings are consistent with previous literature. These findings suggest that (1) boys are more psychosocially affected and victimized than girls when measured against motor competence and, (2) children are experiencing these issues as early as age 7, which is a time when children are starting to build social relationships. More research is required strengthen these findings.

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How can at-risk school-aged girls be protected from bullying/peer victimization?

PsycEXTRA Dataset ◽

10.1037/e531072012-012 ◽

2012 ◽

Author(s):

S. L. Cardoos ◽

S. P. Hinshaw

Keyword(s):

At Risk ◽

Peer Victimization

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Perceptions of Physical Activity in American-Indian Youth at Risk for Diabetes

Diabetes ◽

10.2337/db18-1357-p ◽

2018 ◽

Vol 67 (Supplement 1) ◽

pp. 1357-P

Author(s):

HEATHER KIMBLEY ◽

JENNIFER CHADWICK ◽

CHARLOTTE L. COLEMAN ◽

MARY A. TULLIER ◽

LISA D. WOLBERT ◽

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Keyword(s):

Physical Activity ◽

At Risk ◽

American Indian ◽

American Indian Youth ◽

Youth At Risk

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A Physical Activity Program for Female Nursing Home Residents at Risk of Osteoporosis

Case Medical Research ◽

10.31525/ct1-nct04168658 ◽

2019 ◽

Author(s):

Keyword(s):

Physical Activity ◽

At Risk ◽

Nursing Home ◽

Nursing Home Residents ◽

Physical Activity Program ◽

Activity Program

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How COVID-19 lockdown and reopening affected daily steps: evidence based on 164,630 person-days of prospectively collected data from Shanghai, China

International Journal of Behavioral Nutrition and Physical Activity ◽

10.1186/s12966-021-01106-x ◽

2021 ◽

Vol 18 (1) ◽

Author(s):

Ding Ding ◽

Minna Cheng ◽

Borja del Pozo Cruz ◽

Tao Lin ◽

Shuangyuan Sun ◽

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Keyword(s):

Physical Activity ◽

At Risk ◽

Body Composition ◽

Mixed Model ◽

Linear Mixed Model ◽

University Education ◽

Control Group ◽

Daily Step ◽

Step Counts ◽

Reduced Physical Activity

Abstract Background COVID-19 lockdowns may lead to physical inactivity, a major risk factor for non-communicable diseases. This study aims to determine: 1) the trajectory in daily step counts before, during and after the lockdown in China, and 2) the characteristics associated with the trajectories. Methods From December 2019 to July 2020, smartphone-based step counts were continuously collected in 815 Chinese adults residing in Shanghai over 202 days across three phases: before, during, and after the lockdown. Participant characteristics were reported, and height, weight and body composition measured before the lockdown. A ‘sharp’ regression discontinuity design with cluster robust standard errors was used to test the effect of the lockdown and reopening on daily steps and a linear mixed model was used to examine the characteristics associated with trajectories during the observed period. Results Based on 164,630 person-days of data, we found a sharp decline in daily step counts upon the lockdown (24/01/2020) by an average of 3796 (SE = 88) steps, followed by a significant trend of increase by 34 steps/day (SE = 2.5; p < .001) until the end of the lockdown (22/03/2020). This increasing trend continued into the reopening phase at a slower rate of 5 steps per day (SE = 2.3; p = 0.029). Those who were older, married, university educated, insufficiently active, had an ‘at risk’ body composition, and those in the control group, were slower at recovering step counts during the lockdown, and those who were older, married, without university education and with an ‘at risk’ body composition recovered step counts at a slower pace after the reopening. Conclusions Despite later increases in step counts, COVID-19 lockdown led to a sustained period of reduced physical activity, which may have adverse health implications. Governments and health professionals around the world should continue to encourage and facilitate physical activity during the pandemic.

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The Effects of a Long-Term Physical Activity Intervention on Serum Uric Acid in Older Adults at Risk for Physical Disability

Journal of Aging and Physical Activity ◽

10.1123/japa.2012-0018 ◽

2014 ◽

Vol 22 (1) ◽

pp. 25-33 ◽

Cited By ~ 7

Author(s):

Kristen M. Beavers ◽

Fang-Chi Hsu ◽

Monica C. Serra ◽

Veronica Yank ◽

Marco Pahor ◽

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Keyword(s):

Physical Activity ◽

Older Adults ◽

At Risk ◽

Uric Acid ◽

Health Education ◽

Serum Uric Acid ◽

Physical Disability ◽

Moderate Intensity ◽

Education Intervention ◽

Health Education Intervention

Observational studies show a relationship between elevated serum uric acid (UA) and better physical performance and muscle function. The purpose of this paper was to determine whether regular participation in an exercise intervention, known to improve physical functioning, would result in increased serum UA. For this study, 424 older adults at risk for physical disability were randomized to participate in either a 12-mo moderate-intensity physical activity (PA) or a successful aging (SA) health education intervention. UA was measured at baseline, 6, and 12 mo (n= 368, 341, and 332, respectively). Baseline UA levels were 6.03 ± 1.52 mg/dl and 5.94 ± 1.55 mg/dl in the PA and SA groups, respectively. The adjusted mean UA at month 12 was 4.8% (0.24 mg/dl) higher in the PA compared with the SA group (p= .028). Compared with a health education intervention, a 1-yr PA intervention results in a modest increase in systemic concentration of UA in older adults at risk for mobility disability.

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Factors Impacting Management of Breast Cancer-Related Lymphedema (BCRL) in Hispanic/Latina Breast Cancer Survivors: A Literature Review

Hispanic Health Care International ◽

10.1177/1540415321990621 ◽

2021 ◽

pp. 154041532199062

Author(s):

Elizabeth A. Anderson ◽

Jane M. Armer

Keyword(s):

Breast Cancer ◽

Physical Activity ◽

At Risk ◽

Literature Review ◽

Cultural Influences ◽

The United States ◽

Intervention Strategies ◽

Culturally Tailored ◽

Breast Cancer Related Lymphedema ◽

Latina Survivors

Introduction: Breast cancer-related lymphedema (BCRL) is a treatment sequela with negative physical and psychological implications. BCRL is a lifetime concern for survivors and is currently incurable. With the increase in the Latino population in the United States, it is critical for the cancer care community to address factors that increase BCRL risk and negatively impact long-term quality of life. This literature review undertook to identify successful intervention strategies for BCRL among Latina survivors. Methods: Multiple databases were searched for published articles from 2006 to 2020. PRISMA guidelines were utilized. Data were extracted related to physical activity, diet, and psychosocial stress concerns of Latinas at risk for or living with BCRL. Results: Eleven interventions combined education and skill-building techniques to address physical activity, diet, and stress management for BCRL. Family involvement, peer-mentoring, culturally tailored education, and self-care skill development were identified as important for Latina survivors. Conclusion: Latina survivors may benefit from culturally tailored BCRL education programs and self-management interventions. Health care professionals and researchers should consider cultural influences when developing clinical intervention strategies to enhance outcomes for Latinas at risk for living with BCRL. In addition, including family members and/or peers in such strategies may be helpful to Latina survivors.

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