scholarly journals Influences of Social Support, Perceived Barriers, and Negative Meanings of Physical Activity on Physical Activity in Middle School Students

2011 ◽  
Vol 8 (2) ◽  
pp. 210-219 ◽  
Author(s):  
Ya-Wen Hsu ◽  
Chih-Ping Chou ◽  
Selena T. Nguyen-Rodriguez ◽  
Arianna D. McClain ◽  
Britni R. Belcher ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Physical Activity ◽  
Social Support ◽  
Los Angeles ◽  
Structural Equation ◽  
Vigorous Physical Activity ◽  
Perceived Barriers ◽  
Equation Modeling ◽  
Future Research ◽  
School Students ◽  
Family Social Support

Background:A profound decline in physical activity occurs in puberty. This phenomenon is not well understood. Therefore, the purpose of this study is to examine associations between family/friend social support for physical activity, negative meanings of physical activity (NMPA), and internal /external barriers to physical activity with moderate to vigorous physical activity (MVPA), and sedentary and light behavior (SLB) in youth.Methods:A total of 350 participants from 7 Los Angeles County middle schools participated in the study (62% Latina, 79% females). Hypothesized pathways were examined using structural equation modeling. Psychosocial variables and participation in MVPA and SLB were assessed by self-reported questionnaires.Results:NMPA were related to lower levels of family/friend social support and greater internal/external barriers. Family social support was the only significant indicator of MVPA (β = 0.79). Low family social support was related to higher SLB (β = −0.25).Conclusions:Family social support seems crucial to promote MVPA and reduce SLB in adolescents and might be influenced by child’s feelings about physical activity. Future research should consider the interrelationship between psychosocial correlates of physical activity.

Direct and Indirect Effects of Social Support on Youth Physical Activity Behavior

2014 ◽  
Vol 26 (1) ◽  
pp. 86-94 ◽  
Author(s):  
Pedro Silva ◽  
Ryan Lott ◽  
Jorge Mota ◽  
Greg Welk
Keyword(s):  
Physical Activity ◽  
Social Support ◽  
High School Students ◽  
Direct Effect ◽  
Self Efficacy ◽  
Structural Equation ◽  
Vigorous Physical Activity ◽  
Equation Modeling ◽  
Activity Promotion ◽  
Youth Physical Activity

Social support (SS) from parents and peers are key reinforcing factors in the Youth Physical Activity Promotion (YPAP) model. This study aims to identify the relative contribution of parental and peer SS on youth participation in moderate to vigorous physical activity (MVPA). Participants included 203 high school students (n = 125 girls; mean age 14.99 ± 1.55 years). MVPA was assessed by accelerometry. SS influences were evaluated using a well-established scale. Structural equation modeling measured (AMOS, Version 19) the relative fit of the YPAP models using both parental and peer SS. Parental SS had significant associations with both predisposing factors, enjoyment (β = .62, p < .01), and self-efficacy (β= .32, p < .01), as well a direct effect on MVPA (β = .30, p < .01). Peer SS had direct effect on MVPA (β = .33, p < .05), also significantly influenced levels of enjoyment (β = .47, p < .01) and self-efficacy (β = .67, p < .01). In both models self-efficacy mediated the influence on MVPA. The direct effects for parents and peers were similar. This demonstrates that both parental and peer social support exert a strong influence on adolescent MVPA.

Older adults’ physical activity-related social control and social support in the context of personal norms

2020 ◽  
pp. 135910532095423
Author(s):  
Jason T Newsom ◽  
Emily C Denning ◽  
Benjamin A Shaw ◽  
Kristin J August ◽  
Scott J Strath
Keyword(s):  
Physical Activity ◽  
Social Support ◽  
Older Adults ◽  
Social Control ◽  
Social Interactions ◽  
Structural Equation ◽  
Equation Modeling ◽  
Future Research ◽  
Informational Support ◽  
Personal Norms

This study investigated whether perceived physical activity norms moderated the effects of physical activity-related social interactions on intentions to engage in physical activity among community-residing older adults ( N = 217). Structural equation modeling tested whether two types of social support and social control interacted with personal norms in predicting intentions to be active. Emotional and informational support were associated with higher intentions, and negative social control was associated with lower intentions to engage in activity. Each of these effects was more prominent in the context of weak personal norms, suggesting future research and interventions should consider joint effects of support and norms.

City Newcomers’ Adaptation to Urban Life, Personal Well-Being, and Social Support

2018 ◽  
Vol 46 (7) ◽  
pp. 1201-1214
Author(s):  
Tianqiong Xia ◽  
Yifu Wang ◽  
Qiyi Lin
Keyword(s):  
Social Support ◽  
Structural Equation ◽  
Well Being ◽  
Urban Life ◽  
Mediating Effect ◽  
Equation Modeling ◽  
Future Research ◽  
Mediation Effects ◽  
Social Support Scale ◽  
The Relationship

We evaluated the level of adaptation of city newcomers (CNs) to urban life in China, and their personal well-being, and explored the mediating effect of social support on the relationship between these variables. We used a 2-stage sampling method to recruit 314 participants who completed the Adaptation to Urban Life Scale, Social Support Scale, and Personal Well-Being Scale. Structural equation modeling was used to test full and partial mediation effects. Findings showed that there was a significant correlation between the extent of CNs’ positive adaptation to urban life and their personal well-being. In addition, social support was beneficial for CNs’ personal well-being, and partially mediated the relationship between CNs’ adaptation to urban life and personal well-being. In addition, the adaptation to urban life dimensions of employment prospects, living conditions, and urban environment predicted CNs’ personal well-being. Implications of the findings are discussed, along with directions for future research.

Examining the Relationships Among Cognitive Acceptance, Behavioral Commitment, Autonomous Extrinsic Motivation, and Physical Activity

2020 ◽  
Vol 42 (3) ◽  
pp. 177-184
Author(s):  
Matthew Jenkins ◽  
Elaine A. Hargreaves ◽  
Ken Hodge
Keyword(s):  
Physical Activity ◽  
Indirect Effects ◽  
Structural Equation ◽  
Extrinsic Motivation ◽  
Need Satisfaction ◽  
Equation Modeling ◽  
Future Research ◽  
Psychological Need ◽  
Direct Pathway ◽  
Research Designs

This study examined the relationships among cognitive acceptance, behavioral commitment, psychological need satisfaction, autonomous extrinsic motivation (EM) for physical activity (PA), and PA behavior. Participants (N = 456, M age = 40.7 years) completed online measures of these variables, and data were analyzed using structural equation modeling. Results indicated a direct pathway from behavioral commitment to autonomous EM, plus indirect effects via autonomy, competence, and relatedness. There was no direct pathway from cognitive acceptance to autonomous EM, but there were indirect effects via competence and autonomy satisfaction. There was a direct pathway from cognitive acceptance to self-reported PA plus indirect effects via autonomous EM. There was no direct pathway from behavioral commitment to self-reported PA, but there were indirect effects via autonomous EM. Cognitive acceptance and behavioral commitment potentially support the development of autonomous EM for PA. Future research using longitudinal and intervention-based research designs is required to determine the causal relationships among these variables.

scholarly journals Dynamics of sleep, sedentary behavior, and moderate-to-vigorous physical activity on school versus nonschool days

SLEEP ◽  
2020 ◽  
Author(s):  
Bridget Armstrong ◽  
Michael W Beets ◽  
Angela Starrett ◽  
Keith Brazendale ◽  
Gabrielle Turner-McGrievy ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Physical Activity ◽  
Sedentary Behavior ◽  
Time Use ◽  
Structural Equation ◽  
Time Series Data ◽  
Vigorous Physical Activity ◽  
Series Data ◽  
Equation Modeling ◽  
Specific Behavior ◽  
School Day

Abstract Study Objectives Studies examining time-use activity behaviors (sleep, sedentary behavior, and physical activity) on school days compared with nonschool days have examined these behaviors independently, ignoring their interrelated nature, limiting our ability to optimize the health benefits of these behaviors. This study examines the associations of school-day (vs. nonschool day) with time-use activity behaviors. Methods Time series data (6,642 days) from Fitbits (Charge-2) were collected (n = 196, 53% female, 5–10 years). We used a variable-centered dynamic structural equation modeling approach to estimate day-to-day associations of time-use activity behaviors on school days for each child. We then used person-centered cluster analyses to group individuals based on these estimates. Results Within-participant analysis showed that on school days (vs. nonschool days), children (1) slept less (β = −0.17, 95% CI = −0.21, −0.13), (2) were less sedentary (β = −0.05, 95% CI = −0.09, −0.02), and (3) had comparable moderate-to-vigorous physical activity (MVPA; β = −0.05, 95% CI = −0.11, 0.00). Between-participant analysis showed that, on school days, children with higher sleep carryover experienced greater decreases in sleep (β = 0.44, 95% CI = 0.08, 0.71), children with higher body mass index z-score decreased sedentary behavior more (β = −0.41, 95% CI = −0.64, −0.13), and children with lower MVPA increased MVPA more (β = −0.41, 95% CI −0.64, −0.13). Cluster analysis demonstrated four distinct patterns of connections between time-use activity behaviors and school (High Activity, Sleep Resilient, High Sedentary, and Dysregulated Sleep). Conclusions Using a combination of person-centered and more traditional variable-centered approaches, we identified patterns of interrelated behaviors that differed on school, and nonschool days. Findings can inform targeted intervention strategies tailored to children’s specific behavior patterns.

Does Family Process Mediate the Effect of Religiosity On Adolescent Deviance?

2009 ◽  
Vol 37 (1) ◽  
pp. 97-118 ◽  
Author(s):  
Lloyd E. Pickering ◽  
Alexander T. Vazsonyi
Keyword(s):  
High School Students ◽  
Structural Equation ◽  
Deviant Behavior ◽  
Family Process ◽  
Equation Modeling ◽  
Future Research ◽  
School Students ◽  
Mothers And Fathers ◽  
Relational Practice ◽  
The Relationship

A considerable amount of research has been conducted on the nature of the relationship between both religiosity and family process with deviance. There are few studies, however, that investigate the interplay among religiosity, family process, and deviance. The current study sought to examine whether family process mediates the relationship between religiosity (conceptualized as ritualistic participation and relational practice) and deviance. High school students ( N = 865) responded to survey questions dealing with religiosity (two scales), family process (six scales for both mothers and fathers), and deviance (seven subscales and a total deviance scale). A structural equation modeling (SEM) analytic approach was used. Results indicated that family process did not mediate the relationship between religiosity and deviance. Relational practice was found to be a more robust predictor of deviant behavior than ritualistic participation. Future research in this area should seek to improve methods of data collection (e.g., multimethod) and to develop better scalar measures of religiosity.

Roles of Social Support and Social Skills in the Intercultural Adjustment of Japanese Adolescent Sojourners in the USA

2001 ◽  
Vol 88 (3_suppl) ◽  
pp. 1201-1210 ◽  
Author(s):  
Tomoko Yashima ◽  
Tomoko Tanaka
Keyword(s):  
Social Support ◽  
High School Students ◽  
Social Skills ◽  
Structural Equation ◽  
The United States ◽  
Path Model ◽  
Equation Modeling ◽  
School Students ◽  
The Usa ◽  
English Competence

Intercutlural adjustment of Japanese high school students who sojourned in the United States for one year is the focus of the study. Building relationships with host nationals using limited English competency is the challenge that seems basic to successful adjustment to life in the USA. A path model was constructed in which English competence leads to better social skills, which in turn affects the amount of social support gained from host nationals. This model was tested through structural equation modeling, and the model's fit to the data was satisfactory. The predictive roles of English proficiency and personality were suggested in a supplementary analysis.

scholarly journals Sensory Impairments and Social Isolation Among Hispanic Older Adults: Towards Culturally Sensitive Measurement of Social Isolation

2021 ◽  
Author(s):  
Corinna Trujillo Tanner ◽  
Jeremy B. Yorgason ◽  
Stephanie Richardson ◽  
Alisha H. Redelfs ◽  
Melanie M. Y. Serrao Hill ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Social Support ◽  
Older Adults ◽  
Social Isolation ◽  
Structural Equation ◽  
Culturally Sensitive ◽  
Equation Modeling ◽  
Future Research ◽  
Hearing Disability ◽  
Vision Disability ◽  
Sensory Disability

Abstract Objectives: Sensory disabilities, including vision disability and hearing disability, increase risk for social isolation, which is associated with multiple negative health outcomes. Existing literature suggests that the cultural value of familism may provide a buffer against social isolation. We examined the longitudinal trajectory of social isolation among Hispanic older adults with self-reported vision disability (SRVD) and self-reported hearing disability (SRHD) and tested a modified measure of social isolation incorporating familism. Methods: We compared 8-year trajectories of social isolation among Hispanics (n = 445) and non-Hispanic Whites (n = 4,861) from the National Health and Aging Trends Study. We used structural equation modeling to explore the longitudinal relationships between sensory disability and social isolation while comparing two measures of social isolation. Results: Social isolation increased longitudinally for both groups, with SRVD significantly associated with higher initial levels. Social isolation started and remained higher across time among Hispanics. Using an adjusted measure of social isolation (added familial support), neither initial levels nor trajectories of social isolation differed between Hispanic and non-Hispanic White participants. Discussion: Initially, Hispanics appeared more socially isolated, reporting less social support from outside the home. Yet, we found that they were more likely to report family social connections. Traditional measures of social isolation focusing on social support outside of the home (neglecting support by family) may lack content validity among Hispanic groups. Culturally sensitive measures of social isolation will be increasingly consequential for future research and health policy to meet the needs of a diverse older population. Keywords: Social Isolation, Sensory Disability, Hispanic, Familism, Culture

The Relationship Between Self-Regulatory Efficacy and Physical Activity in Adolescents With a Caveat: A Cross-Lag Design Examining Weather

2020 ◽  
Vol 32 (4) ◽  
pp. 210-216
Author(s):  
Kathleen S. Wilson ◽  
Kevin S. Spink
Keyword(s):  
Physical Activity ◽  
Self Efficacy ◽  
Structural Equation ◽  
Weather Conditions ◽  
Cold Weather ◽  
Equation Modeling ◽  
Future Research ◽  
School Year ◽  
Warm Weather ◽  
The Relationship

Purpose: The use of self-efficacy to predict physical activity has a long history. However, this relationship is complex, as self-efficacy is thought to influence and be influenced by physical activity. The directionality of the self-regulatory efficacy (SRE) and physical activity relationship was examined using a cross-lagged design. A secondary purpose was to examine these relationships across differing weather conditions. Methods: Canadian adolescents (N = 337; aged between 13 and 18 years) completed the physical activity and SRE measures 4 times during a school year. Structural equation modeling was used to perform a cross-lag analysis. Results: The relationships between physical activity and SRE appeared to be weather dependent. During a more challenging weather period (eg, cold weather), the relationship between physical activity and SRE was bidirectional. However, no relationship emerged when the 2 constructs were assessed during a more optimal weather period (eg, warm weather). Conclusions: Some support has been provided for the bidirectional nature of the relationship between physical activity and SRE. The relationship appeared to be qualified by climate considerations, suggesting that future research examine how weather may relate not just to physical activity but also to the correlates of physical activity.

scholarly journals Social-Emotional Profile of Children with and without Learning Disabilities: The Relationships with Perceived Loneliness, Self-Efficacy and Well-Being

2020 ◽  
Vol 17 (20) ◽  
pp. 7358
Author(s):  
Tali Heiman ◽  
Dorit Olenik-Shemesh
Keyword(s):  
Social Support ◽  
High School Students ◽  
Indirect Effects ◽  
Self Efficacy ◽  
Structural Equation ◽  
Well Being ◽  
Self Report ◽  
Equation Modeling ◽  
Social Emotional ◽  
School Students

The current study examined whether perceived social support mediated the effects of loneliness and self-efficacy on well-being among students with or without a learning disability (LD). Participants included 834 elementary, middle, and high school students from Israel (29.6% students with LDs) who completed self-report questionnaires. The results of structural equation modeling indicate that social support mediates the indirect effects of age, gender, loneliness and self-efficacy on well-being. In addition, the results show differences between groups, as non-LD girls noted a higher self-efficacy and well-being than boys, and well-being had indirect effects in the non-LD group than in the LD group. These results indicate students with LDs have a unique social-emotional profile that affects their well-being. The study highlights the importance of enhancing self-efficacy and reducing loneliness in order to increase social support, thus predicting positive well-being. Effective and practical educational programs are needed for both groups across age and gender.

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