Correlates of Social Competences among Polish Adolescents: Physical Activity, Self-Esteem, Participation in Sports and Screen Time

Adolescents’ social competences determine the effectiveness of social functioning. In the long term, a higher level of social competence increases readiness for university and increases the chance of achieving success in a professional career. The primary objective of this study is to examine the association between social competences and self-esteem, physical activity, screen time, and participation in sports among Polish adolescents. 106 adolescents completed the Social Competences Questionnaire (SCQ) and Rosenberg’s Self-Esteem Scale (RSES), as well as selected questions from the Health Behavior in School Aged Children (HBSC). Analysis of the study variables showed a moderate statistically significant relationship between social competences and self-esteem (rs = 0.55, p < 0.001). Statistical analysis also showed that adolescents who engage in moderate and vigorous physical activity (MVPA; ≥5 days/week) have significantly higher levels of social competences than adolescents with lower MVPA (Z = 3.50, p ˂ 0.001). No significant statistical association was found between social competences and screen time, or participation in sport. Hierarchical multiple regression also suggested that higher self-esteem and engaging in moderate and vigorous physical activity is positively associated with higher social competences among adolescents. Adolescents’ social competences are significantly associated with self-esteem and physical activity. The results can help those working with young people with social functioning difficulties in performing effective interventions and shaping policies.

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Relationship between Sedentary Time, Physical Activity, and Health-Related Quality of Life in Spanish Children

International Journal of Environmental Research and Public Health ◽

10.3390/ijerph18052702 ◽

2021 ◽

Vol 18 (5) ◽

pp. 2702

Author(s):

Manuel Ávila-García ◽

María Esojo-Rivas ◽

Emilio Villa-González ◽

Pablo Tercedor ◽

Francisco Javier Huertas-Delgado

Keyword(s):

Quality Of Life ◽

Physical Activity ◽

Sedentary Time ◽

Vigorous Physical Activity ◽

Well Being ◽

Self Esteem ◽

Health Related Quality ◽

Related Quality ◽

Health Related

Higher sedentary time and lower physical activity (PA) are associated with a poor health-related quality of life (HRQoL) in children. The aims of this study were: (1) to analyze the sedentary time, objectively measured PA levels (light, moderate, vigorous, and moderate-to-vigorous physical activity (MVPA)), and HRQoL dimensions (physical well-being, emotional well-being, self-esteem, family, friends, school, and total score) in children; and (2) to examine the association between sedentary time, PA levels, and HRQoL in children separately by sex. A total of 459 children (8.4 ± 0.4 years old, 50.54% males) from 15 schools in Granada (Spain) participated in the study. A tri-axial accelerometer was used to measure PA levels in the children for 7 consecutive days. The Revidierter KINDer Lebensqualitätsfragebogen (KINDL-R) questionnaire was used to determine the children’s HRQoL dimensions. The results showed that males presented more minutes engaged in MVPA than females. Both sedentary time and PA levels were associated with self-esteem and total score (all p < 0.05). In males, moderate and vigorous PA levels were associated with higher HRQoL, whereas light PA was associated with higher HRQoL in females. Future studies should take into account the use of activities with difference intensities in order to increase HRQoL in males and females.

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Less screen time and more frequent vigorous physical activity is associated with lower risk of reporting negative mental health symptoms among Icelandic adolescents

PLoS ONE ◽

10.1371/journal.pone.0196286 ◽

2018 ◽

Vol 13 (4) ◽

pp. e0196286 ◽

Cited By ~ 17

Author(s):

Soffia M. Hrafnkelsdottir ◽

Robert J. Brychta ◽

Vaka Rognvaldsdottir ◽

Sunna Gestsdottir ◽

Kong Y. Chen ◽

...

Keyword(s):

Mental Health ◽

Physical Activity ◽

Screen Time ◽

Lower Risk ◽

Vigorous Physical Activity ◽

Mental Health Symptoms ◽

Health Symptoms

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Global Matrix 3.0 Physical Activity Report Card Grades for Children and Youth: Results and Analysis From 49 Countries

Journal of Physical Activity and Health ◽

10.1123/jpah.2018-0472 ◽

2018 ◽

Vol 15 (s2) ◽

pp. S251-S273 ◽

Cited By ~ 162

Author(s):

Salomé Aubert ◽

Joel D. Barnes ◽

Chalchisa Abdeta ◽

Patrick Abi Nader ◽

Ade F. Adeniyi ◽

...

Keyword(s):

Physical Activity ◽

Work Groups ◽

Vigorous Physical Activity ◽

Report Card ◽

Children And Youth ◽

Letter Grades ◽

Public Investments ◽

Effective Interventions ◽

Report Card Grades ◽

Very High

Background: Accumulating sufficient moderate to vigorous physical activity is recognized as a key determinant of physical, physiological, developmental, mental, cognitive, and social health among children and youth (aged 5–17 y). The Global Matrix 3.0 of Report Card grades on physical activity was developed to achieve a better understanding of the global variation in child and youth physical activity and associated supports. Methods: Work groups from 49 countries followed harmonized procedures to develop their Report Cards by grading 10 common indicators using the best available data. The participating countries were divided into 3 categories using the United Nations’ human development index (HDI) classification (low or medium, high, and very high HDI). Results: A total of 490 grades, including 369 letter grades and 121 incomplete grades, were assigned by the 49 work groups. Overall, an average grade of “C-,” “D+,” and “C-” was obtained for the low and medium HDI countries, high HDI countries, and very high HDI countries, respectively. Conclusions: The present study provides rich new evidence showing that the situation regarding the physical activity of children and youth is a concern worldwide. Strategic public investments to implement effective interventions to increase physical activity opportunities are needed.

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Physical Activity and Screen-Time Viewing Among Elementary School–Aged Children in the United States From 2009 to 2010

JAMA Pediatrics ◽

10.1001/2013.jamapediatrics.122 ◽

2013 ◽

Vol 167 (3) ◽

pp. 223 ◽

Cited By ~ 123

Author(s):

Tala H. I. Fakhouri ◽

Jeffery P. Hughes ◽

Debra J. Brody ◽

Brian K. Kit ◽

Cynthia L. Ogden

Keyword(s):

Physical Activity ◽

United States ◽

Elementary School ◽

Screen Time ◽

The United States ◽

School Aged Children

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Physical Activity, Screen Time, and Emotional Well-Being during the 2019 Novel Coronavirus Outbreak in China

International Journal of Environmental Research and Public Health ◽

10.3390/ijerph17145170 ◽

2020 ◽

Vol 17 (14) ◽

pp. 5170 ◽

Cited By ~ 2

Author(s):

Fei Qin ◽

Yiqing Song ◽

George P Nassis ◽

Lina Zhao ◽

Yanan Dong ◽

...

Keyword(s):

Physical Activity ◽

Screen Time ◽

Emotional State ◽

Vigorous Physical Activity ◽

Correlation Coefficients ◽

Sampling Strategy ◽

Well Being ◽

Snowball Sampling ◽

Chinese Adults ◽

Home Based

We aimed to evaluate the effects of the COVID-19 lock down on lifestyle in China during the initial stage of the pandemic. A questionnaire was distributed to Chinese adults living in 31 provinces of China via the internet using a snowball sampling strategy. Information on 7-day physical activity recall, screen time, and emotional state were collected between January 24 and February 2, 2020. ANOVA, χ² test, and Spearman’s correlation coefficients were used for statistical analysis. 12,107 participants aged 18–80 years were included. During the initial phase of the COVID-19 outbreak, nearly 60% of Chinese adults had inadequate physical activity (95% CI 56.6%–58.3%), which was more than twice the global prevalence (27.5%, 25.0%–32.2%). Their mean screen time was more than 4 hours per day while staying at home (261.3 ± 189.8 min per day), and the longest screen time was found in young adults (305.6 ± 217.5 min per day). We found a positive and significant correlation between provincial proportions of confirmed COVID-19 cases and negative affect scores (r = 0.501, p = 0.004). Individuals with vigorous physical activity appeared to have a better emotional state and less screen time than those with light physical activity. During this nationwide lockdown, more than half of Chinese adults temporarily adopted a sedentary lifestyle with insufficient physical activity, more screen time, and poor emotional state, which may carry considerable health risks. Promotion of home-based self-exercise can potentially help improve health and wellness.

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Sex-Specific Associations between Screen Time and Lipoprotein Subfractions

International Journal of Sport Nutrition and Exercise Metabolism ◽

10.1123/ijsnem.2013-0117 ◽

2014 ◽

Vol 24 (1) ◽

pp. 59-69 ◽

Cited By ~ 2

Author(s):

Alexis C. Frazier-Wood ◽

Ingrid B. Borecki ◽

Mary F. Feitosa ◽

Paul N. Hopkins ◽

Caren E. Smith ◽

...

Keyword(s):

Physical Activity ◽

Screen Time ◽

Linear Models ◽

Sedentary Time ◽

Smoking Status ◽

Vigorous Physical Activity ◽

Density Lipoprotein ◽

Lipid Lowering ◽

Lipoprotein Subfractions ◽

Ldl Particles

Background:Time spent in sedentary activities (such as watching television) has previously been associated with several risk factors for cardiovascular disease (CVD) such as increased low-density lipoprotein cholesterol (LDL-C). Little is known about associations with lipoprotein subfractions. Using television and computer screen time in hours per day as a measure of sedentary time, we examined the association of screen time with lipoprotein subfractions.Methods:Data were used from men and women forming the Genetics of Lipid Lowering Drugs and Diet Network (GOLDN) study population. Mixed linear models specified lipoprotein measures as the outcome, and screen time as the predictor for fourteen lipoprotein subfraction measures, and included age, smoking status, pedigree, and fat, carbohydrate daily alcohol and energy intake as covariates. Analyses were run separately for men (n = 623) and women (n = 671). A step-down Bonferroni correction was applied to results. The analysis was repeated for significant results (p < .05), additionally controlling for body mass index (BMI) and moderate and vigorous physical activity.Results:Linear models indicated that screen time was associated with five lipoprotein parameters in women: the concentration of large VLDL particles (p = .01), LDL particle number (p = .01), concentration of small LDL particles (p = .04), the concentration of large HDL particles (p = .04), and HDL diameter (p = .02). All associations remained after controlling for moderate or vigorous physical activity and BMI.Conclusions:We show that sedentary time is associated with lipoprotein measures, markers of cardiometabolic disease, independently of physical activity and BMI, in women but not men.

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Consumption of sugar-sweetened beverages and energy drinks and adherence to physical activity and screen time recommendations among adolescents

International Journal of Adolescent Medicine and Health ◽

10.1515/ijamh-2015-0098 ◽

2016 ◽

Vol 29 (5) ◽

Cited By ~ 6

Author(s):

Hugues Sampasa-Kanyinga ◽

Jean-Philippe Chaput

Keyword(s):

Physical Activity ◽

Screen Time ◽

Vigorous Physical Activity ◽

Energy Drinks ◽

Female Adolescents ◽

Sugar Sweetened Beverages ◽

Future Studies ◽

Sweetened Beverages ◽

Unhealthy Eating ◽

Relevant Covariates

Abstract Background: It is recommended that youth aged 12–17 years achieve ≥60 min/day of moderate-to-vigorous physical activity (PA) and limit their recreational screen time (ST) to ≤2 h/day. However, whether unhealthy eating behavior is associated with adherence to PA and ST recommendations in youth is largely unknown. Objective: This study examined the associations between adherence to PA and ST recommendations with consumption of sugar-sweetened beverages (SSBs) and energy drinks (EDs) in a representative sample of adolescents. Methods: Data on 11–19-year-old Ottawa (Canada) students (n=1147) were analyzed using self-reported information on consumption of SSBs and EDs, and time devoted to PA and ST. Multivariable logistic regression analyses were conducted to examine the associations between adherence to PA and ST recommendations and consumption of SSBs and EDs. Results: Adherence to the ST recommendation was inversely associated with consumption of SSBs [odds ratio (OR)=0.42; 95% confidence interval (CI)=0.21–0.86] and EDs (OR=0.54, 95% CI=0.31–0.92) in females only, independent of PA and relevant covariates. However, adherence to the PA recommendation was positively associated with consumption of EDs in females (OR=1.52, 95% CI=1.07–2.17) but not males, while it was not associated with consumption of SSBs in both sexes. Conclusion: Among female adolescents, adherence to the ST recommendation is inversely associated with consumption of SSBs and EDs, while adherence to the PA recommendation is positively associated with consumption of EDs. Future studies should clarify the observed sex differences and determine if decreasing ST can reduce the consumption of SSBs and EDs among adolescents.

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Variables Associated With Active and Inactive Behavior During the After-School Period

Pediatric Exercise Science ◽

10.1123/pes.25.2.288 ◽

2013 ◽

Vol 25 (2) ◽

pp. 288-299 ◽

Cited By ~ 4

Author(s):

Eric Wickel

Keyword(s):

Physical Activity ◽

Time Use ◽

Screen Time ◽

Vigorous Physical Activity ◽

Peer Groups ◽

Fourth Grade ◽

After School ◽

Light Physical Activity ◽

Children's Behavior ◽

School Period

This study analyzed time-use interviews to report levels of active and inactive behavior during the after-school period (3–6 pm). Interviews were conducted on random days from three separate seasons during third and fourth grade. Youth with at least two interviews during third (356 completed 2 interviews; 506 completed 3 interviews [9 yrs; 50% boys]) and fourth (186 completed 2 interviews; 768 completed 3 interviews [10 yrs; 50% boys]) grade were included to report levels of moderate-to-vigorous physical activity (MVPA), light physical activity, inactive screen time, inactive nonscreen time, and travel by location and who the activity was undertaken with. Reporting time outside the home and with peers (single or group) was related to higher levels of MVPA. While inside the home, screen and nonscreen proportions were comparable (38% and 40%, respectively), despite unique patterns (screen: boys > girls; nonscreen: girls > boys). Reporting time with both parents was associated with more nonscreen time; whereas reporting time with peer groups was associated with lower screen time. Understanding active and inactive patterns of children’s behavior outside of school hours can be very important in contributing toward the development of innovative interventions for increasing physical activity.

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Co-varying Patterns of Physical Activity and Sedentary Behaviors and Their Long-Term Maintenance Among Adolescents

Journal of Physical Activity and Health ◽

10.1123/jpah.7.4.465 ◽

2010 ◽

Vol 7 (4) ◽

pp. 465-474 ◽

Cited By ~ 35

Author(s):

Jihong Liu ◽

Jinseok Kim ◽

Natalie Colabianchi ◽

Andrew Ortaglia ◽

Russell R. Pate

Keyword(s):

Physical Activity ◽

Young Adulthood ◽

Screen Time ◽

Latent Class ◽

Vigorous Physical Activity ◽

Sedentary Behaviors ◽

Logistic Regression Models ◽

Males And Females ◽

Term Maintenance

Background:We examined the covarying patterns of physical activity and sedentary behaviors among adolescents and their long-term maintenance.Methods:Data came from the National Longitudinal Study of Adolescent Health (1995–2002). We used latent class analysis to identify distinct covarying patterns in adolescence. Logistic regression models were used to predict odds of meeting moderate-to-vigorous physical activity (MVPA) recommendations (≥5 bouts/week) and exceeding screen time guidelines (>2 hours/day) 6 years later based on their adolescent class profile.Results:Five classes for each gender were identified and labeled as low physical activity (PA)/low sedentary behaviors (SED), moderate (Mod) PA/high (HI) SED, Mod PA/low SED, HI PA/low SED, and HI PA (except skating/biking)/low SED. Compared with low PA/low SED, males and females in Mod PA/low SED, HI PA/low SED, and HI PA (except skating/biking)/low SED classes had increased odds of meeting MVPA recommendations in young adulthood. Mod PA/HI SED had higher odds of exceeding screen time guidelines in young adulthood (adjusted odds ratio [AOR] for females: 1.67, 95% CI: 1.00−2.81; AOR for males: 3.31, 95% CI: 1.80−6.09).Conclusions:Findings are useful to aid the development of multifactorial interventions that promote physical activity and reduce screen time among adolescents transitioning to adulthood.

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