Adolescents’ Physical Activity and Psychological Adjustment Across the First Year of the COVID-19 Pandemic

Autor:	Wendy E, Ellis, Sarah, Talebi, Tara M, Dumas, Lindsey, Forbes
Rok vydání:	2022
Předmět:	Canada Adolescent Depression Communicable Disease Control COVID-19 Humans Orthopedics and Sports Medicine Emotional Adjustment Exercise Pandemics
Zdroj:	Journal of Physical Activity and Health. 19:481-489
ISSN:	1543-5474 1543-3080
Popis:	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.
Databáze:	OpenAIRE
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