Rupp, Kristie
(2016)
HOUSEHOLD SUPPORT AND PHYSICAL ACTIVITY IN ADOLESCENT FEMALES FROM LOWER SOCIOECONOMIC STATUS HOUSEHOLDS.
Doctoral Dissertation, University of Pittsburgh.
(Unpublished)
Abstract
BACKGROUND: Parental support for physical activity has been demonstrated to be associated with physical activity levels of low socioeconomic status adolescent females. While research show that adult facilitation and encouragement of physical activity engagement is valued by this group, limited research has been done examining the associations between household support and physical activity levels in this population.
PURPOSE: The purpose of this study was to examine the association between the perception of household support and physical activity levels of low socioeconomic status adolescent girls.
METHODS: Thirty-six girls, between the ages of 13-17 years, were recruited from lower socioeconomic geographic areas. Recruitment strategies included boy low-touch (e.g., flyers, mailings) and high-touch (e.g., face to face) methods. During a study visit, participants completed two questionnaires as well as had their height and weight measured. The 3DPAR was used to assess participant physical activity and the household support questionnaire was used to collect demographic information as well as measure support for physical activity from the adult in the household the participant perceived themselves as being closest with and each additional adult in the household.
RESULTS: There were no significant associations between the perception of household support for physical activity and physical activity levels. There were negative significant associations between the BMI of low socioeconomic status adolescent girls and both the total household support (p=0.001) and the support provided by the closest adult to the participant in the household (p<0.001). The most frequently reported priorities were family and friends, school, and being the best version of oneself. The most frequently reported facilitators of physical activity were family/ friend support, types of physical activities, and school. The most frequently reported barriers to physical activity were school, transportation, and pain/injury.
CONCLUSIONS: These findings suggest that household support for physical activity is not associated with physical activity engagement in adolescent girls living in low socioeconomic geographic areas. Thus, other factors may be associated with physical activity participation in this population group, and this warrants further investigation.
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University of Pittsburgh ETD
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| Status: |
Unpublished |
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| Date: |
11 August 2016 |
| Date Type: |
Publication |
| Defense Date: |
29 July 2016 |
| Approval Date: |
11 August 2016 |
| Submission Date: |
5 August 2016 |
| Access Restriction: |
No restriction; Release the ETD for access worldwide immediately. |
| Number of Pages: |
155 |
| Institution: |
University of Pittsburgh |
| Schools and Programs: |
School of Education > Health and Physical Activity |
| Degree: |
PhD - Doctor of Philosophy |
| Thesis Type: |
Doctoral Dissertation |
| Refereed: |
Yes |
| Uncontrolled Keywords: |
physical activity, adolescents, parental support, socioeconomic status, BMI |
| Date Deposited: |
11 Aug 2016 16:06 |
| Last Modified: |
15 Nov 2016 14:35 |
| URI: |
http://d-scholarship.pitt.edu/id/eprint/29134 |
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