Physical activity maintenance and increase in Chinese children and adolescents

The role of intrinsic motivation and parental support

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ID22076451
AuthorsYujie Liu (0000-0003-3910-511X, Shanghai Jiao Tong University), Xin Ge (0000-0001-7375-8566, Shanghai Jiao Tong University), Huilun Li (0000-0002-5036-1467, Shanghai Jiao Tong University), Erliang Zhang (0009-0007-7039-6724, Shanghai Jiao Tong University), Fan Hu (0000-0002-7929-6953, Shanghai Jiao Tong University), Yong Cai (0000-0001-5037-763X, Shanghai Jiao Tong University, corresponding author), Mi Xiang (0000-0002-1944-2920, Shanghai Jiao Tong University, corresponding author)
Year2023
Volume11
Pages1175439-1175439
Publication date2023-07-31
Peer ReviewedYes
Open AccessYes
TypeARTICLE
VenueFrontiers in Public Health (JOURNAL)
Journal identifiersISSN: 2296-2565 • E-ISSN: 2296-2565
PublisherFrontiers Media SA (PUBLISHER • CH)
DOI10.3389/fpubh.2023.1175439
PMID37583889
OpenAlexW4385415924
LanguageEN
Citations received3
References cited39

Objective: This longitudinal study aimed to examine the association of intrinsic motivation, parental physical activity, and parental support with physical activity maintenance and increase among children and adolescents. Methods: A sample of 2,424 children and adolescents in Shanghai, China participated in the two-wave survey before and during the COVID-19 pandemic. The questionnaire measured children and adolescents' physical activity and intrinsic motivation, as well as their parental physical activity and support (concern for their child and co-activity with their child). Multivariable logistic regressions were performed by groups to examine the associations between these factors and physical activity change. Results: Most children and adolescents exhibited a decline in physical activity participation during the pandemic, as indicated by a mere 15.0 and 8.0% of individuals maintaining and increasing their pre-pandemic levels, respectively. Among the initially active participants, perceived self-choice [OR = 1.341 (95%CI: 1.173-1.533)] and parental concern [OR = 1.922 (95%CI: 1.204-3.068)] predicted maintained physical activity. Increased physical activity was predicted by perceived enjoyment [OR = 1.193 (95%CI: 1.046-1.362)] and parental co-activity (OR = 1.995 [95%CI: 1.095-3.633]). Conclusion: This study provides longitudinal evidence that intrinsic motivation and parental support can have a positive impact when physical activity levels change significantly. Effective interventions targeting multilevel factors are needed to maintain or increase children and adolescents' physical activity

Developmental psychology · Intrinsic motivation · Physical activity · Physical therapy · COVID-19 and Mental Health · Medicine · Motivation and Self-Concept in Sports · Obesity, Physical Activity, Diet · Psychology · Social Psychology

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