A5003319245- Physical Activity and Health
- Obesity, Physical Activity, Diet
- Behavioral Health and Interventions
- Children's Physical and Motor Development
- Eating Disorders and Behaviors
- Motivation and Self-Concept in Sports
- Mindfulness and Compassion Interventions
- COVID-19 and Mental Health
- Physical Education and Pedagogy
- Health disparities and outcomes
- Gender Roles and Identity Studies
- Dietary Effects on Health
- Mobile Health and mHealth Applications
- Injury Epidemiology and Prevention
- Delphi Technique in Research
- Diversity and Impact of Dance
- Sports and Physical Education Research
- Religion, Spirituality, and Psychology
- Youth Development and Social Support
- Psychological Well-being and Life Satisfaction
University of the Philippines Diliman
2017-2024
University of Southern Queensland
2020-2024
University of the Philippines Mindanao
2024
ORCID
2019
Philippine Normal University
2017
The Global Matrix 4.0 on physical activity (PA) for children and adolescents was developed to achieve a comprehensive understanding of the global variation in children's adolescents' (5-17 y) PA, related measures, key sources influence. objectives this article were (1) summarize findings from Report Cards, (2) compare indicators across countries, (3) explore trends Human Development Index geo-cultural regions.A total 57 Card teams followed harmonized process grade 10 common PA indicators. An...
This study explored the influence of COVID-19 pandemic on perceived health behaviors; physical activity, sleep, and diet behaviors, alongside associations with wellbeing. Participants were 1,140 individuals residing in United Kingdom (n = 230), South Korea 204), Finland 171), Philippines 132), Latin America 124), Spain 112), North 87), Italy 80). They completed an online survey reporting possible changes targeted behaviors as well their mental health. Multivariate analyses covariance...
Low physical activity globally6][7][8] In October 2022, the Global Matrix 4.0
The 2022 Philippine Report Card on Physical Activity for Children and Adolescents provides a comprehensive assessment of physical activity other related behaviors, including the various factors settings that influence these behaviors. It serves as an advocacy tool to increase awareness situation among children young people in country. This article describes development results first Adolescents.Following systematic process provided by Active Healthy Kids Global Alliance, team consisting 25...
Yoga is a holistic movement practice offering physical exercise and opportunities for mind–body integration spiritual growth. Therefore, participation motives in yoga may vary depending on whether participants perceive as exercise, psycho-spiritual discipline, or both. This study aimed to (1) identify subgroups of based their perceptions level immersion yoga's principles (2) determine the that best differentiate identified subgroups. A total 546 participants, 18–73 years old (M = 40.00, SD...
The aim of this study was to explore the associations between 10 key indicators Global Matrix 4.0 project and human development index (HDI) at a national level according sex, age, area residence, ability levels.Information from 57 countries/localities included in compiled presented HDI each country/locality for indicators. Grades were assigned based on benchmarks ranged "A+" (best performance) "F" (worst performance).The population subgroups females, children, rural residents, with/without...
Government is key to promoting physical activity at the population level through policy. The government was one of indicators graded for 2022 Philippine Physical Activity Report Card based on ten activity-related policies. This study aimed evaluate scope policies and update these databases were searched using terms. Policies found evaluated Wales Active Healthy Kids scoring rubric. overall grade converted a letter Global Matrix 4.0 grading system. authors analyzed policies’ implications...
Yoga is a traditional practice from India with the potential to promote physical activity and health. Participation worldwide remains low, particularly among men. To better understand yoga participation parameters, special focus on what influences male participation, this study examined gender differences in motives conformity masculine norms. It also explored these factors across three participant subgroups who differed their engagement more psycho-spiritual aspects of yoga. A total 546...
Physical inactivity is a persistent and worsening population health concern in Asia. Led by the Active Healthy Kids Global Alliance, Matrix (GM) initiative provides an opportunity to explore how regional cultural differences across 18 Asian countries relate physical activity (PA) participation among children adolescents.To synthesize evidence from GM2.0 GM4.0 (2016-2022) countries.Report Card grades on behavioral/individual sources of influence indicators were reported countries. Letter...
Emotional eating or the tendency to eat in response emotional states can be assessed using self-report measures. The Eating Scale-II is a commonly used and reliable instrument that measures desire range of unpleasant pleasant emotions. current study aimed corroborate validity EES-II expand its utility by investigating dimensionality testing measurement invariance samples from English-speaking non-English-speaking countries. Convergent predictive respect food craving, eating, health...
As a result of the COVID-19 pandemic people have endured potentially stressful challenges which influenced behaviors such as eating. This pilot study examined effectiveness two brief interventions aimed to help individuals deal with food cravings and associated emotional experiences. Participants were 165 residing in United Kingdom, Finland, Philippines, Spain, Italy, Brazil, North America, South Korea, China. The was implemented remotely, thus without any contact researchers, involved...
Yoga is a holistic form of physical activity taken up for various reasons, including and mental health, sometimes spirituality. Despite the growing popularity yoga as health-enhancing activity, data show uptake among men to be consistently low compared women. To gain an understanding barriers facilitators adherence men, four focus group discussions (three male groups, one female group) three individual interviews were undertaken. Using thematic analysis, themes developed: (a) encouragement,...