A5064912164- Physical Activity and Health
- Impact of Technology on Adolescents
- Resilience and Mental Health
- Work-Family Balance Challenges
- Digital Mental Health Interventions
- Eating Disorders and Behaviors
- Cerebral Palsy and Movement Disorders
- School Health and Nursing Education
- Child Development and Digital Technology
- Parental Involvement in Education
- Childhood Cancer Survivors' Quality of Life
- Youth Development and Social Support
- Behavioral Health and Interventions
- Mindfulness and Compassion Interventions
- Education Systems and Policy
- Psychological and Temporal Perspectives Research
- Motivation and Self-Concept in Sports
- Health and Wellbeing Research
The University of Queensland
2022-2025
Sports participation has been linked to various health outcomes; however, there is scant literature exploring this relationship in developing countries. We used a mixed method approach examine the association between sports and mental of Bangladeshi adolescents (n = 320; 13–17 years; 59% boys) explore preferences barriers across genders. A survey collected team non-team participation, depression, life satisfaction. Focus groups (16 boys, 16 girls) explored for, to, participation. Regression...
Abstract Problematic smartphone use has been associated with poorer mental health in different population groups; however, little is known about how levels of were outcomes adults Australia. Using data from a cross-sectional survey among Australian aged 18–59 years (n = 655, Mean 24.55 [SD 5.59] years; 66% female), the current study aimed to examine association between problematic and psychological outcomes. Participants completed measures Mobile Phone Problem Use Scale (MPPUS), Depression,...
Objective The current study examined the relationship between use of social media platforms and sleep quality in Australian adults.Method Data from 814 adults aged 18-59 years (65% female) were collected using an online survey. Participants reported socio-demographics, usages, was assessed Pittsburgh Sleep Quality Index.Results Two-thirds (68%) participants poor (overall PSQI score >5). Facebook (73%) Messenger (70%) most used platforms, then Instagram YouTube (63%). Multivariable logistic...
Sports participation is associated with children's health and wellbeing; however, existing evidence predominantly based on cross-sectional studies. This study examined the longitudinal association of sports psychosocial wellbeing Australian children.Data were from five waves Longitudinal Study Children aged 6-7 years in 2010 (n = 4,242) followed up until 2018. Outcomes assessed using Strengths Difficulties Questionnaire Pediatric Quality Life Inventory. was measured two items assessing...