Psychosocial Correlates of Physical and Sedentary Activities of Early Adolescent Youth

• DOI: 10.1177/1090198113485753
• Publication Date: 2013-05-03T04:04:47Z
• Authors: Julie C. Rusby; Erika Westling; Ryann Crowley; John M. Light
• Keywords: Longitudinal Study

This study examines physical and sedentary activities of early adolescent boys girls using Ecological Momentary Assessment (EMA), a method that can link mood behaviors in specific social situations. Twenty-seven assessments were collected across 7 days from 82 participating adolescents, three times seventh grade one time eighth grade. Assessments completed during nonschool hours when youth had “free time.” Gender differences, longitudinal trends, associations (PA) small screen recreation (SSR) with moods peer presence are examined. Boys engaged PA more than girls. Patterns differed by gender; significantly decreased to grade, whereas increased only the spring. was associated happier likely occur peers. SSR for both occurred alone not mood. Neither nor weekdays or weekends. Implications intervention efforts increase discussed.