Associations Between Teasing, Quality of Life, and Physical Activity Among Preadolescent Children

Jensen, Chad D.; Cushing, Christopher C.; Elledge, Allison R.

doi:10.1093/jpepsy/jst086

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“…These findings elucidate potential differences in the associations between bullied status and not meeting PA recommendations among normal weight, overweight, and obese adolescents, as well as between girls and boys, and may explain in part the mixed findings of previous research (Faith et al, 2002;Jensen et al, 2014;Jensen & Steele, 2009;Roman & Taylor, 2013;Storch et al, 2007).…”

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Bullied Status and Physical Activity in Texas Adolescents

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This study examined the association between having been bullied at school during the past 6 months ("bullied status") and not meeting physical activity (PA) recommendations of 60 minutes of daily PA during the past week among 8th- and 11th-grade Texas adolescents. Multiple logistic regression analysis was conducted to examine this association, adjusted for weight status, grade, race/ethnicity, and stratified by gender; furthermore, a significant interaction was found between bullied status and weight status. Results are presented by interaction status. Results indicated that overweight girls who reported never being bullied, as well as those who reported being bullied more than twice, had higher odds of not meeting PA recommendations than normal weight girls who were never bullied (adjusted odds ratio [AOR] = 2.12, 95% confidence interval [CI: 1.12, 3.99]; AOR = 9.18, 95% CI [2.26, 37.27], respectively). Obese girls who were bullied once or twice had higher odds of not meeting PA recommendations than normal weight girls who were never bullied (AOR = 2.89, 95% CI [1.06, 7.89]). Overweight boys who reported never being bullied had lower odds of not meeting PA recommendations than normal weight boys who were never bullied (AOR = 0.62, 95% CI [0.39, 0.97]). Conversely, obese boys who were bullied once or twice reported higher odds of not meeting PA recommendations than normal weight boys who were never bullied (AOR = 3.61, 95% CI [1.22, 10.67]). Findings from this study indicate that the association between bullied status and meeting PA recommendations is complex and may differ by gender and the interaction between bullied status and weight status.

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Bullied Status and Physical Activity in Texas Adolescents

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“…Although little longitudinal work has been done in this area, a recent study of preadolescents (N=108) found that children with overweight and obesity who experienced teasing during physical activity were more likely to report poorer subsequent health-related quality of life 1 year later. Teasing during physical activity also negatively influenced physical activity levels in youths who were not overweight [38].…”

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Health Consequences of Weight Stigma: Implications for Obesity Prevention and Treatment

2015

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Despite decades of research documenting consistent stigma and discrimination against individuals with obesity, weight stigma is rarely considered in obesity prevention and treatment efforts. In recent years, evidence has examined weight stigmatization as a unique contributor to negative health outcomes and behaviors that can promote and exacerbate obesity. This review summarizes findings from published studies within the past 4 years examining the relationship between weight stigma and maladaptive eating behaviors (binge eating and increased food consumption), physical activity, weight status (weight gain and loss and development of obesity), and physiological stress responses. Research evaluating the effects of weight stigma present in obesity-related public health campaigns is also highlighted. Evidence collectively demonstrates negative implications of stigmatization for weight-related health correlates and behaviors and suggests that addressing weight stigma in obesity prevention and treatment is warranted. Key questions for future research to further delineate the health effects of weight stigmatization are summarized.

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“…For example, a longitudinal study of adolescents found those who maintained the highest levels of total physical activity over 5 years had significantly higher total, physical, and social HRQOL scores (Gopinath et al, 2012). Higher baseline levels of HRQOL also predicted future engagement in physical activity, up to 1 year later, for preadolescent children (Jensen et al, 2014). These positive associations have been replicated across ethnic groups, with at least one study finding associations between greater physical activity and higher HRQOL in Hispanic elementary school children (Kantor et al, 2015).…”

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“…However, children with overweight/obesity may experience additional stressors (e.g. teasing) that can further reduce HRQOL scores at all levels of activity (Jensen et al, 2014). An evaluation of weight status as an independent moderator was needed because many physical activity interventions in youth with overweight/obesity use control groups of only youth who are overweight/obese, thus failing to show whether children of healthy weight would experience a similar rate and magnitude of change in HRQOL.…”

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Physical activity and health-related quality of life in children and adolescents: A systematic review and meta-analysis.

Marker¹,

Steele²,

Noser³

2018

Health Psychology

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Physical activity is associated with broad physical and psychological benefits in children and adolescents. One construct which may universally characterize functioning across various pediatric populations is health-related quality of life (HRQOL). A number of studies have found positive associations between physical activity and HRQOL; however, to date no systematic review and meta-analysis of physical activity and HRQOL has successfully quantified effects in children and adolescents. A systematic search of PubMed, PsycINFO, and ProQuest Dissertation Abstracts identified 1081 relevant, non-duplicate articles. Out of these possible articles, 33 studies, including both descriptive and pre-post intervention designs, met inclusion criteria and were included in effect size analyses. In descriptive studies, there was a small, positive effect of physical activity on HRQOL based on child-reports (Hedge's g = .302, p < .001) and a negligible effect based on parent-proxy reports (Hedge's g =.115, p =.101). In intervention studies, there was a small, positive effect of physical activity intervention on HRQOL based on child-reports (Hedge's g = .279, p = .014) and a medium, positive effect based on parent-proxy reports (Hedge's g = .522, p = .012). However, effects are attenuated by removal of a single intervention study. Overall, these findings supported the primary hypothesis that increased levels of physical activity would be related to better HRQOL in youth, although the magnitude of these effects did not represent a minimal clinically important difference (MCID) in most studies. Hypothesized moderators, including chronic disease status, weight status, sex, and study rigor, did not significantly moderate the relationship between physical activity and HRQOL. Exploratory analyses did not find intervention contact hours or age to moderate the effect of exercise on HRQOL. Future studies are needed to assess HRQOL in youth before and after high-quality exercise interventions to quantify the type, frequency, iv duration, and intensity of physical activity needed to change HRQOL to a clinically meaningful level. Although effects were small and analyses were limited, this study represents the first meta-analysis of physical activity and HRQOL across pediatric populations and may serve as a guide for future studies.

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Associations Between Teasing, Quality of Life, and Physical Activity Among Preadolescent Children

Abstract: Children with overweight or obesity who experience TDPA are more likely to report poorer subsequent HRQOL. Children with normal weight who experience TDPA are at increased risk for reduced PA 1 year later. Efforts to reduce TDPA may benefit children's HRQOL and increase PA participation.

Cited by 30 publications

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Bullied Status and Physical Activity in Texas Adolescents

Bullied Status and Physical Activity in Texas Adolescents

Health Consequences of Weight Stigma: Implications for Obesity Prevention and Treatment

Physical activity and health-related quality of life in children and adolescents: A systematic review and meta-analysis.

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