Effects of Modifying Physical Activity and Sedentary Behavior on Psychosocial Adjustment in Overweight/Obese Children

Abstract

Increases in PA are associated with improvements in physical self-perceptions but not global self-worth, while reductions in TV viewing are associated with increased physical and global self-worth, and these psychosocial benefits appear to be independent of changes in adiposity.

Effect of a 12-week Resistance-exercise Training Program on the Physical Self-perceptions of Children

“…Improved ratings of physical self-perceptions in relation to physical activity, which was determined by a 7-day recall questionnaire, were noted in preadolescent [32] and adolescent [31] aged children. Improvement in perceived physical self worth, physical conditioning, and bodily attractiveness were shown in overweight/obese children following 8-week of physical activity, which was documented through the use of accelerometers [4]. Lastly, the effect of 12-week resistance training on physical selfperceptions in Hispanic adolescents resulted in increased ratings of physical and general self-worth [26].…”

“…The enhancement of self-esteem is a common objective of physical activity and exercise programs [4,26,34]. Resistanceexercise training, like other forms of exercise and physical activity, has been shown to offer positive psychological benefits as well as physical benefits in both adults [17,18] and adolescents [26].…”

“…There are positive health factors associated with regular exercise, yet the level of physical activity in children has continued to decline, [1,2] and childhood obesity remains a global health concern [3,4]. In the United States, obesity has doubled in children and tripled in adolescents over the past 30 years, with more than one third of children and adolescents currently overweight or obese [5].…”

“…Increasing physical activity in children is recommended because the early development of One such method of examining the self-esteem of children in relation to physical and global general self-worth is the Physical Self-Perception Profile for Children (C-PSPP), which distinguishes between low and high physical self-perception [28]. The C-PSPP, of which the basis for development was the educationallyoriented hierarchical model of self-concept presented by Shavelson et al [29], has been used to assess physical selfperceptions in high school athletes [30] as well as in conjunction with physical activity measures in British and Russian youth [31], Canadian youth [32], and overweight/obese children from 8-12 years of age [4]. Information obtained from the use of the C-PSPP has been found to be valid and reliable, in addition to serving as a useful tool when designing physical activity programs to address low physical self-esteem in children [28,33].…”

The Development of an Enhanced Extension Agent Training to Create Butterfly Gardens in Louisiana

“…Higher levels of physical activity have been shown to increase feelings of self-efficacy as well as confidence, independent of variation in the Body Mass Index (BMI), which has also been shown to have an impact on the mental health status of overweight children (Goldfield et al 2007), and to result in a decreased physiological reaction to stress, as well as in improved sleep (DOH 2004). The promotion of both daily and recreational exercise is therefore an important strategy to utilise when tackling modern day public health issues.…”