Personal Network Characteristics as Predictors of Change in Obesity Risk Behaviors in Early Adolescence

Marks, Jennifer B.; Barnett, Lisa M.; Allender, Steven

doi:10.1111/jora.12407

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“…An Australian study examined how friendship network characteristics can be associated with obesity-related behaviors in students aged 11–13. The regression model showed that friendship networks varied by gender and behavior type, including the number of friends positively associated with physical activity intensity (in males) and screen time (in females) [ 12 ]. Thus, increased physical activity in different contexts may come from the selection of active male friends, and for girls, having more friends is associated with increased screen time [ 12 ].…”

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Prevalence of overweight and obesity among Kuwaiti adolescents and the perception of body weight by parents or friends

Al-Haifi

Alawadhi²,

Al-Dashti³

et al. 2022

PLoS ONE

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Objective Recently, the State of Kuwait has witnessed a steady rise in the prevalence of obesity among children and adolescents. The present study aims to provide an update on the rate of overweight or obesity among Kuwaiti adolescents and examines the associations between adolescents’ overweight/obesity levels and their perception of body weight as seen by parents or friends. Methods A cross-sectional study was conducted in Kuwaiti secondary schools and included adolescents between the ages of 15 and 18 years, using a multistage stratified random sampling method. Body weight and height were measured. A specifically designed self-report questionnaire was used to assess parents’ and friends’ perceptions of an adolescent’s body weight. Results A total of 706 adolescents were included the study. The prevalence of overweight or obesity among Kuwaiti adolescents reached nearly 50%, with males (54.3%) having a significantly higher overweight or obesity percentage than females (44.6%). No significant difference in the prevalence of obesity relative to age, from 15 to 18 years, was found. In addition, logistic regression analysis, adjusted for age and gender, revealed that adolescents perceived their parents (p = 0.011 and p < 0.001) or friends (p = 0.002 and p < 0.001) as more likely to classify their weight as overweight or obese, respectively. Conclusion Overweight or obesity levels appear to be high among Kuwaiti adolescents, and appears to have reached a plateau recently. Efforts to combat obesity and promote physical activity and healthy nutrition are needed. Future studies should seek to identify important moderators of parental and social underestimation/overestimation of children’s overweight or obesity.

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Prevalence of overweight and obesity among Kuwaiti adolescents and the perception of body weight by parents or friends

Al-Haifi

Alawadhi²,

Al-Dashti³

et al. 2022

PLoS ONE

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Associations between weight bias internalization, weight status, and health among a diverse cohort of freshman college students

Borgatti,

Morgan,

Stager

et al. 2024

Journal of American College Health

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Social Network Analysis in Child and Adolescent Physical Activity Research: A Systematic Literature Review

Prochnow¹,

Delgado²,

Patterson³

et al. 2020

Journal of Physical Activity and Health

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Background: Regular physical activity (PA) has many benefits for children and adolescents, yet many do not meet PA recommendations. Social context is important for promoting or discouraging PA among children and adolescents. This review aimed to identify social network variables related to PA among children and adolescents. Methods: A systematic review of the literature was conducted in September 2018 using PsycINFO, MEDLINE, PubMed, and Web of Science. Included articles needed to (1) be focused on children (aged 5–11 y) or adolescents (aged 12–17 y), (2) include a measure of PA, (3) include a measure of egocentric or sociocentric social connection in which alters were nominated, and (4) perform an analysis between network data and PA. Results: A search of 11,824 articles was refined to a final sample of 29 articles. Social network themes and concepts such as homophily, centrality, and network composition were related to child and adolescent PA behavior across the literature. Conclusions: The impact of an individual’s social network is evident on their PA behaviors. More research is needed to examine why these networks form in relation to PA and how interventions can utilize social network analysis to more effectively promote PA, especially in underserved and minority populations.

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Personal Network Characteristics as Predictors of Change in Obesity Risk Behaviors in Early Adolescence

Cited by 4 publications

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Prevalence of overweight and obesity among Kuwaiti adolescents and the perception of body weight by parents or friends

Prevalence of overweight and obesity among Kuwaiti adolescents and the perception of body weight by parents or friends

Associations between weight bias internalization, weight status, and health among a diverse cohort of freshman college students

Social Network Analysis in Child and Adolescent Physical Activity Research: A Systematic Literature Review

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