Physical Activity in Adolescents: Examining Influence of the Best Friend Dyad

Lopes, Vítor P.; Gabbard, Carl; Rodrigues, Luís Paulo

doi:10.1016/j.jadohealth.2012.12.004

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“…In general, and according to other studies [21], our findings suggest the importance of family and peer support as a crucial ingredient for promotion of a healthy lifestyle. In line with other authors, our data further suggest that interventions in the field of adolescent obesity may benefit from an involvement and inclusion of the family [24]- [26] and peers [9] [10] in the therapeutic process. In fact, research emphasizes the role of the family in the development of obesity [26] [27], suggesting a positive association between family lifestyles and eating behaviours and the presence of parental and paediatric obesity [24] [25].…”

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confidence: 92%

“…International experts agree on the core elements that a paediatric obesity management program should include, namely, behavioural strategies to deal with lifestyle changes [6] [7]. Despite of this, weight management interventions remain relatively ineffective regardless of the format/type of the intervention, i.e., focused on the individual and/or family [8] and/or peers [9] [10], and of the use of Information and Communication Technologies (ICT) [11]. Ineffectiveness is mainly due to poor adherence to treatment [12] [13].…”

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confidence: 99%

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Put Yourself in My Shoes: Perspectives of Adolescents about What Makes an Obesity Intervention Effective

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Fonseca²,

Sousa³

et al. 2015

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Purpose: This study aims to investigate the adolescents' perspectives about 1) the changing process promoted by a weight management program; 2) the factors which may act as facilitators and barriers to obesity management; 3) the strategies that should be included in order to design a successful weight management program. Methods: Data were collected by in-depth interviews and focus group discussions with 16 overweight adolescents, aged 12-18 years. Thematic analysis was used for analysing the data. Results: Findings suggest that attributions (internal and external), functions (barriers and facilitators) and perceptual changes (lifestyle and body and mind changes) play distinct roles in the changing process. Interactions recognized as high quality ones, acquisition of new knowledge and competencies and encouragement throughout the process, were identified as facilitators. Negative patterns of interaction, collection of anthropometric data and internal resistances, were identified as barriers. The relevance of developing systemic interventions including family and peers, and the use of Information and Communication Technologies were highlighted. Conclusion: This study aims to contribute for a deeper understanding of the factors and processes behind adherence to weight management. Implications for the design of future more effective strategies and implementation of appropriate interventions are discussed.

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Put Yourself in My Shoes: Perspectives of Adolescents about What Makes an Obesity Intervention Effective

Prioste¹,

Fonseca²,

Sousa³

et al. 2015

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“…12 Some analyses with friends and couples have also shown obesity prevention behaviors to correlate within dyads and one’s own behaviors and intentions to be influenced by the other dyad member. 13–15 Yet, few public use data sources have employed dyadic data to focus on a wide range of cancer preventive behaviors and potential determinants.…”

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The FLASHE Study: Survey Development, Dyadic Perspectives, and Participant Characteristics

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Hennessy

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American Journal of Preventive Medicine

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The National Cancer Institute developed the Family Life, Activity, Sun, Health, and Eating (FLASHE) Study to examine multiple cancer preventive behaviors within parent–adolescent dyads. The purpose of creating FLASHE was to enable the examination of physical activity, diet, and other cancer preventive behaviors and potential correlates among parent–adolescent dyads. FLASHE surveys were developed from a process involving: literature reviews, scientific input from experts in the field, cognitive testing, and usability testing. This cross-sectional, web-based study of parents and their adolescent children (aged 12–17 years) was administered between April and October 2014. The nationwide sample consisted of 1,573 parent–adolescent dyads (1,699 parents and 1,581 adolescents) who returned all FLASHE surveys. FLASHE assessed parent and adolescent reports of several intrapersonal and interpersonal domains (including psychosocial variables, parenting, and the community and home environments). On a subset of example FLASHE items across these domains, responses of parents and adolescents within the same dyads were positively and significantly correlated (r =0.32–0.63). Analyses were run in 2015–2016. FLASHE data present multiple opportunities for studying research questions among individuals or dyads, including the ability to examine similarity between parents and adolescents on many constructs relevant to cancer preventive behaviors. FLASHE data are publicly available for researchers and practitioners to help advance research on cancer preventive health behaviors.

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“…Presumably, although the exercise program was performed group‐wise most of the time, the context of the exercise program may not be tailored enough to the needs of these adolescents, such as having fun and having a relaxed time together . In adolescents from the general population, “best‐friends” dyads show similarities in PA participation . Possibly, involving a friend who likes to sport in the exercise program may enhance sports enjoyment of adolescents with ConHD.…”

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“…34 In adolescents from the general population, "best-friends" dyads show similarities in PA participation. 35 Possibly, involving a friend who likes to sport in the exercise program may enhance sports enjoyment of adolescents with ConHD.…”

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Effect of Exercise Training on Sports Enjoyment and Leisure-time Spending in Adolescents with Complex Congenital Heart Disease: The Moderating Effect of Health Behavior and Disease Knowledge

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Physical Activity in Adolescents: Examining Influence of the Best Friend Dyad

Cited by 25 publications

References 35 publications

Put Yourself in My Shoes: Perspectives of Adolescents about What Makes an Obesity Intervention Effective

Put Yourself in My Shoes: Perspectives of Adolescents about What Makes an Obesity Intervention Effective

The FLASHE Study: Survey Development, Dyadic Perspectives, and Participant Characteristics

Effect of Exercise Training on Sports Enjoyment and Leisure-time Spending in Adolescents with Complex Congenital Heart Disease: The Moderating Effect of Health Behavior and Disease Knowledge

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