Social Support and Peer Norms Scales for Physical Activity in Adolescents

Ling, Jiying; Robbins, Lorraine B.; Resnicow, Ken; Bakhoya, Marion

doi:10.5993/ajhb.38.6.10

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“…In this study, social support did not reference a specific person but instead referred to total support received from others in general. Correlations with objectively measured MVPA ( r = 0.13) for the 8‐item version of the instrument have been reported (Ling et al, ) and are slightly lower than those of other measures specifically assessing parent ( r = 0.22) and peer ( r = 0.28) support (Reimers, Jekauc, Mess, Mewes, & Woll, ). Lack of significant relationships in the HPM in this study may be related to how social support was measured.…”

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“…PA social support was measured using an 8‐item Social Support Scale shown to have adequate reliability and validity among adolescent girls (Ling, Robbins, Resnicow, & Bakhoya, ). In this study, the CFA model for this 8‐item scale indicated a significant model chi‐square value and marginal fit to the data based on alternative fit indices (χ 2 = 100.3869; df = 20; p < .001; RMSEA = 0.088; CFI = 0.975).…”

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Predicting physical activity among urban adolescent girls: A test of the health promotion model

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2019

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The purpose of this study was to test hypothesized relationships of the health promotion model (HPM) as a means of predicting moderate‐to‐vigorous physical activity (MVPA) among urban, adolescent girls. A secondary analysis of baseline data from a group randomized controlled trial was conducted. The study involved eight urban schools in the Midwestern United States. The sample included girls (N = 517) in the 5th–8th grades. Data were collected on age, body mass index, pubertal status, enjoyment, self‐efficacy, social support, options for physical activity (PA), and commitment to PA. MVPA was measured via accelerometers worn by the girls for 7 days. Structural equation modeling was used to analyze study aims. Mean age of the sample was 11.8 years (standard deviation [SD] = 1.0). Girls attained an average of 3.0 (SD = 1.2) minutes per hour of MVPA. Self‐efficacy had a positive direct (β = .337; p < .001) and total effect (β = .310; p < .001) on MVPA. Social support and options for PA were not significant predictors of commitment to PA or MVPA. Commitment to PA had a negative but nonsignificant effect (β = −.056; p = .357) on MVPA. The model predicted 10.1% of the variance in MVPA with 9.6% of the variance predicted by self‐efficacy. Limitations include lack of longitudinal analysis and inability to generalize the results to other populations such as boys. PA self‐efficacy continues to emerge as a significant predictor of MVPA in the HPM. Continued theory testing is needed to better understand the correlates and determinants of PA among adolescent girls before designing theory‐based interventions to promote PA.

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Predicting physical activity among urban adolescent girls: A test of the health promotion model

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2019

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“…An 8‐item Social Support Scale was used to measure forms of instrumental assistance and emotional encouragement for PA that girls received from others. The scale has good reliability and validity (Ling et al, ). Cronbach's alpha and test‐retest reliability were .83 and .78, respectively; results from exploratory factor analysis suggested a single‐factor structure; and social support was significantly correlated with accelerometer‐measured PA.…”

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“…Although adolescent girls may receive social support for PA from a variety of sources, research has mainly focused on social support received by adolescents from parents (Laird et al, 2016), peers or friends (Garcia et al, 2016), and family members (Edwardson, Gorely, Musson, Duncombe, & Sandford, 2014). These studies do not capture social support received from nonfamily members, such as teachers and coaches or instructors (e.g., dance; Laird et al, 2016;Ling, Robbins, Resnicow, & Bakhoya, 2014). Little is known about whether the number of sources of support is related to adolescent girls' PA (Laird et al, 2016).…”

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Sources and Types of Social Support for Physical Activity Perceived by Fifth to Eighth Grade Girls

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Dalimonte-Merckling

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“…Recruitment procedures and response rates have been reported (Ling, Robbins, Resnicow, & Bakhoya, 2014; Robbins et al, 2013). During data collection, girls completed an iPad-delivered survey that included the perceived barriers to PA and recreational screen time measures.…”

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Biological and Sociocultural Differences in Perceived Barriers to Physical Activity Among Fifth- to Seventh-Grade Urban Girls

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Background Inadequate physical activity (PA) contributes to the high prevalence of overweight and obesity among U.S. adolescent girls. Barriers preventing adolescent girls from meeting PA guidelines have not been thoroughly examined. Objectives The threefold purpose of this study was to: (a) determine pubertal stage, racial/ethnic, and socioeconomic status (SES) differences in ratings of interference of barriers to PA; (b) examine relationships between perceived barriers and age, body mass index (BMI), recreational screen time, sedentary activity, and PA; and (c) identify girls’ top-rated perceived barriers to PA. Methods Girls (N = 509) from eight Midwestern U.S. schools participated. Demographic, pubertal stage, perceived barriers, and recreational screen time data were collected via surveys. Height and weight were measured. Accelerometers measured sedentary activity, moderate-to-vigorous physical activity (MVPA), and light plus MVPA. Results Girls of low SES reported greater interference of perceived barriers to PA than those who were not of low SES (1.16 vs. 0.97, p = .01). Girls in early/middle puberty had lower perceived barriers than those in late puberty (1.03 vs. 1.24, p < .001). Girls’ perceived barriers were negatively related to MVPA (r = −.10, p = .03) and light plus MVPA (r = −.11, p = .02). Girls’ top five perceived barriers included lack of skills, hating to sweat, difficulty finding programs, being tired, and having pain. Discussion Innovative interventions, particularly focusing on skill development, are needed to assist girls in overcoming their perceived barriers to PA.

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Social Support and Peer Norms Scales for Physical Activity in Adolescents

Cited by 26 publications

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Predicting physical activity among urban adolescent girls: A test of the health promotion model

Predicting physical activity among urban adolescent girls: A test of the health promotion model

Sources and Types of Social Support for Physical Activity Perceived by Fifth to Eighth Grade Girls

Biological and Sociocultural Differences in Perceived Barriers to Physical Activity Among Fifth- to Seventh-Grade Urban Girls

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