Article
Sport Sciences
Chelsey Lawson, Emma L. J. Eyre, Jason Tallis, Matt Watts, Michael J. Duncan
Summary: This study identified four groups of divergent and convergent motor competence profiles in British children aged 7-10, based on their actual and perceived motor competence, showing differences in motivation towards physical activity between these profiles. Children with high actual process and high perceived motor competence demonstrated significantly higher levels of autonomous motivation towards physical activity.
JOURNAL OF SPORTS SCIENCES
(2022)
Article
Sport Sciences
Michael J. Duncan, Emma L. J. Eyre, Mark R. Noon, Rhys Morris, C. Doug Thake, Neil D. Clarke, Anna J. Cunningham
Summary: This study found two significant mediated pathways: from physical fitness to technical skills via fundamental movement skills (FMS), and from physical fitness to technical skills via perceived competence. Once these mediators had been accounted for, there was no direct link from physical fitness to technical skills.
EUROPEAN JOURNAL OF SPORT SCIENCE
(2022)
Article
Sport Sciences
Donna Niemisto, Lisa M. Barnett, Arto Laukkanen, Asko Tolvanen, Arja Saakslahti
Summary: The study aimed to identify and analyze the perceived and actual motor competence profiles in children over a 3-year period. Through the use of various assessments, the study found that children who had low perceived motor competence in early childhood were at risk of having lower motor competence and development in middle childhood. Different profiles were observed for boys and girls at each time point. The study highlights the importance of early intervention and support for children with low perceived motor competence.
SCANDINAVIAN JOURNAL OF MEDICINE & SCIENCE IN SPORTS
(2023)
Article
Sport Sciences
Christophe Maiano, Alexandre J. S. Morin, Johanne April, Sylvain Coutu, Claude Dugas, Olivier Hue
Summary: The study found that the alignment between perceived and actual motor competencies is crucial. It also revealed that age and physical activity/sport practice are associated with higher competencies, while girls and younger children are associated with lower competencies.
JOURNAL OF SPORTS SCIENCES
(2022)
Review
Public, Environmental & Occupational Health
Wen Xiao, Jinlong Wu, Joanne Yip, Qiuqiong Shi, Li Peng, Qiwen Emma Lei, Zhanbing Ren
Summary: The study found a moderate negative correlation between physical activity (PA) and mobile phone addiction (MPA) among adolescents and young adults. The strength of this relationship was not influenced by the time of data collection, country or region, or type of population.
JMIR PUBLIC HEALTH AND SURVEILLANCE
(2022)
Review
Infectious Diseases
Ellie K. Pilat, James M. Stuart, Clare E. French
Summary: This study systematically reviewed the association between active and passive smoking and invasive meningococcal disease (IMD) in adolescents and young adults aged 15 to 24 years. The results suggested that both active and passive smoking may be associated with IMD, and smoking cessation should be encouraged to reduce transmission and IMD risk.
JOURNAL OF INFECTION
(2021)
Review
Public, Environmental & Occupational Health
Hyang-Soon Cho, Youngran Yang
Summary: Through a systematic and quantitative review of the literature, we found that alcohol consumption is associated with risky sexual behaviors among adolescents and young adults, including early sexual initiation, inconsistent condom use, and having multiple sexual partners. To prevent the adverse consequences of alcohol consumption, drinking prevention programs should be initiated at an early age and supported by homes, schools, and communities.
INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF PUBLIC HEALTH
(2023)
Article
Psychology, Experimental
Eva D'Hondt, Lise Buelens, Lisa M. Barnett, Kristy Howells, Arja Saakslahti, Aldo M. Costa, Boris Jidovtseff, Lisa Mertens, Kristine De Martelaer
Summary: This study examined the differences between young children's actual, self-perceived, and parent-perceived aquatic skills, finding that parents tended to underestimate their children's aquatic skill levels, especially compared to the actual test results. Disagreements between parents and children's self-perceptions were more pronounced in younger children, while older children showed more consistency in their perceptions.
PERCEPTUAL AND MOTOR SKILLS
(2021)
Review
Psychology, Developmental
Bianca A. Allison, Laura Widman, J. L. Stewart, Reina Evans, Martha Perry
Summary: This meta-analysis examined adherence to pre-exposure prophylaxis (PrEP) among adolescents and young adults, finding that adherence was lower in young cisgender women compared to other young participants.
JOURNAL OF ADOLESCENT HEALTH
(2022)
Article
Psychology, Multidisciplinary
Jiayuan Zhao, Marc S. Tibber, Stephen Butler
Summary: This study aimed to examine the relationship between materialism and relationship quality at different levels, including the individual's relationship with self, others, and the broader social context. The findings showed that lower self-esteem, anxious attachment, and poorer quality of family relationships predicted higher levels of materialism, with self-esteem being the strongest predictor.
CURRENT PSYCHOLOGY
(2022)
Review
Public, Environmental & Occupational Health
Henrique da-Silva-Domingues, Rafael del-Pino-Casado, Pedro Angel Palomino-Moral, Catalina Lopez Martinez, Sara Moreno-Camara, Antonio Frias-Osuna
Summary: This systematic review examines the relationship between sense of coherence and different health-related behaviors in the adolescent and youth population. The results identify a solid relationship between sense of coherence and eight health-related behaviors, including alcohol use, physical activity, tobacco use, eating habits, rest periods, use of illegal substances, behaviors related to oral health, and time spent in computer games.
Review
Psychology, Multidisciplinary
Raquel Lozano-Blasco, Alberto Quilez Robres, Alberto Soto Sanchez
Summary: Internet addiction has become a serious and problematic issue, with a high incidence rate among adults in recent years. The international study shows that age, gender, and geographical area play a significant role in this complex problem. The increase in internet addiction among the new generation is associated with factors such as individualism, decreased sociability, and cultural influence. Addressing this problem from a public health perspective is crucial.
COMPUTERS IN HUMAN BEHAVIOR
(2022)
Review
Clinical Neurology
Louise Garcia-Rodriguez, Daniel J. Burton, Christine A. Leonards, Christopher G. Davey
Summary: This study conducted a systematic review and meta-analysis to assess the efficacy of antipsychotic medications in treating depression in adolescents and young adults. The results show that there is no clear evidence for the use of antipsychotics in the treatment of unipolar depression in young people, but they may be effective for bipolar depression. However, more studies are needed to confirm these findings and explore the use of these medications in young people.
JOURNAL OF AFFECTIVE DISORDERS
(2023)
Review
Psychology, Multidisciplinary
Xinfeng Tang, Qiwen Liu, Fangtong Cai, Hui Tian, Xincheng Shi, Suqin Tang
Summary: The objective of this study is to provide a reliable estimate of the pooled prevalence of social anxiety disorder (SAD) and social anxiety symptoms (SAS) among children, adolescents, and young adults (CAYA) in China. The results revealed a pooled prevalence of SAD of 2.1% and a pooled prevalence estimate of SAS of 23.5%. Different diagnostic tools or self-report scales reported significant different prevalence of SAD or SAS.
FRONTIERS IN PSYCHOLOGY
(2022)
Article
Education & Educational Research
Isaac Estevan, Farid Bardid, Till Utesch, Cristina Menescardi, Lisa M. Barnett, Isabel Castillo
Summary: This study examined the associations of actual and perceived motor competence with motivation for physical education in young adolescents. The results showed that perceived motor competence had a significant impact on self-determined motivation for physical education, particularly among students with lower levels of perceived competence.
PHYSICAL EDUCATION AND SPORT PEDAGOGY
(2021)
Article
Hospitality, Leisure, Sport & Tourism
Laurent Chapelle, Johan Pion, Peter Clarys, Nikki Rommers, Eva D'Hondt
Summary: This study examined the influence of anthropometric and physical performance determinants on the likelihood for young tennis players to progress through a talent identification and development programme. The results showed that both anthropometric and physical performance factors significantly influenced the chances of being selected, especially in the early age categories.
INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF SPORTS SCIENCE & COACHING
(2023)
Article
Psychology, Experimental
Daniel das Virgens Chagas, Lisa M. Barnett
Summary: This study aimed to analyze the relationship between flexibility and motor competence among adolescents, as well as examining the relationships between motor competence and other components of health-related physical fitness. The results indicated that flexibility and body composition significantly affected motor competence in adolescents.
PERCEPTUAL AND MOTOR SKILLS
(2023)
Article
Hospitality, Leisure, Sport & Tourism
Isaac Estevan, Steven J. Bowe, Cristina Menescardi, Lisa M. Barnett
Summary: This study aimed to analyze the longitudinal trends in the association between children's actual and perceived motor competence, and assess the accuracy of reports from different sources of information. The findings showed limited capability for parents to accurately report on their children's motor competence, while PE teachers' reports were associated with children's object control and overall motor competence level over time.
PSYCHOLOGY OF SPORT AND EXERCISE
(2023)
Article
Hospitality, Leisure, Sport & Tourism
J. Gandrieau, C. Schnitzler, J. Cairney, R. Keegan, W. M. Roberts, L. M. Barnett, P. Bentsen, D. A. Dudley, K. W. Raymond Sum, F. Venetsanou, C. Button, S. Turcotte, F. Berrigan, M. Cloes, J. R. Rudd, V. Riga, A. Mouton, J. Vasickova, J. Blanchard, L. Mekkaoui, T. Derigny, N. Franck, R-m. Repond, M. Markovic, C. Scheuer, F. Potdevin
Summary: This study aims to develop appropriate tools for assessing physical literacy (PL) and address the current issues in PL assessment. The evaluation de la Litteratie Physique (ELIP) was developed through a Delphi method and cognitive interviews, highlighting four dimensions (physical, affective, cognitive, and social) to be assessed. However, further research is needed to determine the validity, reliability, and sensitivity of ELIP.
RESEARCH QUARTERLY FOR EXERCISE AND SPORT
(2023)
Article
Pediatrics
Liliane De Sousa Morgado, Kristine De Martelaer, Arja Saakslahti, Kristy Howells, Lisa M. Barnett, Eva D'Hondt, Aldo M. Costa, Boris Jidovtseff
Summary: An international group of experts have developed a pictorial tool called the Pictorial Scale of Perceived Water Competence (PSPWC) to measure perceived water competence for children aged 5 to 8 years old. This study aimed to verify the validity of the tool by conducting interviews with children to investigate face validity and inviting international experts to assess content validity. The results showed that children were able to understand and sequence the aquatic situations correctly in 92% of the cases, and the average Content Validity Index (CVI) ranged from 0.88 to 0.95, indicating acceptable content validity. The feedback from experts and children led to improvements in the tool, making it suitable for different countries and cultures. The PSPWC has the potential to contribute to drowning prevention and children's aquatic education.
Article
Psychology, Developmental
Daniel das Virgens Chagas, Kylie Hesketh, Katherine Downing, Mohammadreza Mohebbi, Lisa M. Barnett
Summary: This study aimed to investigate whether sedentary behavior affects motor competence in young children. The results showed that sedentary behavior was not significantly associated with motor skills in young children. However, it is still recommended that parents, educators, and health professionals keep sedentary activities within government recommendations to avoid potential negative effects on child development.
JOURNAL OF MOTOR LEARNING AND DEVELOPMENT
(2023)
Article
Nutrition & Dietetics
Johannes Carl, Jaime Barratt, Kelly P. P. Arbour-Nicitopoulos, Lisa M. M. Barnett, Dean A. A. Dudley, Peter Holler, Richard Keegan, Matthew Kwan, Raffaele Scurati, Raymond Kim-Wai Sum, Nalda Wainwright, John Cairney
Summary: This study aimed to develop an expert-based template to support researchers and practitioners in planning and reporting physical literacy interventions. A group of ten distinguished experts on physical literacy were involved in the development process, which resulted in a template consisting of 14 items covering various aspects of intervention planning and reporting.
INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF BEHAVIORAL NUTRITION AND PHYSICAL ACTIVITY
(2023)
Review
Sport Sciences
Theresa Heering, Tess L. Rolley, Natalie Lander, Aaron Fox, Lisa M. Barnett, Michael J. Duncan
Summary: The incidence of anterior cruciate ligament (ACL) injury is increasing among 5-14-year-olds in various countries, but most research on injury risk reduction focuses on populations aged 13 years and above. This review found that modifiable risk factors are present in children aged 6-13 years, with factors such as knee adductor moments and knee valgus angles being mechanically linked to increased ACL loading at this age. The assessment methods used were mostly laboratory-based. It was concluded that injury risk reduction strategies should be implemented as early as possible and that screening strategies need to be updated for the specific needs of children in the wider community.
JOURNAL OF SPORTS SCIENCES
(2023)
Article
Education & Educational Research
Inimfon A. Essiet, Elyse Warner, Natalie J. Lander, Jo Salmon, Michael J. Duncan, Emma L. J. Eyre, Lisa M. Barnett
Summary: The study explores the perceptions of Australian primary school teachers on assessing children's physical literacy (PL) through a mixed-methods design. The results indicate that a majority of teachers support PL assessment and consider movement skills, engagement and enjoyment, relationships, and safety and risk as the most important assessment elements. However, some teachers express skepticism towards PL assessment due to doubts about its relevance and appropriateness, as well as the perceived implicit link between the curriculum and PL framework. The study suggests that professional development, resources, and suitable teacher assessments can enhance teachers' knowledge, confidence, and facilitate the implementation of PL assessments.
JOURNAL OF TEACHING IN PHYSICAL EDUCATION
(2023)
Article
Sport Sciences
Clarice Martins, Vicente Romo-Perez, E. Kipling Webster, Michael Duncan, Luis Filipe Lemos, Amanda E. Staiano, Anthony Okely, Daniele Magistro, Fabio Carlevaro, Farid Bardid, Francesca Magno, Glauber Nobre, Isaac Estevan, Jorge Mota, Ke Ning, Leah E. Robinson, Matthieu Lenoir, Minghui Quan, Nadia C. Valentini, Penny Cross, Rachel Jones, Rafael Henrique, Si-Tong Chen, Yucui Diao, Paulo R. Bandeira, Lisa M. Barnett
Summary: This study examined the association between motor skill competence and BMI in a multi-country sample of preschoolers. The results showed a negative correlation between motor skill competence and BMI percentiles, which was more significant in children with higher BMI. Each raw score point increase in motor skill competence was associated with a reduction in BMI of 8.9%, 6.8%, and 5.1% for those preschoolers at the 97th BMI percentile onwards.
Article
Medicine, General & Internal
Harriet Koorts, Anna Timperio, Chris Lonsdale, Nicola D. Ridgers, David R. Lubans, Jacqueline Della Gatta, Adrian Bauman, Amanda Telford, Lisa Barnett, Karen E. Lamb, Natalie Lander, Samuel K. Lai, Taren Sanders, Lauren Arundell, Helen Brown, Katrina Wilhite, Jo Salmon
Summary: The TransformUs programme is being disseminated to all primary schools in Victoria, Australia, aiming to increase physical activity and reduce sedentary behavior among school children. The study protocol involves a 5-year effectiveness-implementation trial to assess the scalability and effectiveness of the programme, using mixed methods and a quasi-experimental design. Findings will be used to inform education policy and practice on promoting physical activity and reducing sedentary behaviors on a population-wide scale.
Meeting Abstract
Hospitality, Leisure, Sport & Tourism
Alethea Jerebine, Natalie Lander, Emma L. J. Eyre, Mike J. Duncan, Lisa M. Barnett
JOURNAL OF SPORT & EXERCISE PSYCHOLOGY
(2023)
Meeting Abstract
Hospitality, Leisure, Sport & Tourism
Emiliano Mazzoli, Jingwen Xu, Lisa M. Barnett
JOURNAL OF SPORT & EXERCISE PSYCHOLOGY
(2023)
Meeting Abstract
Hospitality, Leisure, Sport & Tourism
Lisa M. Barnett, Simone J. J. M. Verswijveren, Brooke Colvin, David Lubans, Kristen Cohen, Kylie D. Hesketh, Katherine Downing, Richard, Rohan Telford, Trina Hinkley, Natalie Lander, Maike Tietjens, Nadja Schott, Philip Morgan, Nicola D. Ridgers, Gavin Abbott
JOURNAL OF SPORT & EXERCISE PSYCHOLOGY
(2023)