Article
Multidisciplinary Sciences
Gerson Ferrari, Leandro F. M. Rezende, Alex A. Florindo, Gregore I. Mielke, Maria Fernanda Tourinho Peres
Summary: The study found that physical activity facilities and school environment are associated with total physical activity and domain-specific physical activity in adolescents. Schools with more sports courts, swimming pools, running tracks, and bike racks were more positively associated with adolescents' total physical activity levels.
SCIENTIFIC REPORTS
(2021)
Review
Public, Environmental & Occupational Health
Michalis Stylianou, James Woodforde, Stephanie Duncombe, Tracy Kolbe-Alexander, Sjaan Gomersall
Summary: The study found that the associations between school policies and student physical activity are inconclusive, highlighting the need for further research to enhance understanding in this area.
Article
Multidisciplinary Sciences
Areekul Amornsriwatanakul, Leanne Lester, Michael Rosenberg, Fiona Bull
Summary: Despite many Thai schools reporting policies and practices promoting physical activity, students' activity levels remain low, with active transport being the only exception. There is a need for further research to investigate school policies promoting physical activity to enhance students' overall activity levels.
Review
Medicine, General & Internal
Sarah E. Neil-Sztramko, Hilary Caldwell, Maureen Dobbins
Summary: This study reviewed the effectiveness of school-based interventions in increasing moderate to vigorous physical activity and improving fitness among children and adolescents aged 6 to 18. The findings suggest that school-based interventions may have minimal effects on physical activity participation time and sedentary time, but could improve physical fitness and lead to slight reductions in BMI z-scores.
COCHRANE DATABASE OF SYSTEMATIC REVIEWS
(2021)
Article
Public, Environmental & Occupational Health
Matthew James Fagan, Markus J. Duncan, Robinder P. Bedi, Eli Puterman, Scott T. Leatherdale, Guy Faulkner
Summary: This study examines the association between different types of physical activity and substance use among Canadian youth, finding that sports participation is consistently associated with substance use. Non-competitive school sport can reduce the odds of cannabis use, while competitive school sport can decrease cigarette smoking but increase e-cigarette use and binge drinking. Outside of school sport can reduce cigarette smoking and cannabis use but increase e-cigarette use and binge drinking. Caution should be exercised in claiming a negative association between sports participation or physical activity in general and substance use among youth.
FRONTIERS IN PUBLIC HEALTH
(2022)
Article
Sport Sciences
Kazi Rumana Ahmed, Tracy Kolbe-Alexander, Asaduzzaman Khan
Summary: The study found that a multi-component school-based intervention had significant effects on increasing physical activity, reducing screen time, and improving related knowledge. Further evaluations in other locations, especially rural areas, are needed in the future.
JOURNAL OF SCIENCE AND MEDICINE IN SPORT
(2022)
Article
Nutrition & Dietetics
Alison Carver, Muhammad Akram, Anthony Barnett, Wendy Yajun Huang, Gemma Yang Gao, Robin R. Mellecker, Ester Cerin
Summary: This study identified a complex network of potential pathways influencing adolescents' school-based physical activity, with most effects being indirect. There were fewer significant pathways between household/family characteristics and objectively-measured MVPA at school compared to self-reported PA at school, with no indirect pathways identified for MVPA at school. Gender disparities among pathways were also identified, such as the significant association of the school PA-friendly index with MVPA after school only among girls.
INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF BEHAVIORAL NUTRITION AND PHYSICAL ACTIVITY
(2021)
Article
Education & Educational Research
Adrian Mateo-Orcajada, Lucia Abenza-Cano, Mario Demofilo Albaladejo-Saura, Raquel Vaquero-Cristobal
Summary: Previous research on using mobile applications to increase physical activity and improve health among adolescents lacks conclusive results due to low adherence after the first weeks. This study aimed to determine the changes brought by a compulsory ten-week after-school intervention with mobile step-tracking applications on adolescents' health, and to compare the benefits of each application. A longitudinal study with non-probability convenience sampling was conducted, involving 400 adolescents from two public secondary schools in Murcia, Spain. The results showed that the experimental group had higher physical activity levels, better body composition, and physical fitness variables compared to the control group, with variations between the different applications used. In conclusion, this research highlights the usefulness of mandatory after-school use of mobile applications for improving adolescent health and addresses the need for sufficient physical education teaching hours.
EDUCATION AND INFORMATION TECHNOLOGIES
(2023)
Article
Pediatrics
Beatriz Polo-Recuero, Alfonso Ordonez-Dios, Miguel angel Rojo-Tirado, Alberto Lorenzo
Summary: This study aimed to assess the effects of a classroom-based physical activity program using bike desks on academic and physical performance in adolescents. The results showed that adolescents who used bike desks increased their physical activity levels without any detriment to academic performance.
Article
Environmental Sciences
Diego Augusto Santos Silva, Carolina Fernandes da Silva
Summary: This study investigated the PA policies in Brazil, and found that the current actions and programs for promoting PA among children and adolescents are insufficient. None of the programs had PA promotion as their main objective, and there was a lack of public policy actions. According to the assessment, Brazil received a relatively low score, indicating the need for defining PA as a state policy to achieve positive effects.
INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF ENVIRONMENTAL RESEARCH AND PUBLIC HEALTH
(2022)
Article
Hospitality, Leisure, Sport & Tourism
Peter Stoepker, Brian Dauenhauer, Russell L. Carson, Justin B. Moore
Summary: The CSPAP-Q tool was developed to assess school policies and practices related to the five components of CSPAP. Through the Delphi method and expert feedback, the validity and reliability of the tool were confirmed, with a total of 92 items retained in the final version.
RESEARCH QUARTERLY FOR EXERCISE AND SPORT
(2021)
Article
Public, Environmental & Occupational Health
Sangsoo Lee, Youngshin Lim
Summary: This study investigates the moderating role of family socioeconomic status (SES) on gender differences in adolescents' out-of-school physical activity (PA) and finds that the gender gap is smaller among adolescents from higher SES families, with this effect being more noticeable in countries with lower levels of gender inequality.
SOCIAL SCIENCE & MEDICINE
(2022)
Article
Public, Environmental & Occupational Health
Gilmar Merces de Jesus, Raphael Henrique de Oliveira Araujo, Lizziane Andrade Dias, Anna Karolina Cerqueira Barros, Lara Daniele Matos dos Santos Araujo, Maria Alice Altenburg de Assis
Summary: The study found that cycling to and from school was associated with greater daily physical activity, especially for children. Cycling helped maintain higher levels of daily physical activity, particularly among children.
JOURNAL OF TRANSPORT & HEALTH
(2021)
Article
Green & Sustainable Science & Technology
Getter Marie Lemberg, Merike Kull, Katrin Magi, Henri Tilga, Kerli Mooses, Evelin Maestu
Summary: The study evaluated the physical activity levels and attitudes of school employees in Estonia, finding that 92.6% of participants met weekly physical activity recommendations, but most of their time is spent being sedentary. It was also shown that more active school personnel have a positive impact on students' physical activity habits.
Review
Physiology
Marko Manojlovic, Roberto Roklicer, Tatjana Trivic, Rade Milic, Nemanja Maksimovic, Roman Tabakov, Damir Sekulic, Antonino Bianco, Patrik Drid
Summary: This study aimed to examine the influence of school-based physical exercise programs on physical fitness and cardiometabolic health in children and adolescents with disabilities. The results showed that these programs had positive effects on health-related physical fitness and skill-related physical fitness. However, the impact on body composition and cardiometabolic health is inconclusive and further investigations are needed.
FRONTIERS IN PHYSIOLOGY
(2023)
Article
Public, Environmental & Occupational Health
Ingrid Marie Hovdenak, Tonje Holte Stea, Per Magnus, Steinar Krokstad, Oddrun Samdal, Elling Bere
Summary: This study describes how the Norwegian School Fruit Scheme (NSFS) can be evaluated using data from four large datasets on eating habits and weight status. The NSFS provided free fruit or vegetable to junior high and combined school students, aiming to improve dietary habits and weight status. Evaluation methods included collecting data on children's dietary consumption and weight status in order to study the short- and long-term effects and potential moderators such as socio-economic status, sex, ethnicity, and age.
SCANDINAVIAN JOURNAL OF PUBLIC HEALTH
(2021)
Article
Psychology, Clinical
Ellin K. Erevik, Stale Pallesen, Oystein Vedaa, Cecilie S. Andreassen, Amandeep Dhir, Torbjorn Torsheim
Summary: The study aimed to investigate if general and alcohol-related social media use predicts symptoms of depression and anxiety. Despite finding some positive associations between specific social media use variables and depression and anxiety, these associations became non-significant when accounting for other factors.
INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF MENTAL HEALTH AND ADDICTION
(2021)
Article
Psychology, Developmental
Andreas Heinz, Carolina Catunda, Claire van Duin, Torbjorn Torsheim, Helmut Willems
JOURNAL OF ADOLESCENT HEALTH
(2020)
Article
Public, Environmental & Occupational Health
Eva Leal-Lopez, Inmaculada Sanchez-Queija, Alessio Vieno, Dorothy Currie, Torbjorn Torsheim, Daria Pavlova, Concepcion Moreno-Maldonado, Bart De Clercq, Michal Kalman, Joanna Inchley
Summary: The study found a general decrease in adolescent alcohol consumption between 2002 and 2014, with variability in trends both within countries and across countries. Some countries have not reduced their alcohol levels, or have even increased them in some variables.
EUROPEAN JOURNAL OF PUBLIC HEALTH
(2021)
Article
Psychiatry
Jonny Engebo, Torbjorn Torsheim, Stale Pallesen
Summary: The purpose of gambling regulation is to ensure revenue for the public, prevent crime, and gambling problems with measures like restricting the types of games offered. A study investigated the effects of regulatory changes in the Norwegian market, which included a reduction in gambling participation overall when slot machines were banned, an increase in women participating in land-based bingo games, and a slight increase in gambling on foreign websites. The introduction of regulated online interactive games in 2014 seemed to channelize participation, leading to an overall increase in online interactive game participation despite stable participation on foreign websites.
FRONTIERS IN PSYCHIATRY
(2021)
Article
Public, Environmental & Occupational Health
Kristen Hagen, Stian Solem, Anne Kristin Stavrum, Jarle Eid, Gerd Kvale, Oddrun Samdal, Stephanie le Hellard
Summary: The study in Norway during the COVID-19 outbreak showed that 21.8% of people had symptoms of depression, and 23.7% had symptoms of anxiety, with the severity of symptoms being associated with the accumulation of various risk factors.
SCANDINAVIAN JOURNAL OF PUBLIC HEALTH
(2022)
Article
Public, Environmental & Occupational Health
Tony Leino, Torbjorn Torsheim, Mark D. Griffiths, Stale Pallesen
Summary: This study examines the co-morbidity and temporal relationship between substance abuse disorders (SUDs) and gambling disorder (GD). The results show that 22.5% of GD patients were also diagnosed with SUD, while only 0.7% of SUD patients were also diagnosed with GD. The risk of developing the other addictive disorder depends on the nature of the first disorder and there are sex differences in the risk trajectories over time.
SCANDINAVIAN JOURNAL OF PUBLIC HEALTH
(2023)
Article
Environmental Sciences
Regina Hamre, Otto Robert Frans Smith, Oddrun Samdal, Ellen Haug
Summary: The relationship between gaming behavior and sleep is explored in this study. It found that addictive gaming behavior is negatively associated with all sleep parameters, while the results for engaged gaming and problem gaming behavior are somewhat mixed. Overall, all types of gaming behavior can harm sleep health, with a greater impact on addicted gamers.
INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF ENVIRONMENTAL RESEARCH AND PUBLIC HEALTH
(2022)
Article
Public, Environmental & Occupational Health
Anne-Siri Fismen, Otto Robert Frans Smith, Arnfinn Helleve, Ellen Haug, Angeline Chatelan, Colette Kelly, Anna Dzielska, Paola Nardone, Marina Melkumova, Oya Ercan, Jaroslava Kopcakova, Giacomo Lazzeri, Knut-Inge Klepp, Oddrun Samdal
Summary: Living with one versus two parents, as well as living with grandparents, are associated with overweight and obesity among adolescents. Age, gender, individual-level SES, and living arrangements also play a role in the likelihood of overweight and obesity, with living with siblings being associated with a lower risk. There is some cross-national variation, partially explained by country-level SES.
SSM-POPULATION HEALTH
(2022)
Article
Environmental Sciences
Erling Algroy, Oddrun Samdal, Ellen Haug
Summary: This study examines the implementation of obligatory physical activity classes in Norwegian schools and its relationship with school physical activity guidelines. The findings indicate that the percentage of schools where physical education teachers lead the classes decreased from 51% in 2014 to 30% in 2018. The implementation of staff development measures and the use of physical education teachers were more common in schools with written guidelines on physical activity.
INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF ENVIRONMENTAL RESEARCH AND PUBLIC HEALTH
(2022)
Article
Endocrinology & Metabolism
Isabelle Budin-Ljosne, Sherria Ayuandini, Evelyne Baillergeau, Christian Broer, Arnfinn Helleve, Knut-Inge Klepp, Bjarte Kysnes, Nanna Lien, Aleksandra Luszczynska, Samantha Nesrallah, Ana Rito, Harry Rutter, Oddrun Samdal, Natalie Savona, Gerlieke Veltkamp
Summary: Engaging youth in obesity prevention research and policy action is crucial to develop relevant and sensitive strategies. This paper discusses the ethical considerations made in the CO-CREATE project, which aimed to involve European youth in developing policies to prevent adolescent obesity. It highlights challenges related to voluntary participation, obesity stigma, time burdens, data privacy, power balance, and the sustainability of participation under the Covid-19 pandemic. Ongoing ethical guidance is necessary for projects involving long-term interaction with youth.
Article
Psychology, Multidisciplinary
Eilin K. Erevik, Stale Pallesen, Cecilie S. Andreassen, Oystein Vedaa, Anders Skogstad, Amandeep Dhir, Torbjorn Torsheim
EVOLUTIONARY PSYCHOLOGICAL SCIENCE
(2020)
Article
Psychology, Multidisciplinary
Eilin K. Erevik, Torbjorn Torsheim, Oystein Vedaa, Cecilie S. Andreassen, Stale Pallesen
Article
Psychology, Multidisciplinary
Eilin K. Erevik, Joakim H. Kristensen, Torbjorn Torsheim, Oystein Vedaa, Stale Pallesen
FRONTIERS IN PSYCHOLOGY
(2020)
Article
Family Studies
Anne M. Hendriks, Meike Bartels, Gonneke W. J. M. Stevens, Sophie D. Walsh, Torbjorn Torsheim, Frank J. Elgar, Catrin Finkenauer
JOURNAL OF EARLY ADOLESCENCE
(2020)