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Relationship between parent–child cohesion and adolescent physical activity: A chain mediation model

Year: 2024

Type: article

Abstract: In this study we explored the relationship between parent–child cohesion and physical activity among adolescents, as well as examining perceived social support and self-efficacy as mediators of this link. We integrated the Parent–Child Cohesion Scale, the Adolescent Physical Activity Scale, the Perceived Social Support Scale, and the Self-Efficacy Scale, collecting data from 308 adolescents via paper questionnaires. The findings indicated that parent–child cohesion had a direct positive effect on adolescents' physical activity and also indirectly influenced physical activity through the individual and chain mediators of perceived social support and self-efficacy. These results contribute to a deeper theoretical understanding of the mechanisms behind adolescents' physical activity. From a practical perspective, our findings offer new methods and pathways for enhancing physical activity among adolescents.

Source: Social Behavior and Personality An International Journal

DOI: 10.2224/sbp.13815

Authors: Dongbin Lai, Menghua Wang, Yuan Zheng, Pengfei Wen, Huan Luo

Institutions: Guangzhou Sport University, Zhaoqing University, Shenzhen Polytechnic University

Language: English

Topic: Physical Activity and Health

Subfield: Physiology

Field: Medicine

Domain: Health Sciences

SDG: Good health and well-being

Open Access status: diamond

OpenAlex ID: W4405654911

FWCI: 0.237

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