Citation
Liu, Jihong; Kim, Jinseok; Colabianchi, Natalie; Ortaglia, Andrew; & Pate, Russell R. (2010). Co-varying patterns of physical activity and sedentary behaviors and their long-term maintenance among adolescents. Journal of Physical Activity and Health. vol. 7 (4) pp. 465-474Abstract
We examined the covarying patterns of physical activity and sedentary behaviors among adolescents and their long-term maintenance.Data came from the National Longitudinal Study of Adolescent Health (1995-2002). We used latent class analysis to identify distinct covarying patterns in adolescence. Logistic regression models were used to predict odds of meeting moderate-to-vigorous physical activity (MVPA) recommendations (> or = 5 bouts/week) and exceeding screen time guidelines (> 2 hours/day) 6 years later based on their adolescent class profile.
Five classes for each gender were identified and labeled as low physical activity (PA)/low sedentary behaviors (SED), moderate (Mod) PA/high (HI) SED, Mod PA/low SED, HI PA/low SED, and HI PA (except skating/biking)/low SED. Compared with low PA/low SED, males and females in Mod PA/low SED, HI PA/low SED, and HI PA (except skating/biking)/low SED classes had increased odds of meeting MVPA recommendations in young adulthood. Mod PA/HI SED had higher odds of exceeding screen time guidelines in young adulthood (adjusted odds ratio [AOR] for females: 1.67, 95% CI: 1.00-2.81; AOR for males: 3.31, 95% CI: 1.80-6.09).
Findings are useful to aid the development of multifactorial interventions that promote physical activity and reduce screen time among adolescents transitioning to adulthood.
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http://scholarcommons.sc.edu/cgi/viewcontent.cgi?article=1088&context=sph_physical_activity_public_health_facpubReference Type
Journal ArticleJournal Title
Journal of Physical Activity and HealthAuthor(s)
Liu, JihongKim, Jinseok
Colabianchi, Natalie
Ortaglia, Andrew
Pate, Russell R.