Date of Award:
12-2009
Document Type:
Thesis
Degree Name:
Master of Science (MS)
Department:
Psychology
Committee Chair(s)
Renee V. Galliher
Committee
Renee V. Galliher
Committee
M. Scott DeBerard
Committee
Melanie M. Domenech Rodriguez
Abstract
The "obesity epidemic" in the United States is a current health concern that has sparked research interest in physical activity as a means of weight management. However, little research has examined the physical activity behaviors of rural adolescents. The goal of the current study was to use a biopsychosocial framework to examine the physical activity behaviors of a sample of rural adolescents, and explore factors associated with physical activity participation.
A sample of 162 ninth- and tenth-grade students in a rural, western community were recruited for this study. Generally, the sample reported levels of physical activity for both genders that are higher than the national average. Additionally, a significant difference in physical activity between genders was not found. Results indicated that school-sponsored, low- or no-cost sports are essential to physical activity participation. Psychological factors and parent and peer support were also strongly associated with physical activity.
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Recommended Citation
Urruty, Kenli A., "Factors Associated with Physical Activity Behaviors Among Rural Adolescents" (2009). All Graduate Theses and Dissertations, Spring 1920 to Summer 2023. 488.
https://digitalcommons.usu.edu/etd/488
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