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March 22, 2026Research Quarterly for Exercise and Sport

Relationships of Social Support, Motivation, and Self-Efficacy With Physical Activity Among Adolescents Aged 10–14: A Cross-Sectional Study

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NFNatalia FraczekLRLorraine B. RobbinsHVHesam Aldin Varpaei

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Overview

Cross-sectional analysis shows psychosocial factors relate to physical activity levels among adolescents, indicating potential benefits of social support.

Key Points

  • This study aims to explore how social support, motivation, and self-efficacy affect physical activity levels in adolescents aged 10-14.
  • Conducted secondary data analysis using surveys and accelerometer data from 935 adolescents.
  • Utilized structural equation modeling to examine relationships between psychosocial factors and physical activity intensity.
  • Assessed influences of demographic and physiological characteristics on physical activity levels.
  • Male sex, higher cardiorespiratory fitness, and sports participation were positively linked to higher physical activity.
  • Age and body mass index z-score negatively predicted moderate-to-vigorous physical activity levels.
  • Social support positively predicted motivation and self-efficacy but did not significantly affect physical activity levels.

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Fraczek et al. (2026) studied this question.

synapsesocial.com/papers/69bf8692f665edcd009e8f56https://doi.org/10.1080/02701367.2026.2619085
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