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August 13, 2012Health Psychology

The association of self-efficacy and parent social support on physical activity in male and female adolescents.

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Population

1,421 sixth graders (73% Black, 54% females, 71% on free or reduced lunch) in South Carolina

Design

Cross-sectional

Authors

MPMichelle Segal PetersonHLHannah G. LawmanDWDawn K. Wilson

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Overview

May warrant sex-specific support considerations in underserved adolescents; leaves open causal pathways and intervention efficacy.

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Population
1,421 sixth graders (73% Black, 54% females, 71% on free or reduced lunch) in South Carolina
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Outcome
Physical activity assessed via accelerometrysurrogate

The mechanisms driving physical activity differ by sex in underserved adolescents, with self-efficacy mediating the effect of instrumental support in boys.

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Peterson et al. (2012) studied this question.

synapsesocial.com/papers/6a83761b199eeeb7d3f703abhttps://doi.org/10.1037/a0029129
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