Age-related differences in physical activity and depressive symptoms among 10−19-year-old adolescents: A population based study

• Published in: Psychology of sport and exercise Vol. 28; pp. 91 - 99
• Main Authors: Baldursdottir, Birna, Valdimarsdottir, Heiddis B., Krettek, Alexandra, Gylfason, Haukur Freyr, Sigfusdottir, Inga Dora
• Format: Journal Article
• Language: English
• Published: Elsevier Ltd 01.01.2017
• Subjects: Depression; Folkhälsovetenskap, global hälsa och socialmedicin; Fysisk aktivitet, idrott, hälsa och digital teknik; Inactivity; MVPA; Organized sports; Physical Activity, IT and Health; Psychology; Psykologi; Public health; Public Health, Global Health and Social Medicine; Youth; Inactivity; Depression; Youth; Organized sports; MVPA; Public health

The aim of this study was to examine age- and gender-related patterns of PA and depressive symptoms among students through their adolescent years. Data from three population-based surveys were analysed to determine levels of moderate- to vigorous-intensity PA (MVPA), participation in organized sport...