Changes in physical activity among overweight and obese Norwegian children aged 6–12: A non-randomized cluster-controlled trial
<b>The present family-based intervention to improve physical activity among overweight and obese children was ineffective. Baseline activity levels were already satisfactory. Paradoxically, factors such as parental socioeconomic status, autonomous motivation and self-reported support from parents and peers may be associated with diminished physical activity in such contexts. These unexpected findings need to be validated in further studies.</b>
Authors
- Eirik Abildsnes (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-5454-8560)
- David Jahanlu
- Eivind Meland (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0001-9161-1680)
- Gro Beate Samdal (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0001-6865-1254)
- Sveinung Berntsen (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-8250-4768)
- Tonje Holte Stea (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-3349-6706)
- Tommy Haugen (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0001-7909-473X)
Institutions
- OsloMet – Oslo Metropolitan University (NO)
- University of Oslo (NO)
- University of Agder (NO)
- VID Specialized University (NO)
- University of Bergen (NO)
Publication Details
- Journal
- Scandinavian Journal of Public Health
- Published
- 2025-02-10
- DOI
- https://doi.org/10.1177/14034948251315350
- Primary Topic
- Obesity, Physical Activity, Diet
- Type
- article
- Field-Weighted Citation Impact
- 0.00