Can the Weight Reduction Program Improve Obese Thai Adolescents’ Body Mass Index and Autonomous Motivation?

Abstract

Introduction: Overweight and obesity has impacted both

School-based Physical Activity Interventions in Children and Adolescents: A Systematic Review

“…In relation to controlled motivation 2/45 investigations (4.4%) showed an increase in scores after the application of the intervention program [59,63]. Regarding the most controlled forms of regulation according to the SDT, introjected regulation [39,49,64].…”

“…Similarly, the assessment of sedentary behavior and the intention to be physically active is quite frequent in these investigations 8/45 [43,50,[61][62][63]73]. To a lesser extent, other variables are present, such as: predisposition to contentedness [76]; quality of life [40,69]; well-being [77]; screen time [64,78]; diet and nutrition [52,59]; self-efficacy [39,71]; cooperation, affect, satisfaction, effort, psichologic condition, Perceived behavioral control, body image, and utility [40,42,44,49,57,61,67]. On another hand, more physical and anthropometric variables have also been considered.…”

“…On another hand, more physical and anthropometric variables have also been considered. In this sense, 22/45 studies took into account PA [40,51,54,64,68], and 9/45 used anthropometric measurements [40,59,63,64].…”

“…Only one study was completely based on the Achievement Goal Theory [45]. In two of the studies based on the Self-Determination Theory [51,59], the Cognitive Social Theory [81] was also used to assess perceived competence. Table 4 shows in more detail the results obtained in the different interventions that are part of this systematic review for each variable, showing the results for the different conditions of the participants (control and experimental).…”

“…Engagement [22] AntropometricVariables Cardiorrespiratory fitness [40,51,64] changes showed BMI/adiposity [59] increase [64] slightly improved; [40] slightly reduction [39,78] PsichosocialVariables Body image [40] Quality life [69] no changes showed; [40] changes showed; [77] Well-being [43] Funny/enjoy [41,42,48,50,56] Psychosocial climate [45,57] affiliation; [76,80] perception of intimidation Social support [71,80] perception of organizational and procedural support…”