2016
DOI: 10.1007/s00787-016-0875-9
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Physical activity in European adolescents and associations with anxiety, depression and well-being

Abstract: In this cross-sectional study, physical activity, sport participation and associations with wellbeing, anxiety and depressive symptoms were examined in a large representative sample of European adolescents. A school-based survey was completed by 11,110 adolescents from ten European countries who took part in the SEYLE (Saving and Empowering Young Lives in Europe) study. The questionnaire included items assessing physical activity, sport participation and validated instruments assessing well-being (WHO-5), depr… Show more

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“…These changes would predispose a person to develop and/or increase anxiety (30) . Regarding physical activity, a study with European youth identified that the frequency of exercise performance is associated with levels of depression, anxiety and well-being; knowing that the higher the frequency of physical activity, the lower the depression symptoms and the anxiety levels, in addition to improving general well-being (15) . We emphasize that the family member sample did not present high levels of stress, anxiety or depression; the relational results of the evaluated variables cannot be exacerbated to include family members with very high degrees of these feelings, which would require further studies on the subject.…”
Section: Discussionmentioning
confidence: 99%
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“…These changes would predispose a person to develop and/or increase anxiety (30) . Regarding physical activity, a study with European youth identified that the frequency of exercise performance is associated with levels of depression, anxiety and well-being; knowing that the higher the frequency of physical activity, the lower the depression symptoms and the anxiety levels, in addition to improving general well-being (15) . We emphasize that the family member sample did not present high levels of stress, anxiety or depression; the relational results of the evaluated variables cannot be exacerbated to include family members with very high degrees of these feelings, which would require further studies on the subject.…”
Section: Discussionmentioning
confidence: 99%
“…The choice for these variables was determined by their association with stress, anxiety and/or depression in previous studies (6,(10)(11)(12)(13)(14)(15) . Self-perceived health status was determined by the question: How is your overall health?…”
Section: Methodsmentioning
confidence: 99%
“…Embora não tenha sido restringido neste trabalho 31 o uso de fármacos, foi encontrado adicionalmente uma redução significativa no consumo destes ao final do período de intervenção. No estudo de Azima et al 21 não foi encontrada redução significativa no nível médio da ansiedade, em contraste com o estudo de McMahon et al 32 , realizado com 11.110 adolescentes de dez países da Europa. Estas foram avaliadas através de um questionário sobre os níveis de atividade física, participação em esportes, ansiedade, dentre outros, e foi encontrado que atividade física e participação em esportes contribuíram de forma independente para níveis mais baixos de ansiedade para ambos os sexos.…”
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“…Not draining further cognitive or emotional resources could explain why physical activity has been associated with well-being, decreased fatigue and improved mood in correlational (e.g., Coffeng, van Sluijs, Hendriksen, van Mechelen, & Boot, 2015) and prospective studies (e.g., Bültmann et al, 2002). Thus, physical activity is often viewed as a means to decrease stress, and promote well-being (Iwasaki, 2001;McMahon et al, 2016).…”
Section: Physical Activitymentioning
confidence: 99%