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WR2_3_2: Abstract presentations: Physical Activity for a Changing World: Policies, Systems and Communities Location: White room 2 Session Chair: Petru Sandu | |
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12:05pm - 12:15pm
Physical activity experiences and their influence on physical activity adherence and health – a review of reviews 1: Friedrich-Alexander-Universität Erlangen-Nürnberg, Germany; 2: Institute of Sport Science, University of Tübingen; 3: University of Potsdam, Sport and Exercise Psychology; 4: Loughborough University, United Kingdom; 5: University of Limerick, Ireland Background Physical activity (PA) guidelines typically emphasise quantitative targets, e.g., 150 minutes aerobic PA per week. However, qualitative aspects, such as subjective experiences of PA might substantially affect adherence and health. With this systematic review of reviews, we aim to synthesise evidence on PA experiences and their influence on PA adherence and health outcomes. Methods We searched for reviews in PubMed, Scopus, PsycINFO and Web of Science. The quality of the included reviews was assessed using the JBI checklist for Systematic Reviews and Research Syntheses. We extracted the results and applied qualitative content analysis with a coding scheme including outcome domains (PA adherence and health) and PA experience aspects (social, affective, cognitive-evaluative and other). Results Of the initial 7,462 records, 22 were included into the review of reviews. 17 reviews were of mixed-methods design. Overall, samples were heterogeneous with participants ranging from children to older adults. The results of the evidence synthesis show that several aspects of positive PA experience (e.g., connectedness, enjoyment) are associated with enhanced health (e.g., self-esteem, reduced loneliness) and adherence outcomes. At the same time, negative experiences (e.g., experiencing bullying) are associated with reduced health (e.g., depression), lower adherence and higher dropouts from PA. Conclusions Findings suggest that subjective experiences of PA represent important qualitative factors influencing health and sustained participation in PA. These results are considered in the current update of the German guidelines for PA and PA promotion and might ultimately extend recommendations beyond quantitative targets. Funding Source German Federal Ministry of Health | |
