Development of guidelines for adolescents and parents to increase adolescent participation in physical activity

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2022

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University of the Western Cape

Abstract

Physical inactivity in adolescence increases due to numerous influencing factors and this inactivity may continue into adulthood without intervention. Parental involvement provides support for adolescents to increase their participation in physical activity. In South Africa, it is unclear which strategies are available to improve parental involvement in physical activity in adolescence. Thus, this study aimed to develop guidelines for enhancing parental involvement to increase adolescent participation. The objectives of the study included: The phases and stages linked to the research question, study’s aim and objectives.

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Philosophiae Doctor - PhD

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Adolescents, Family studies, Social development, South Africa, Sport management

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