Effects of a social-ecological intervention on physical activity knowledge level and behaviors of students in rural settings
Tez Türü: Doktora
Tezin Yürütüldüğü Kurum: Orta Doğu Teknik Üniversitesi, Sosyal Bilimler Enstitüsü, Beden Eğitimi ve Spor, Türkiye
Tez Danışmanı: Mustafa Levent İnce
Tezin Onay Tarihi: 2011
Tezin Dili: İngilizce
Açık Arşiv Koleksiyonu: AVESİS Açık Erişim Koleksiyonu
Desteklendiği Program: Diğer
Özet:
This study examined the effects of
social-ecological intervention on physical activity (PA) knowledge level and
behaviors of rural middle school students. A pre-test post-test control group
design was constructed. In addition, qualitative data was collected by focus
group discussions after the post-test in experimental group. Two schools from
similar rural settings were identified as experimental and control schools. In
total 62 students from 6, 7, 8 grades of these schools participated in this
study. Experimental school PA environment was changed based on the social-ecological
model (SEM) with a focus on intrapersonal, interpersonal, community level,
organizational factors, and public policies related with PA. Turkish version of
health related fitness (HRF) knowledge test, pedometer, exercise stages of
change, PA self-efficacy, social support, and PA enjoyment questionnaires were
used to gather information for the dependent variables for the present study. A
focus group discussion was implemented in experimental school. Repeated Measures
ANOVA was used for the numerical data analysis. Focus group transcriptions were
analyzed by content analysis method. According to HRF knowledge and PA
analysis, experimental school students significantly improved their HRF knowledge
scores, PA levels, social support compared to the control group students (p<0.05). Focus groups results
supported the quantitative findings. In conclusion, this study indicated the
value of SEM in improving the health related fitness knowledge, PA level and
social support of students in rural context. Improving the rural school context
for PA promotion by SEM is strongly recommended.