Relationship Between Physical Activity Levels of the Secondary School Students and Their Safe Environment, Playing Conditions and Media Usage

Relationship Between Physical Activity Levels of the Secondary School Students and Their Safe Environment, Playing Conditions and Media Usage

Burak GÜNEŞ, Işın ALKAN, Nebahat BORA GÜNEŞ, Muzaffer Toprak KESKİN & Osman DAĞ

ÖZET
This study was carried out to examine the relationship between physical activity (PA) levels of secondary school students and their safe environment, playing conditions and media usage. The sample of the study was consisted of 628 students aged between 11-14 years old. The universe of the study was composed of students studying in the secondary schools in these provinces. The data of the study were collected by means of "The Questionnaire for Safe Environment, Playing Conditions and Media Usage Affecting PA Level" and "Physical Activity Questionnaire for Children". The results of the study showed that the average screen time of students was 114.25 ± 97.24 minutes per day, the most occupied device was television and screen time on all devices was more among the boys. When analyzed for devices one by one, the difference between the genders was not found to be statistically significant, but it was statistically significant when evaluated over total time. It was also found that students who did not have internet access were physically more active than the students with limited or unlimited internet access at home; and the students without media restrictions were found to be more active than students with media restrictions. The results also showed that PA levels of the students were found to be significantly different based on the factors such as the presence of a playground close to student's home, having a playmate, playing actively with parents, and having a toy or device that enhancing PA. In addition, the PA levels of students who were helping with the housework, playing in an amateur sports team or performing exercise regularly were found to be significantly higher. In the multivariate model analysis, it was found that media restriction and playing conditions together were not found to represent the change in PA level.

ABSTRACT
This study was carried out to examine the relationship between physical activity (PA) levels of secondary school students and their safe environment, playing conditions and media usage. The sample of the study was consisted of 628 students aged between 11-14 years old. The universe of the study was composed of students studying in the secondary schools in these provinces. The data of the study were collected by means of "The Questionnaire for Safe Environment, Playing Conditions and Media Usage Affecting PA Level" and "Physical Activity Questionnaire for Children". The results of the study showed that the average screen time of students was 114.25 ± 97.24 minutes per day, the most occupied device was television and screen time on all devices was more among the boys. When analyzed for devices one by one, the difference between the genders was not found to be statistically significant, but it was statistically significant when evaluated over total time. It was also found that students who did not have internet access were physically more active than the students with limited or unlimited internet access at home; and the students without media restrictions were found to be more active than students with media restrictions. The results also showed that PA levels of the students were found to be significantly different based on the factors such as the presence of a playground close to student's home, having a playmate, playing actively with parents, and having a toy or device that enhancing PA. In addition, the PA levels of students who were helping with the housework, playing in an amateur sports team or performing exercise regularly were found to be significantly higher. In the multivariate model analysis, it was found that media restriction and playing conditions together were not found to represent the change in PA level.

ANAHTAR KELİMELER: child, physical activity, media, environment, game

KEYWORDS: child, physical activity, media, environment, game

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