Global Matrix 4.0 on Physical Activity for Children and Adolescents: Project Evolution, Process Evaluation, and Future Recommendations
Journal of Physical Activity and Health,
Journal Year:
2025,
Volume and Issue:
unknown, P. 1 - 13
Published: Jan. 1, 2025
The
Global
Matrix
initiative
provides
unique
insights
into
child
and
adolescent
physical
activity
(PA)
worldwide,
yet
requires
substantial
human
efforts
financial
support.
This
study
aimed
to
evaluate
the
process
outcomes
of
latest
edition
initiative,
4.0,
reflect
on
its
evolution
from
earlier
editions,
provide
recommendations
for
future
Matrices.
evaluation
followed
a
predetermined
plan,
which
included
collecting
analyzing
qualitative
quantitative
data
3
online
surveys
participants
user
metrics
MailChimp
reports
Google
Analytics.
4.0
(57
teams,
682
experts)
assessed
PA
status
in
their
country/jurisdiction
at
least
10
indicators
submitted
570
grades
global
comparisons.
Surveys
were
completed
by
97%
100%
targeted
respondents
demonstrated
predominantly
high
satisfaction
rates
(>80%)
with
participation,
outputs,
project
management.
Lack
funding
inadequate
national
availability
commonly
reported
concerns.
Suggestions
improvement
amending
indicators'
benchmarks
expanding
scope
early
years,
underrepresented
populations,
additional
indicators.
revealed
positive
experience
successful
delivery
expected
outcomes.
Reviewing
core
set
benchmarks,
initiative's
scope,
fundraising
are
recommended
further
optimize
use
resources
maximize
impact.
Language: Английский
Does Socioeconomic Status Moderate the Association Between Screen Time, Mobile Phone Use, Social Networks, Messaging Applications, and Mental Health Among Adolescents?
Cyberpsychology Behavior and Social Networking,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
27(11), P. 824 - 834
Published: Oct. 29, 2024
The
aim
of
this
study
was
to
examine
the
relationship
between
different
screen
time
(ST)-related
behaviors
and
mental
health
conditions
such
as
depression,
anxiety,
stress.
In
addition,
aimed
determine
moderating
role
socioeconomic
status
(SES).
This
a
cross-sectional
included
data
from
620
adolescents,
aged
12–17
years,
Valle
de
Ricote,
Region
Murcia,
Spain.
Mental
assessed
using
Depression,
Anxiety,
Stress
Scale
(DASS-21).
Overall
ST,
mobile
phone
use,
social
network
messaging
application
use
were
measured
validated
questionnaires.
SES
Family
Affluence
Scale-III.
results
indicated
that
overall
ST
significantly
associated
with
symptoms
depression
at
mean
(unstandardized
beta
coefficient
[B]
=
0.005,
p
0.023)
1
standard
deviation
(SD)
below
(B
0.007,
0.011),
stress
only
SD
0.006,
0.011).
No
significant
associations
found
for
anxiety
across
all
levels.
Mobile
exhibited
strong
positive
association
0.891,
<
0.001),
0.530,
0.014),
0.790,
0.001)
SES.
Similar
patterns
observed
SES,
albeit
slightly
weaker
associations.
Conversely,
positively
three
DASS-21
scales,
particularly
strongest
0.327,
0.325,
0.318,
0.001).
Furthermore,
did
not
show
or
any
conclusion,
inequalities
may
influence
various
ST-related
behavior
among
adolescents.
These
findings
have
implications
design
effective
interventions
improve
in
population.
Language: Английский