Exploring the Relationship Between Sleep Patterns, BMI, and Academic Performance: A Comparative Study of Adolescent Students in Rural and Urban Areas of Multan DOI Creative Commons
Syed Muhammad Zeeshan Haider Hamdani, Jie Zhuang, Syed Danish Hamdani

et al.

Journal of Management Practices Humanities and Social Sciences, Journal Year: 2023, Volume and Issue: 7(5)

Published: Jan. 1, 2023

This study aimed to explore the interrelations among sleep duration, body mass index, and academic performance in adolescents from rural urban areas of Multan, Pakistan. The current study, utilizing a quantitative approach, focused on two primary research questions: impact nightly duration achievement role BMI this relationship. Conducted 2019 year, employed cross-sectional design included 250 high school students aged 12 14 South Punjab, participants, comprising 49.7% boys 50.3% girls, were selected through suitable sampling technique. Data analysis was performed using SPSS software, with significance level set at p < 0.05. Contrary expectations, longer found significantly improve adolescents. A positive correlation emerged between reduced improved outcomes. identified as mediator relationship, elucidating how patterns influence success. Notable disparities observed adolescents, rates insufficient linked overweight obesity risks. Urban generally slept less than ones, while showed higher tendency toward being underweight. highlights counterproductive nature sacrificing for gains, revealing that negatively impacts both health achievement. It calls re-evaluation educational priorities towards more holistic approach student wellbeing. findings suggest need policies focusing enhancing reducing stress, improving nutrition areas. Future studies should delve deeper into exploring interventions optimize sleep, health, learning diverse socio-ecological settings.

Language: Английский

The Physical Literacy Characteristics and Influencing Factors of Han and Tibetan Children and Adolescents Aged 8-12 in China DOI Creative Commons

Chen Le-qin,

Wu Yini,

Rong Li

et al.

Research Square (Research Square), Journal Year: 2024, Volume and Issue: unknown

Published: May 7, 2024

Abstract ObjectiveThe purpose of this study is to explore the physical literacy characteristics and influencing factors 8-12 year old children adolescents from Han Tibetan ethnic groups in China, providing new ideas perspectives for construction a assessment system different altitudes adolescents, scientific reference formulation implementation relevant policies. Methods A cluster sampling method was adopted Lhasa City Xizang Autonomous Region Taiyuan Shanxi Province. 450 aged years were selected each area as research subjects. The second edition Canadian Physical Literacy Assessment System used test level 8-12. Independent sample t-test analysis variance difference testing, Pearson correlation coefficient analyze relationship between dimensions level, well dimension. Multivariate interaction effects. Result 1) total score only 53.82 ± 6.90, with primary developmental levels accounting 97.31%. overall relatively low; scores are similar, there no difference. However, terms Competnce, girls have higher Competnce than (p=0.030). In daily behavior, significantly better (p=0.010 boys p=0.002 girls); knowledge understanding, (p<. 001 males p<. females). 2) There gender age differences (p<0.001 * *); an interactive effect on literacy, but value small. 3) dimension behavior having highest (r=0.662, p<0.001). Conclusion: The not high, regional, gender, differences. It urgent develop effective evaluation soon possible, taking into account educational background, mental current activity situation China.

Language: Английский

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Assessment of the BMI among 8–12-year-old School Students Stratified by Socioeconomic Status from Multan, Pakistan: A Cross-sectional Study DOI Creative Commons
Syed Ghufran Hadier,

Medad Ali Sibtain,

Yinghai Liu

et al.

Journal of Management Practices Humanities and Social Sciences, Journal Year: 2023, Volume and Issue: 7(6)

Published: Jan. 1, 2023

Addressing a gap in existing research, this study investigates the correlation between socioeconomic status and body mass index among 8-to-12-year-old Multan, Pakistan. It offers insights into obesity trends developing country context, highlighting economic disparities' role childhood obesity. This cross-sectional study, component of PAK-IPPL project focusing on was conducted during 2020–2021 academic year across higher secondary schools Multan division. We employed stratified random sampling for participant selection. Using Cochran's formula, sample size calculated to be 1360 three divisions, with 455 participants specifically from Multan. Anthropometric data were collected calculate index, analysis performed using IBM SPSS 22, encompassing descriptive statistics, Independent samples t-tests, chi-squared tests, ANOVA, Tukey's HSD test. The revealed no significant gender differences age, height, weight, children. However, boys showed significantly waist circumferences than girls (60.29 ± 9.55 cm vs. 57.38 8.03 cm, p < 0.05). SES found influence weight Body Mass Index, linked increased values. Notably, children backgrounds had an average 35.31 kg (± 8.84) BMI 18.06 kg/m² 3.80). combined effect SES, gender, age accounted approximately 14% variance Positive correlations observed circumference, varying according categories. highlights BMI, underscoring importance factors understanding combating These findings call targeted public health initiatives that account demographic factors. provided are valuable future research interventions aimed at reducing

Language: Английский

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Exploring the Relationship Between Sleep Patterns, BMI, and Academic Performance: A Comparative Study of Adolescent Students in Rural and Urban Areas of Multan DOI Creative Commons
Syed Muhammad Zeeshan Haider Hamdani, Jie Zhuang, Syed Danish Hamdani

et al.

Journal of Management Practices Humanities and Social Sciences, Journal Year: 2023, Volume and Issue: 7(5)

Published: Jan. 1, 2023

This study aimed to explore the interrelations among sleep duration, body mass index, and academic performance in adolescents from rural urban areas of Multan, Pakistan. The current study, utilizing a quantitative approach, focused on two primary research questions: impact nightly duration achievement role BMI this relationship. Conducted 2019 year, employed cross-sectional design included 250 high school students aged 12 14 South Punjab, participants, comprising 49.7% boys 50.3% girls, were selected through suitable sampling technique. Data analysis was performed using SPSS software, with significance level set at p < 0.05. Contrary expectations, longer found significantly improve adolescents. A positive correlation emerged between reduced improved outcomes. identified as mediator relationship, elucidating how patterns influence success. Notable disparities observed adolescents, rates insufficient linked overweight obesity risks. Urban generally slept less than ones, while showed higher tendency toward being underweight. highlights counterproductive nature sacrificing for gains, revealing that negatively impacts both health achievement. It calls re-evaluation educational priorities towards more holistic approach student wellbeing. findings suggest need policies focusing enhancing reducing stress, improving nutrition areas. Future studies should delve deeper into exploring interventions optimize sleep, health, learning diverse socio-ecological settings.

Language: Английский

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