Are adolescents who do physical activity with their parents more active and mentally healthier?
Articles and reports: 82-003-X202500100002Description: Adolescents who engage in physical activity experience positive mental health outcomes. However, the increasing prevalence of physical inactivity combined with high screen time use is a growing concern among adolescents. This study examines the associations of family physical activity with adolescents’ moderate- to vigorous-intensity physical activity and recreational screen time recommendation adherence as well as their mental health using a large and nationally-representative sample of Canadian adolescents.
Issue Number: 2025001Author(s): Colley, Rachel C.; Lang, Justin J.; Prince, Stephanie A.; Tremblay, Mark S.; Chaput, Jean-Philippe; Cohen, AnaelleDOI: https://doi.org/10.25318/82-003-x202500100002-engMain Product:Health Reports