A randomised control trial of physical activity in a perceived environment on self-esteem and mood in UK adolescents

Wood, C., Angus, C., Pretty, J., Sandercock, G. and Barton, J. 2013. A randomised control trial of physical activity in a perceived environment on self-esteem and mood in UK adolescents. International Journal of Environmental Health Research. 23 (4), pp. 311-320. https://doi.org/10.1080/09603123.2012.733935

TitleA randomised control trial of physical activity in a perceived environment on self-esteem and mood in UK adolescents
TypeJournal article
AuthorsWood, C., Angus, C., Pretty, J., Sandercock, G. and Barton, J.
Abstract

This study assessed whether exercising whilst viewing natural or built scenes affected self-esteem (SE) and mood in adolescents. Twenty-five adolescents participated in three exercise tests on consecutive days. A graded exercise test established the work rate equivalent to 50% heart rate reserve for use in subsequent constant load tests (CLTs). Participants undertook two 15-min CLTs in random order viewing scenes of either natural or built environments. Participants completed Rosenberg’s SE scale and the adolescent profile of mood states questionnaire pre- and post-exercise. There was a significant main effect for SE (F(1) = 6.10; P < 0.05) and mood (F(6) = 5.29; P < 0.001) due to exercise, but no effect of viewing different environmental scenes (P > 0.05). Short bouts of moderate physical activity can have a positive impact on SE and mood in adolescents. Future research should incorporate field studies to examine the psychological effects of contact with real environments.

Keywordsself-esteem
mood
physical activity
natual environment
adolescents
JournalInternational Journal of Environmental Health Research
Journal citation23 (4), pp. 311-320
ISSN0960-3123
Year2013
PublisherPubMed Central
Accepted author manuscript
Digital Object Identifier (DOI)https://doi.org/10.1080/09603123.2012.733935
Publication dates
Published18 Oct 2012

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