Research priorities for child and adolescent physical activity and sedentary behaviours: an international perspective using a twin-panel Delphi procedure

• Type: Article in International Scientific Journal
• Date: 2013

Authors

Gillis, L (Author) Other; Tomkinson, G (Author) Other; Olds, T (Author) Other; Moreira, C (Author) Other; Christie, C (Author) Other; Nigg, C (Author) Other; Cerin, E (Author) Other; Van Sluijs, E (Author) Other; Stratton, G (Author) Other; Janssen, I (Author) Other; Dorovolomo, J (Author) Other; Reilly, JJ (Author) Other; mota, j (Author) FADEUP; Zayed, K (Author) Other; Kawalski, K (Author) Other; Andersen, LB (Author) Other; Carrizosa, M (Author) Other; Tremblay, M (Author) Other; Chia, M (Author) Other; Hamlin, M (Author) Other; Thomas, NE (Author) Other; Maddison, R (Author) Other; Biddle, S (Author) Other; Gorely, T (Author) Other; Onywera, V (Author) Other; Van Mechelen, W (Author) Other

Journal

Title: International Journal of Behavioral Nutrition and Physical Activity

Vol. 10

Final page: 112

ISSN: 1479-5868

Publisher: Springer Nature

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Authenticus ID: P-008-FQF

DOI: 10.1186/1479-5868-10-112

Abstract (EN): Background: The quantity and quality of studies in child and adolescent physical activity and sedentary behaviour have rapidly increased, but research directions are often pursued in a reactive and uncoordinated manner. Aim: To arrive at an international consensus on research priorities in the area of child and adolescent physical activity and sedentary behaviour. Methods: Two independent panels, each consisting of 12 experts, undertook three rounds of a Delphi methodology. The Delphi methodology required experts to anonymously answer questions put forward by the researchers with feedback provided between each round. Results: The primary outcome of the study was a ranked set of 29 research priorities that aimed to be applicable for the next 10 years. The top three ranked priorities were: developing effective and sustainable interventions to increase children's physical activity long-term; policy and/or environmental change and their influence on children's physical activity and sedentary behaviour; and prospective, longitudinal studies of the independent effects of physical activity and sedentary behaviour on health. Conclusions: These research priorities can help to guide decisions on future research directions.

Language: English

Type (Professor's evaluation): Scientific

No. of pages: 8