Relationship between adolescents’ frequency of physical activity and major social problems

Abstract

Objectives This study aims to determine whether the number of physical activities of adolescents affects subjective health status and variables related to social problems. The 2021 data was used from the National Health and Nutrition Survey, a nationwide health and nutrition survey that has been conducted every three years since 1998. By confirming the relationship between physical activity and the general characteristics of adolescents and health practices, major social problems of adolescents, and health practices, we aim to provide basic data needed to find ways to improve physical activity and health in adolescents. Methods 442 adolescents aged 12 to 18 were selected as subjects for the study, and frequency analysis was performed on the general characteristics of the subjects and the characteristics of major social problems of adolescents, and differences between general characteristics and major social problem characteristics of adolescents according to physical activity practice were analyzed using Independent Two Sample-test and One-way ANOVA, and Scheffé 's post-test was conducted. In addition, the relationship between physical activity practice and general characteristics and major social problems among adolescents was analyzed by Pearson correlation coefficient. Results The health of our country's youth shows a high correlation to their main health problems, including lack of physical activity and exercise, easy access to smoking and drinking, and an environment in which they are easily exposed to depression, anxiety, and stress. This study also found that drinking alcohol has a negative impact on the youth's body. It appeared to be a variable closely related to activity. Conclusions In conclusion, this study is significant in that it empirically investigated the relationship between the number of physical activities, subjective health perception, and social problems of adolescents, and in particular, it is academic in that it provided implications for promoting adolescent health by using reliable.