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{"title":"Active Travel to School, Psychological Distress, Health Risk Behaviors, and Social-Environmental Factors Among Filipino Adolescents.","authors":"Earl Francis Infante Mallari, Karl Peltzer, Lyndon Esconde Santos, Huyen-Trang Luu-Thi, Thanh-Thao Nguyen-Thi, Kristine Lin, Mein-Woei Suen","doi":"10.1123/jpah.2025-0791","DOIUrl":"10.1123/jpah.2025-0791","url":null,"abstract":"<p><strong>Introduction: </strong>Active travel to school-walking or biking to school-is a valuable source of physical activity with benefits for physical and mental health. This study examined the association of active travel to school with psychological distress, health risk behaviors, and social-environmental factors among Filipino school-going adolescents.</p><p><strong>Methods: </strong>The current study analyzed data from the 2011, 2015, and 2019 Global School-based Health Survey.</p><p><strong>Results: </strong>Multivariable logistic regressions showed that those who engaged in frequent active travel to school were more likely to report loneliness and sedentary behavior (≥3 h). On the other hand, frequent active travel was associated with lower chances of having no close friends, being physically inactive, reporting infrequent physical activity, physical education attendance, drinking alcohol, using tobacco, marijuana, and drugs, and consuming fast-food and soft drinks.</p><p><strong>Conclusions: </strong>These findings suggest that frequent active travel to school is linked to more beneficial than detrimental outcomes. Policymakers are encouraged to strengthen infrastructure that supports safe walking and biking to school to maximize these health and social benefits for Filipino youth.</p>","PeriodicalId":16812,"journal":{"name":"Journal of physical activity & health","volume":" ","pages":"832-839"},"PeriodicalIF":2.6,"publicationDate":"2026-02-12","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"146180467","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":4,"RegionCategory":"医学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}

{"title":"Influence of Ethnicity Classification Methods on Physical Activity Outcomes Among Adolescents.","authors":"Ziang Li, Justin Richards, Hayley McGlashan-Fainu, Melody Smith","doi":"10.1123/jpah.2025-0341","DOIUrl":"10.1123/jpah.2025-0341","url":null,"abstract":"<p><strong>Background: </strong>Physical activity (PA) is essential to adolescent health. International research has shown ethnic disparities in PA, and the method used to classify ethnicity may influence how disparities are detected and interpreted particularly in increasingly multiethnic societies. This study examined how different ethnicity classification methods affect adolescent PA outcomes.</p><p><strong>Methods: </strong>Secondary analysis was conducted using data from the 2023 Voice of Rangatahi survey in Aotearoa New Zealand (n = 19,776; ages 12-19 y). PA was measured using a discrete scale (0-7 d/wk) and a binary variable (>4 vs ≤4 d/wk). Ethnicity was self-identified and classified using 4 methods: Prioritized, Total Response, and Single/Combination (8- and 15-group). Analyses applied regression and nonparametric tests.</p><p><strong>Results: </strong>Overall, 24.3% identified as multiethnicity. Asian adolescents consistently reported the lowest PA outcomes (mean = 3.51-3.67 d/wk; 34.4%-36.3% achieving >4 d/wk), while multiethnic Pacific Peoples/European reported the highest (mean = 4.34 d/wk; 52% achieving >4 d/wk). The Single/Combination 15-group method provided the greatest intergroup differentiation (χ2(13) = 218.65, P < .001), whereas the Total Response method attenuated contrasts. The Single/Combination 8-group method demonstrated the best model fit (lowest Akaike Information Criterion/Bayesian Information Criterion).</p><p><strong>Conclusions: </strong>Ethnicity classification strongly influences observed disparities in adolescent PA. The Single/Combination 8-group method may be most suitable for research applications due to better model fit and parsimony, while the 15-group method offers finer differentiation to guide policy and the design of targeted interventions. Selecting context-appropriate classification methods is critical for accurately identifying disparities and informing equitable, culturally responsive PA interventions.</p>","PeriodicalId":16812,"journal":{"name":"Journal of physical activity & health","volume":" ","pages":"786-797"},"PeriodicalIF":2.6,"publicationDate":"2026-02-09","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"146157525","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":4,"RegionCategory":"医学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}

{"title":"Play Equipment Diversity at Home: Unraveling Its Relationship With Screen Time Among Preschoolers in China.","authors":"Jie Feng, Jingsi Wen, Jinghao Sui, Junqiao Hu, Youzhi Ke, Danqing Zhang, Yiping Yan, Yang Liu","doi":"10.1123/jpah.2025-0683","DOIUrl":"10.1123/jpah.2025-0683","url":null,"abstract":"<p><strong>Background: </strong>Evidence linking specific types and quantities of home play equipment to preschoolers' screen time is limited, with unclear differences between weekdays and weekends and scarce data from Asian contexts. This study aimed to investigate the relationship between the quantity of play equipment at home in various categories and screen time on both weekdays and weekends, as well as to assess potential differences based on sex.</p><p><strong>Methods: </strong>In this cross-sectional study, 610 preschoolers and their parents participated. Parents reported the availability of play equipment at home using questionnaires, which were then categorized by physical and functional characteristics. Additionally, parents provided information on their children's screen time using the Children's Leisure Activities Study Survey questionnaire-Chinese version, along with demographic details. Generalized linear models with a gamma distribution and log link were utilized to examine the relationship between play equipment at home and screen time.</p><p><strong>Results: </strong>A total of 610 preschoolers (5.3 [1.0] y; 55.9% boys) were included in the analysis. A greater availability of equipment that fosters multiple movement skills was linked to reduced screen time on weekdays (B = -0.04; 95% confidence interval, -0.06 to -0.01). Additionally, a higher quantity of equipment with specific physical (eg, medium, portability, outdoor suitability) and functional features (eg, team-based use, recreational purpose, moderate to vigorous intensity, and multiskill development) was correlated with lower weekend screen time. These associations varied between boys and girls.</p><p><strong>Conclusions: </strong>Our findings demonstrated a connection between the presence of play equipment at home and screen time, especially during weekends. An increased amount of equipment with certain physical and functional traits was associated with reduced screen time. These insights highlight the importance of focusing on specific equipment features to promote healthier lifestyles for preschoolers.</p>","PeriodicalId":16812,"journal":{"name":"Journal of physical activity & health","volume":" ","pages":"886-893"},"PeriodicalIF":2.6,"publicationDate":"2026-02-06","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"146132112","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":4,"RegionCategory":"医学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}

{"title":"Association of the \"Weekend Warrior\" Exercise Pattern With Sarcopenia in Middle-Aged and Older Adults: Comparison With Regular Activity and Inactivity Patterns.","authors":"Bokun Kim, Yosuke Osuka, Yoshiro Okubo, Xiaoguang Zhao, Sechang Oh","doi":"10.1123/jpah.2025-0418","DOIUrl":"10.1123/jpah.2025-0418","url":null,"abstract":"<p><strong>Purpose: </strong>Although the \"weekend warrior (WW)\" physical activity (PA) pattern has known health benefits, its association with sarcopenia is unclear. This study examined whether the WW PA pattern is associated with a lower likelihood of sarcopenia compared with the inactive and regularly active (RA) PA patterns.</p><p><strong>Methods: </strong>This cross-sectional study included 28,918 participants. Individuals reporting ≥150 minutes per week of moderate PA, ≥75 minutes per week of vigorous PA, or ≥ 150 minutes per week of moderate to vigorous leisure-time PA were classified as \"active.\" Within the active group, those exercising 1 to 2 days per week were categorized as WWs, and those exercising on ≥3 days per week were categorized as RA. Sarcopenia was defined as a sarcopenia index >2 SD below the sex-specific reference.</p><p><strong>Results: </strong>In a logistic regression adjusted for all covariates, WWs had significantly lower odds of sarcopenia compared with both inactive (OR 0.16; 95% CI, 0.07-0.35) and RA individuals (OR 0.25; 95% CI, 0.11-0.56). RA participants also showed reduced odds compared with the inactive group (OR 0.64; 95% CI, 0.52-0.79). Regarding PA volume, the Kruskal-Wallis test indicated that RA participants participate in more moderate-intensity PA (RA 159.3 vs WW 125.3 min/wk), whereas WWs engaged in more vigorous-intensity PA (RA 32.4 vs WW 47.1 min/wk).</p><p><strong>Conclusions: </strong>The WW PA pattern was associated with a lower prevalence of sarcopenia compared with both inactive and RA individuals, suggesting that concentrated, infrequent but high-intensity activity may help reduce sarcopenia risk-particularly for those with limited time.</p>","PeriodicalId":16812,"journal":{"name":"Journal of physical activity & health","volume":" ","pages":"806-813"},"PeriodicalIF":2.6,"publicationDate":"2026-01-29","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"146086171","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":4,"RegionCategory":"医学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}

{"title":"Differences in Children's Physical Activity During Outdoor and Indoor School Recess in Hot Weather.","authors":"Allison Poulos, Umar Hassan, Kylie Wilson, Jenni Vanos, Ariane Middel","doi":"10.1123/jpah.2025-0448","DOIUrl":"10.1123/jpah.2025-0448","url":null,"abstract":"<p><strong>Background: </strong>Outdoor recess during school is a prominent source of children's physical activity; however, children's movement is likely affected when recess is moved indoors due to inclement weather. This study assessed the amount and intensity of children's physical activity during school recess when it took place inside gyms or classrooms compared with traditional outdoor recess during periods of high heat.</p><p><strong>Methods: </strong>This cross-sectional observational study included assessments of movement intensity levels during recess (sedentary, light, and moderate to vigorous physical activity [MVPA]) among fifth-grade children (N = 251; ages = 10-12 y) at 5 schools in the Phoenix Metropolitan Area (Arizona, United States) between August and September 2024. School personnel determined the locations for recess (in classrooms, gyms, or outdoors). Physical activity levels were assessed using the System for Observing Play and Leisure Activity in Youth during 91 observations across 15 recess periods. Differences in mean physical activity intensities were compared between recess locations for the entire sample and by child sex using 1-way analyses of variance.</p><p><strong>Results: </strong>Outdoor temperatures ranged from 91 to 109 °F (33-43 °C). Most recess was held outside (60%), with 20% in classrooms and 20% in gyms. All physical activity intensities differed between locations, with the greatest difference in time occurring in MVPA in gyms (51%) and outdoors (28%) compared with classrooms (11%), where children were mainly sedentary (71%). Boys spent more time in MVPA and less time sedentary than girls across all settings.</p><p><strong>Conclusions: </strong>Having indoor facilities to support movement such as gyms provides more MVPA and less time sitting compared with classrooms or outdoors on high-heat days.</p>","PeriodicalId":16812,"journal":{"name":"Journal of physical activity & health","volume":" ","pages":"824-831"},"PeriodicalIF":2.6,"publicationDate":"2026-01-29","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"146086151","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":4,"RegionCategory":"医学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}

{"title":"Time Trends in Weekend Warriors and Other Leisure-Time Physical Activity Patterns in Brazilian Adults, 2009-2023.","authors":"Maurício Dos Santos, Marcela Mello Soares, Jacqueline Wahrhaftig, Gerson Ferrari, Rafael Claro, Leandro F M Rezende","doi":"10.1123/jpah.2025-0619","DOIUrl":"10.1123/jpah.2025-0619","url":null,"abstract":"<p><strong>Background: </strong>Distinct patterns of leisure-time physical activity (LTPA) have been associated with different health outcomes. Yet, time trends of different LTPA patterns remain insufficiently described. In this study, we examined time trends (2009-2023) in the prevalence of the weekend warrior and other LTPA patterns among Brazilian adults and described their sociodemographic, lifestyle, and cardiometabolic profiles.</p><p><strong>Methods: </strong>This time-series study included 643,196 Brazilian adult participants (≥18 y) from the Vigitel surveys between 2009 and 2023. Adults achieving physical activity guidelines (≥150 min/wk of moderate or ≥75 min/wk of vigorous LTPA) were classified as weekend warriors (1-2 sessions/wk), intermediate actives (3-4 sessions/wk), or regularly actives (≥5 sessions/wk). Prais-Winsten regression models were performed to identify time trends of LTPA patterns, as well as lifestyle factors and cardiometabolic conditions across LTPA patterns.</p><p><strong>Results: </strong>Adults achieving physical activity guidelines increased from 30.3% in 2009 to 40.6% in 2023, with higher levels among men, younger adults, and those with ≥12 years of education. The weekend warriors pattern declined from 5.9% to 3.1% particularly among men, whereas intermediate (11.3% to 17.4%), and regularly active (13.0% to 20.1%) patterns increased. Among weekend warriors, smoking and binge drinking remained elevated, obesity prevalence doubled, hypertension increased, and diabetes remained stable.</p><p><strong>Conclusion: </strong>Leisure-time physical activity increased between 2009 and 2023 in Brazil. Weekend warrior pattern decreased, whereas intermediate and regularly active patterns increased during this period. Weekend warriors showed worse trends in smoking, binge drinking, obesity, and hypertension.</p>","PeriodicalId":16812,"journal":{"name":"Journal of physical activity & health","volume":" ","pages":"718-733"},"PeriodicalIF":2.6,"publicationDate":"2026-01-28","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"146029719","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":4,"RegionCategory":"医学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}

{"title":"Effects of Mind-Body Exercise Therapies on Patients With Fibromyalgia: A Systematic Review and Meta-analysis.","authors":"Bo Zhang, Wenpian Ruan, Haidong Chen, Lianzhen Ma, Jiewei Ma","doi":"10.1123/jpah.2025-0207","DOIUrl":"10.1123/jpah.2025-0207","url":null,"abstract":"<p><strong>Background: </strong>Fibromyalgia (FM) is a chronic condition characterized by widespread pain and functional impairment. While mind-body exercise (MBE) therapies are recommended, their comparative efficacy and optimal dosage remain unclear. This systematic review and meta-analysis aimed to evaluate the effects of different types, durations, and intensities of MBE on FM symptoms.</p><p><strong>Methods: </strong>We conducted a systematic search of 7 electronic databases for randomized controlled trial of MBE (Tai Chi, Qigong, Yoga, Pilates) for adults with FM. The primary outcome was the Fibromyalgia Impact Questionnaire (FIQ). Secondary outcomes included pain (Visual Analogue Scale, Numeric Rating Scale), sleep quality (Pittsburgh Sleep Quality Index), and psychological status (Beck Depression Inventory, Hospital Anxiety and Depression Scale). A random effects meta-analysis was performed, with subgroup analyses based on intervention type, duration (<40, 40-80, >80 h), and intensity (low, medium).</p><p><strong>Results: </strong>Twenty-one randomized controlled trials involving 1155 patients were included. MBE was associated with significant improvements in quality of life (FIQ: mean difference [MD] = -11.44), pain (Visual Analogue Scale: MD = -1.33), sleep quality (Pittsburgh Sleep Quality Index: MD = -2.13), and depression (Beck Depression Inventory: MD = -3.67), though with substantial heterogeneity. Subgroup analyses suggested that Tai Chi may be associated with the broadest and most consistent benefits. A potential dose-response relationship was observed, with interventions lasting over 40 hours showing greater improvements in FIQ. Furthermore, exploratory analysis indicated that low-intensity exercise might be particularly effective for pain and sleep, whereas medium-intensity exercise appeared to have a stronger effect on depression and physical function (short form-36 Physical Component Summary). The overall effects on FIQ and pain appeared to be clinically meaningful.</p><p><strong>Conclusion: </strong>The available evidence suggests that MBE is a beneficial adjunctive therapy for improving a range of symptoms in patients with FM. While limited by heterogeneity, our findings indicate that Tai Chi may be a particularly promising modality. To potentially optimize clinical outcomes, programs exceeding 40 hours in total duration could be considered. The choice of exercise intensity may also be a relevant factor to tailor to a patient's primary symptoms, a hypothesis that warrants further investigation.</p>","PeriodicalId":16812,"journal":{"name":"Journal of physical activity & health","volume":"23 5","pages":"600-617"},"PeriodicalIF":2.6,"publicationDate":"2026-01-27","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"147690747","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":4,"RegionCategory":"医学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}

{"title":"Exploring Which of Timing or Accumulation of Physical Activity During Adolescence Better Predicts Physical Activity in Early Adulthood.","authors":"Pierre Philippe Wilson Registe, Pierre Faivre, Pamela Tanguay, François Gallant, Saïd Mekari, Mathieu Bélanger","doi":"10.1123/jpah.2025-0617","DOIUrl":"10.1123/jpah.2025-0617","url":null,"abstract":"<p><strong>Background: </strong>Adolescence is key for developing physical activity (PA) habits that persist into adulthood. However, whether the timing of adolescent PA matters remains unclear. This study compares the timing versus cumulative exposure to adolescent PA in predicting young adults' PA levels and trajectories.</p><p><strong>Methods: </strong>Data were drawn from the MATCH (Monitoring Activities of Teenagers to Comprehend their Habits) study. A purposive sample of 530 participants self-reported their weekly number of days with ≥60 minutes of moderate to vigorous PA every 4 months from 2011 to 2019 (ages 11-18). Young adult PA (ages 20-23) was assessed annually from 2020 to 2024 using the International Physical Activity Questionnaire. Adolescent PA history was operationalized as either a Cumulative Index of Exposure or a Weighted Cumulative Exposure, which assigns age-specific weights. Associations between adolescent and young adult PA were estimated using generalized linear mixed models.</p><p><strong>Results: </strong>Young adult PA declined over time. Weighted cumulative exposure provided a better fit than Cumulative Index of Exposure and indicated that early adolescent PA (11-15 y) protects against young adult PA decline (eg, age 11: exp(β) = 1.007, 95% CI, 1.003-1.012; 15: exp(β) = 1.016, 95% CI, 1.003-1.029), whereas late adolescent PA (≥17 y) better predicts adult PA levels at the beginning of early adulthood (17: exp(β) = 1.061, 95% CI, 1.050-1.073; 20: exp(β) = 1.275, 95% CI, 1.210-1.343).</p><p><strong>Conclusions: </strong>PA levels in early and late adolescence appear to be differently related to young adult PA. Public health strategies should promote sustained PA throughout adolescence, with particular emphasis on PA levels during the transition to adulthood.</p>","PeriodicalId":16812,"journal":{"name":"Journal of physical activity & health","volume":"23 6","pages":"777-785"},"PeriodicalIF":2.6,"publicationDate":"2026-01-24","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"147941859","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":4,"RegionCategory":"医学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}

{"title":"Inequities in Access: Public Open Spaces and Physical Activity Disparities Among Brazilian Preschoolers in Vulnerable Communities.","authors":"Anastácio Neco de Souza Filho, Rogério César Fermino, Thaynã Alves Bezerra, Alex Antonio Florindo, Andreia Isabel Nogueira Pizarro, Paulo Felipe Ribeiro Bandeira, Clarice Maria de Lucena Martins","doi":"10.1123/jpah.2025-0426","DOIUrl":"10.1123/jpah.2025-0426","url":null,"abstract":"<p><strong>Background: </strong>Public open spaces (POS) can promote physical activity (PA) in children, but evidence of their role in vulnerable contexts remains limited. This study examines how POS characteristics (distance, quality, and parental perception) influence PA among preschoolers in low-income neighborhoods.</p><p><strong>Methods: </strong>This cross-sectional study was conducted in public preschools in peripheral neighborhoods of a capital city in Northeastern Brazil. Moderate to vigorous PA (MVPA) and total PA (TPA) of 128 preschoolers aged 3-5 (56.9% male) were measured using accelerometry. POS accessibility and quality were assessed using the Physical Activity Resource Assessment and Geographic Information Systems. Parental perceptions of the neighborhood and sociodemographic data were collected through interviews. Binary (for MVPA) and ordinal (for TPA) logistic regressions tested associations, adjusting for sex, age, maternal education, and income (P < .05).</p><p><strong>Results: </strong>Preschoolers' mean MVPA time was 67.6 (20.0) and TPA time was 296.6 (52.4). A greater Euclidean distance from home to the POS was associated with greater odds of meeting MVPA recommendations (odds ratio [OR] = 6.34; P < .01). Greater walking distance (OR = 2.23; P = .02), higher POS quality (OR = 1.05; P < .01), and nighttime safety (OR = 0.39; P = .02) significantly predicted TPA levels.</p><p><strong>Conclusion: </strong>In socially vulnerable environments, POS distance and quality play differentiated roles in preschoolers' PA. Although a greater distance may encourage active travel, the quality and safety of POS remain critical to PA. Therefore, equitable urban planning is necessary to optimize POS resources for preschoolers in vulnerable communities.</p>","PeriodicalId":16812,"journal":{"name":"Journal of physical activity & health","volume":" ","pages":"798-805"},"PeriodicalIF":2.6,"publicationDate":"2026-01-22","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"146030204","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":4,"RegionCategory":"医学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}

{"title":"Toward an International Consensus on a Social Return on Investment Model of Recreational Physical Activity and Sport Participation: A Delphi Study.","authors":"Inés Nieto, Xián Mayo, Larissa Davies, Lindsey J Reece, Ben Strafford, Alfonso Jimenez","doi":"10.1123/jpah.2025-0362","DOIUrl":"10.1123/jpah.2025-0362","url":null,"abstract":"<p><strong>Background: </strong>Investment in recreational physical activity and sports participation (PAS) needs to be justified. The Social Return on Investment (SROI) is a framework that aims to quantify social value, but there is no standard on how to apply it to the PAS sector. This study uses the Delphi method to reach international consensus on (1) the definition of social value of PAS, (2) the social outcomes that should be measured, and (3) the tools to measure and value them.</p><p><strong>Methods: </strong>The preparing phase included a systematic review, initial interviews, and 2 creative workshops. During the conducting phase, a pilot was followed by 3 iterative rounds of communication with experts. Participants indicated their level of agreement with different statements. Consensus was reached if ≥70% of the panel agreed or disagreed. Small expert meetings were used as an additional step.</p><p><strong>Results: </strong>Fifty-nine experts completed the first round and consensus was reached in all statements. There was 100% of agreement that Health, Education, Subjective Well-being, and Social Capital should be outcomes of a Social Return on Investment model of PAS and 85.7% for Crime. However, the results from the small expert meetings led to the removal of Social Capital and Crime from the final model. Stability of consensus (≤10% variability) was reached.</p><p><strong>Conclusions: </strong>This study provides the initial phase for a standardized international PAS Social Return on Investment model to guide policymakers, industry, and any stakeholder interested in the evaluation of the social value generated by their activity.</p>","PeriodicalId":16812,"journal":{"name":"Journal of physical activity & health","volume":" ","pages":"699-717"},"PeriodicalIF":2.6,"publicationDate":"2026-01-22","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"146029697","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":4,"RegionCategory":"医学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}