ICPS
2019 International Convention of Psychological Science · 2019
The Bidirectional Associations between Internalizing Problems and Physical Activity Among Young Adolescents: Findings from a Longitudinal Study
- Gabrielle Yale-Souliere
University of Montreal - Frederic Briere
University of Montreal - Arianne Imbeault
Université de Montréal
Abstract
Internalizing symptoms (depression and anxiety) at age 12 predicted lower subsequent PA in age 13. However, PA at age 12 did not predict subsequent internalizing symptoms in age 13. Moderation analyses showed that anxious symptoms were associated with reduced subsequent PA only in girls.
Health/Exercise/Sport
