The Effects of Physical Activity on Healthy Lifestyle, Self-Esteem and Psychological Well-Being

NCT06618950 | Completed

• 1 other identifier: hakanavan-0002
• Study Type: interventional
• Target: 84
• Locations: 1 country
• Sites: 1

Brief Summary

Introduction Adolescence is a critical developmental stage marked by significant physical, emotional, cognitive, and social changes. Establishing healthy lifestyle habits during this time is essential for overall well-being. Health Promotion Health promotion enhances individual well-being through self-regulation and the adoption of healthy behaviors, including physical activity, proper nutrition, safe sexual practices, stress management, and avoidance of harmful substances. Importance of Physical Activity Physical activity tends to decline in adolescence but is vital for mental health, reducing anxiety and depression, and boosting self-esteem and academic performance. Planning Physical Activity Engaging in regular, planned physical activity is crucial for maintaining its benefits. Inconsistent participation can lead to diminished positive effects. Research Objective This study investigates the impact of regular physical activity on the healthy lifestyle behaviors, self-esteem, and psychological well-being of late adolescents. Research Hypotheses

1. 1.Physical activity positively affects healthy lifestyle behaviors.
2. 2.Physical activity enhances self-esteem.
3. 3.Physical activity improves psychological well-being. Method An analytical interventional study will involve students aged 18-21 from Kahramanmaraş Sutcu Imam University. Participants will be randomly assigned to either an intervention group (12-week physical activity program) or a control group (routine education). Both groups will complete pre- and post-tests using established scales.

Conditions

Physical Activity Awareness; Healthy Lifestyle Behaviors

Outcome Measures

Primary Outcomes (1)

• Development of Healthy Lifestyle behaviors

  Health promotion can be achieved by transforming self-regulation and healthy lifestyle behaviors into permanent habits in adolescents. For this purpose, the Healthy Lifestyle Behaviors Scale will be used. The Healthy Lifestyle Behaviors Scale allows the determination of healthy lifestyle behaviors at all stages of adolescence. The maximum score that can be obtained from the scale is 160 and the minimum score is 40. Although there is no cut-off point, it is reported that as the score increases, the level of positive health behaviors also increases.

  12 weeks

Study Arms (2)

Control Group

NO INTERVENTION

Intervention

EXPERIMENTAL

Behavioral: physical activity

Interventions

physical activity BEHAVIORAL

The key factor that distinguishes this study from others is its comprehensive examination of the effects of regular physical activity on late adolescents, not only in terms of physical health but also regarding healthy lifestyle behaviors, self-esteem, and psychological well-being. While other studies typically focus on the benefits of physical activity for physical health, this research considers the broader psychological and social development of adolescents, offering a wider perspective. Additionally, its emphasis on the sustainability of a planned and structured physical activity regimen, along with its approach to transforming physical activity into a lifestyle, represents a significant difference.

Intervention

Eligibility Criteria

• Age: 18 Years - 21 Years
• Sex: all
• Healthy Volunteers: Yes
• Age Groups: Adult (18-64)

You may qualify if:

• Must be a student at Kahramanmaraş Sutcu Imam University School of Health Services,
• Aged between 18-21,
• Must be willing to participate in the research.

You may not qualify if:

• Incomplete questionnaire forms,
• Failure to participate in at least one physical activity session.

Sponsors & Collaborators

• Kahramanmaras Sutcu Imam University: lead

Study Sites (1)

Kahramanmaraş Sütçü İmam University

Kahramanmaraş, Eyalet/Yerleşke, 46000, Turkey (Türkiye)

Location

MeSH Terms

Interventions

Exercise

Intervention Hierarchy (Ancestors)

Motor Activity; Movement; Musculoskeletal Physiological Phenomena; Musculoskeletal and Neural Physiological Phenomena

Study Design

• Study Type: interventional
• Phase: not applicable
• Allocation: RANDOMIZED
• Masking: DOUBLE
• Who Masked: PARTICIPANT, OUTCOMES ASSESSOR
• Purpose: PREVENTION
• Intervention Model: PARALLEL
• Sponsor Type: OTHER
• Responsible Party: PRINCIPAL INVESTIGATOR
• PI Title: doktor

Study Record Dates

• First Submitted: September 25, 2024
• First Posted: October 1, 2024
• Study Start: October 13, 2024
• Primary Completion: January 3, 2025
• Study Completion: January 15, 2025
• Last Updated: February 4, 2025

Record last verified: 2025-02

Locations

TU (1)