Perceived Barriers and Facilitators to Physical Activity in Turkish Youth

NCT07320131 | Not Yet Recruiting

• 1 other identifier: 1000
• Study Type: observational
• Target: 318
• Locations: 0 countries
• Sites: N/A

Brief Summary

Physical activity is a key determinant of physical and mental health among youth; however, participation levels are often influenced by various perceived barriers and facilitators. Understanding these perceptions, together with related psychosocial factors, will provide valuable insights for the development of targeted interventions. This study will aim to investigate perceived barriers and facilitators to physical activity among Turkish youth and to examine their associations with physical activity levels, perceived stress, and daytime sleepiness. This cross-sectional study will include individuals aged 15-24 years. Participants' sociodemographic characteristics will be recorded. Data will be collected using four validated questionnaires administered in a face-to-face setting. Perceived barriers and facilitators to physical activity will be assessed using the Barriers and Facilitators to Youth Physical Activity Questionnaire (BFYPA). Physical activity levels will be evaluated using the short form of the International Physical Activity Questionnaire (IPAQ-SF). Perceived stress levels will be measured using the Perceived Stress Scale (PSS), and daytime sleepiness will be assessed using the Epworth Sleepiness Scale (ESS). Appropriate statistical analyses will be performed to examine relationships between study variables.

Conditions

Healthy Participants

Keywords

Youth; Physical Activity; Barriers; Facilitators; Sleepiness

Outcome Measures

Primary Outcomes (2)

• The Barriers and Facilitators to Youth Physical Activity Questionnaire

  The Barriers and Facilitators to Youth Physical Activity Questionnaire (BFYPA) will be used to assess perceived barriers and facilitators to physical activity among youth. The questionnaire will evaluate multiple dimensions of physical activity-related barriers and facilitators through standardized self-report items, with higher scores indicating greater perceived influence of barriers or facilitators.

  1 day

• International Physical Activity Questionnaire-Short Form (IPAQ-SF)

  The International Physical Activity Questionnaire-Short Form (IPAQ-SF) will be used to assess participants' physical activity levels over the previous seven days. Physical activity will be quantified in metabolic equivalent task minutes per week (MET-min/week) based on the frequency and duration of walking, moderate-intensity, and vigorous-intensity activities.

  1 day

Secondary Outcomes (2)

• Perceived Stress Scale (PSS)

  1 day

• Epworth Sleepiness Scale (ESS)

  1 day

Study Arms (1)

Youth with aged 15-24

Eligibility Criteria

• Age: 15 Years - 24 Years
• Sex: all
• Healthy Volunteers: Yes
• Age Groups: Child (0-17), Adult (18-64)
• Sampling Method: Non-Probability Sample

Study Population

The Physiotherapy and Rehabilitation Application and Research Center of Istinye University

You may qualify if:

• Being between 15 and 24 years old
• Being a volunteer

You may not qualify if:

• Having a musculoskeletal problem that may alter physical activity habits
• Having a cardiovascular or respiratory problem
• Having diabetes mellitus
• Taking chronic medication
• Having a body mass index of 35 kg/m2 or higher
• Having any other condition that would prevent physical activity

Sponsors & Collaborators

• Istinye University: lead

MeSH Terms

Conditions

Motor Activity; Sleepiness

Condition Hierarchy (Ancestors)

Behavior; Signs and Symptoms; Pathological Conditions, Signs and Symptoms

Study Design

• Study Type: observational
• Observational Model: COHORT
• Time Perspective: CROSS SECTIONAL
• Target Duration: 1 Day
• Sponsor Type: OTHER
• Responsible Party: PRINCIPAL INVESTIGATOR
• PI Title: Assistant Professor

Study Record Dates

• First Submitted: December 22, 2025
• First Posted: January 6, 2026
• Study Start: December 28, 2025
• Primary Completion: February 10, 2026
• Study Completion: February 20, 2026
• Last Updated: January 6, 2026

Record last verified: 2025-12