A randomised control trial of physical activity in a perceived environment on self-esteem and mood in UK adolescents

作者：Wood Carly^*; Angus Caroline; Pretty Jules; Sandercock Gavin; Barton Jo

来源：International Journal of Environmental Health Research, 2013, 23(4): 311-320.

DOI：10.1080/09603123.2012.733935

• self-esteem
• mood
• physical activity
• natural environment
• adolescents

This study assessed whether exercising whilst viewing natural or built scenes affected self-esteem (SE) and mood in adolescents. Twenty-five adolescents participated in three exercise tests on consecutive days. A graded exercise test established the work rate equivalent to 50% heart rate reserve for use in subsequent constant load tests (CLTs). Participants undertook two 15-min CLTs in random order viewing scenes of either natural or built environments. Participants completed Rosenberg%26apos;s SE scale and the adolescent profile of mood states questionnaire pre- and post-exercise. There was a significant main effect for SE (F(1)=6.10; P%26lt;0.05) and mood (F(6)=5.29; P%26lt;0.001) due to exercise, but no effect of viewing different environmental scenes (P%26gt;0.05). Short bouts of moderate physical activity can have a positive impact on SE and mood in adolescents. Future research should incorporate field studies to examine the psychological effects of contact with real environments.

• 出版日期2013-8-1