Mobilidade ativa: uma estratégia de saúde para crianças e adolescentes – um estudo piloto de coorte observacional.
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https://doi.org/10.37951/2674-9181.2025v7i1.8699Palavras-chave:
Active mobility, Adolescents, Physical Activity, Psychological Well-beingResumo
Active mobility in commuting between home and school has been recognized as a relevant strategy for promoting health among children and adolescents, as it contributes to increasing daily physical activity levels and developing healthy habits from a young age. However, there are still gaps in literature regarding the impacts of this behavior on physical and psychological indicators in schoolchildren. In this context, the present pilot study aimed to investigate the association between the use of active modes of transportation between home and school and indicators of physical health, physical activity levels, and subjective well-being in adolescents. This is a prospective observational analytical study conducted with a convenience sample of 20 adolescents aged between 14 and 17 years. Participants were divided into two groups according to the mode of transportation used for commuting between home and school: Active Modes Group (AMG) and Non-Active Modes Group (NMG). Data were collected using an electronic questionnaire administered in a school setting. The variables investigated included active mobility characteristics, habitual physical activity level, and body composition. The distance between home and school was estimated by georeferencing using Google Maps. Subjective well-being indicators were also assessed. The results indicated that the groups had similar characteristics in terms of age, BMI, body fat percentage, physical activity level, and distance between home and school. Although no statistically significant differences were observed in body composition variables, adolescents in the group that used active modes of transportation tended to have lower mean BMI and body fat percentage values when compared to the group that used passive transportation. Regarding psychological indicators, significant differences were observed between the groups. Adolescents who used active transportation had higher levels of positive effect and greater life satisfaction, as well as lower levels of negative affect. Consequently, overall subjective well-being was significantly higher in the active group compared to the non-active group. The findings of this pilot study suggest that active commuting between home and school may be associated with better indicators of psychological well-being and favorable trends in body composition in adolescents.
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