A theory ‐informed qualitative exploration of social and environmental determinants of physical activity and dietary choices in adolescents with intellectual disabilities in their final year of school

ConclusionsSchool structure, high self‐efficacy and social connectedness facilitate increased physical activity and healthier diet in adolescents with intellectual disabilities. Home life, low self‐efficacy and a lack of social connectedness can serve as a barrier to PA and a healthy diet.

Source: Journal of Applied Research in Intellectual Disabilities - April 12, 2017 Category: Disability Authors: Gemma Stevens, Andrew Jahoda, Lynsay Matthews, Catherine Hankey, Craig Melville, Heather Murray, Fiona Mitchell Tags: REVIEW Source Type: research