Sources and Types of Social Support for Physical Activity Perceived by Fifth to Eighth Grade Girls

ConclusionsMothers are important sources of social support for PA. Having more than two sources may result in greater PA. Encouraging girls to increase their PA may not be sufficient.
Clinical RelevanceEfforts are needed from health professionals to prevent any decline in social support for PA as girls advance across adolescence.

Source: Journal of Nursing Scholarship - December 21, 2017 Category: Nursing Authors: Lorraine B. Robbins, Jiying Ling, Danielle M. Dalimonte ‐Merckling, Dhruv B. Sharma, Marion Bakhoya, Karin A. Pfeiffer Tags: ORIGINAL MANUSCRIPT Source Type: research