Research priorities for child and adolescent physical activity and sedentary behaviours: an international perspective using a twin-panel Delphi procedure
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Gillis, L, Tomkinson, G, Olds, T, Moreira, C, Christie, C, Nigg, C, Cerin, E, Van Sluijs, E, Stratton, G, Janssen, I, Dorovolomo, J, Reilly, JJ, Mota, J, Zayed, K, Kawalski, K, Andersen, LB, Carrizosa, M, Tremblay, M, Chia, M, Hamlin, Michael, Thomas, NE, Maddison, R, Biddle, S, Gorely, T, Onywera, V, Van Mechelen, W
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2013-10-24
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Journal Article
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ANZSRC::160511 Research, Science and Technology Policy, ANZSRC::160807 Sociological Methodology and Research Methods, ANZSRC::170114 Sport and Exercise Psychology, ANZSRC::1106 Human Movement and Sports Sciences, ANZSRC::110602 Exercise Physiology, ANZSRC::3210 Nutrition and dietetics, ANZSRC::4202 Epidemiology, ANZSRC::4207 Sports science and exercise
Abstract
Background: The quantity and quality of studies in child and adolescent physical activity and sedentary behaviour have rapidly increased, but research directions are often pursued in a reactive and uncoordinated manner.
Aim: To arrive at an international consensus on research priorities in the area of child and adolescent physical activity and sedentary behaviour.
Methods: Two independent panels, each consisting of 12 experts, undertook three rounds of a Delphi methodology. The Delphi methodology required experts to anonymously answer questions put forward by the researchers with feedback provided between each round.
Results: The primary outcome of the study was a ranked set of 29 research priorities that aimed to be applicable for the next 10 years. The top three ranked priorities were: developing effective and sustainable interventions to increase children’s physical activity long-term; policy and/or environmental change and their influence on children’s physical activity and sedentary behaviour; and prospective, longitudinal studies of the independent effects of physical activity and sedentary behaviour on health.
Conclusions: These research priorities can help to guide decisions on future research directions.
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