A scoping review of peer-led physical activity interventions involving young people: Theoretical approaches, intervention rationales, and effects

Publikation: Bidrag til tidsskriftReviewfagfællebedømt

Dokumenter

  • Julie Hellesøe Christensen
  • Peter Elsborg
  • Paulina Sander Melby
  • Nielsen, Glen
  • Peter Bentsen

The use of peer-to-peer approaches in health promotion interventions targeting youth seems to be a strategy with great potential. The aim of this study was to synthesize and assess the elements and conditions that contribute to the effectiveness of youth-led physical activity interventions. This was done using a scoping review addressing the following three research questions: What are the theoretical and intervention rationales behind peer-led physical activity interventions? What can be established regarding the effects of such interventions on participants and peer leaders? How can such interventions be strengthened? The review included 43 studies on the peer-to-peer approach, with youth in the role as peer leaders, in physical activity interventions. The identified studies suggest that youth peer leadership initiatives can increase physical activity for youth and children. However, the studies varied on a range of parameters and did not reveal any clear patterns of factors associated with impact.

OriginalsprogEngelsk
TidsskriftYouth & Society
Vol/bind53
Udgave nummer5
Sider (fra-til)811-840
Antal sider30
ISSN0044-118X
DOI
StatusUdgivet - 2021

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CURIS 2021 NEXS 175

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