Physical activity buffers the effects of family conflict on depressed mood: a study on adolescent girls and boys |
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| Authors: | Sigfusdottir Inga Dora Asgeirsdottir Bryndis Bjork Sigurdsson Jon Fridrik Gudjonsson Gisli H |
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| Institution: | aDepartment of Health and Behavior Studies, Teachers College, Columbia University, New York, USA;bICRA (Centre for Social Research and Analysis), Reykjavik Unversity, Iceland;cPennsylvania State University, University Park, PA, USA;dDepartment of Psychology, Institute of Psychiatry, De Crespigny Park, Denmark Hill, London SE5 8AF, UK;eFaculty of Medicine, University of Iceland, Division of Psychiatry, Landspitali-University Hospital, Reykjavik, Iceland |
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| Abstract: | This paper investigates the relationship between physical activity and depressed mood, under conditions of family conflict. We analyze data from a representative sample of 7232 Icelandic adolescents. Analysis of variance was carried out to test for main and interaction effects. The study shows that while family conflict increases the likelihood of depressed mood, among adolescents, physical activity decreases the likelihood of depressed mood. Furthermore, physical activity plays a more important role among those adolescents living in aversive circumstances, than other adolescents, as family conflict and physical activity interact in the effect on depressed mood for adolescents living in such circumstances. The findings highlight the role of physical activity in decreasing mental distress among adolescents, especially those living in aversive circumstances at home. |
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| Keywords: | Physical activity Family conflict Strain Adolescents Mental health Depressed mood |
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