Abstract
Secular trends demonstrate that young children are less active and sleep less. Inequity in an individual's energy balance is known to have poor health outcomes. Academic achievement, academic behavior, and weight status are proxy indicators for health and psychosocial outcomes in this study. Current guidelines in place for sleep and physical activity in childhood are the result of data collected in the form of self-reports. Quantification and qualification of physical activity dimensions and sleep characteristics are essential not only for the purpose of clearly establishing parameters but also for the intent of verifying optimal health outcomes and evaluating interventions related to conditions of energy balance.
The purpose of this research was to determine the relationships amongst and between the objective dimensions of physical activity, sleep, weight status, academic achievement, and academic behavior.
Sigma Membership
Alpha Alpha Lambda at-Large
Lead Author Affiliation
Grand Valley State University, Allendale, Michigan, USA
Type
Dissertation
Format Type
Text-based Document
Study Design/Type
Cross-Sectional
Research Approach
Quantitative Research
Keywords:
Physical Activity, Children, Weight Status, Sleep
Advisor
Jean Davis
Second Advisor
Nancy George
Degree
PhD
Degree Grantor
Wayne State University
Degree Year
2011
Recommended Citation
Harrington, Susan A., "Objective physical activity and sleep characteristics measurements using a triaxial accelerometer in eight year olds" (2023). Dissertations. 1854.
https://www.sigmarepository.org/dissertations/1854
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Review Type
None: Degree-based Submission
Acquisition
Proxy-submission
Date of Issue
2023-03-27
Full Text of Presentation
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Description
This dissertation has also been disseminated through the ProQuest Dissertations and Theses database. Dissertation/thesis number: 3469978; ProQuest document ID: 894264667. The author still retains copyright.