Table 3.
Summary of descriptive statistics for moderate-vigorous physical activity trajectories based on survey responses. Change refers to the percent difference between the average score for the first and last survey administered.
| Category | Positive MVPAa Trend | Negative MVPA Trend | |
| Change (P value) | Change (P value) | ||
| Self-image (higher score indicates a more positive perception) | |||
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Health | +7% (.02) | −3% (<.001) |
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Self-esteem | +4% (.01) | <1% (.32) |
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Body image | +6% (.04) | −2% (.97) |
| Mental health, risk of...(higher score indicates a higher risk) | |||
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Anxiety (BAIb) | <1% (.60) | +5% (.01) |
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Anxiety (STAIc) | +3.7% (.10) | +8% (<.001) |
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Depression (CESDd) | +2.3% (.72) | +9% (<.001) |
aMVPA: morderate-vigorous physical activity.
bBAI: Beck Anxiety Inventory.
cSTAI: State-Trait Anxiety Inventory.
dCESD: Center for Epidemiologic Studies Depression.