Same old song and dance: An exploratory study of portrayal of physical activity in television programmes aimed at young adolescents

H. O'Reilly-Duff, P. Best, M.A. Tully

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Abstract

Exposure to health-related behaviours on television has been shown to influence smoking and drinking in young people, but little research has been conducted on the portrayal physical activity. The aim of the current project was to explore the portrayal of physical activity in television programmes aimed specifically at adolescent females. Content analysis of 120 episodes of four popular adolescent television programmes was performed. Information on the type and context of physical activity, motivating factors and characters involved was recorded.
Original languageEnglish
Number of pages6
JournalBMC Research Notes
Volume11
Issue number1
DOIs
Publication statusPublished (in print/issue) - 11 Jul 2018

Keywords

  • Physical activity
  • Exercise
  • adolescent
  • Television

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