| Title: |
Perspectives of Rural High School Students Involved in a Multi-Component, After-School Physical Activity Intervention |
| Language: |
English |
| Authors: |
Karla Palmer (ORCID 0000-0002-1638-5350); Lorraine B. Robbins (ORCID 0000-0003-2914-3630); Patricia West (ORCID 0000-0002-0404-7266); Jiying Ling (ORCID 0000-0003-1997-7914); Tsui-Sui Annie Kao; Dola Pathak; Alan L. Smith (ORCID 0000-0003-2267-7293) |
| Source: |
Journal of School Nursing. 2025 41(6):741-751. |
| Availability: |
SAGE Publications. 2455 Teller Road, Thousand Oaks, CA 91320. Tel: 800-818-7243; Tel: 805-499-9774; Fax: 800-583-2665; e-mail: journals@sagepub.com; Web site: https://sagepub.com |
| Peer Reviewed: |
Y |
| Page Count: |
11 |
| Publication Date: |
2025 |
| Document Type: |
Journal Articles; Reports - Research |
| Education Level: |
High Schools; Secondary Education |
| Descriptors: |
Rural Schools; High School Students; After School Programs; Physical Activities; Student Attitudes; Intervention; Physical Activity Level; Barriers; Student Satisfaction; Motivation; Clubs; Leisure Time; Adolescents; Program Effectiveness; Peer Relationship; Personal Autonomy; Competence |
| DOI: |
10.1177/10598405241271257 |
| ISSN: |
1059-8405; 1546-8364 |
| Abstract: |
After-school physical activity interventions can assist high school students in meeting physical activity recommendations; however, little is known about what kinds of programs work best for students in rural settings. The purpose of this qualitative study was to explore rural high school students' perceptions of a multi-component, after-school physical activity intervention. Interviews were conducted with 10 students who had participated in a physical activity intervention. Thematic analysis was conducted on the interviews. Participants indicated that the intervention provided a supportive and motivating environment through the use of innovative technology and peer relatedness/involvement. Although barriers such as time constraints often prevented them from achieving their weekly goals, students expressed overall satisfaction with the intervention and a heightened self-motivation for physical activity. The qualitative approach provides a greater understanding of the perspectives of rural adolescents participating in a physical activity intervention. Findings can be useful to school nurses and inform the development of future physical activity interventions. |
| Abstractor: |
As Provided |
| Entry Date: |
2026 |
| Accession Number: |
EJ1491672 |
| Database: |
ERIC |