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ArticleInternational journal of qualitative studies on health and well-being2025

Unravelling the roadblocks and pathways to adolescents' physical activity.

Christina Alexandrou, Anna-Karin Lindqvist, Hanna Wieslander, Stina Rutberg

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Article in International journal of qualitative studies on health and well-being, 2025. The graph could read no effect estimate from its abstract, so it casts no vote on the map. Not yet cited in PubMed.

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Christina AlexandrouDepartment of Medicine, Huddinge, Karolinska Institutet, Sweden.ORCID 0000-0002-3244-1287
Anna-Karin LindqvistDepartment of Health, Education and Technology, Division of Health, Medicine and Rehabilitation, Luleå University of Technology, Luleå, Sweden.
Hanna WieslanderDepartment of Medicine, Huddinge, Karolinska Institutet, Sweden.
Stina RutbergDepartment of Health, Education and Technology, Division of Health, Medicine and Rehabilitation, Luleå University of Technology, Luleå, Sweden.

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Abstract

backgroundThe COVID-19 pandemic negatively affected adolescents' opportunities for physical activity in many countries.

aimTo explore experiences and opportunities for physical activity among Swedish adolescents with different backgrounds, considering both the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic and broader influencing factors during and after this period.

methodsData was collected through focus group interviews (

resultsAlthough many adolescents managed to remain physically active during the COVID-19 pandemic, socioeconomic differences affected opportunities for participation in organized sports and activities, as well as perceptions of community safety. Findings also highlighted the important role of schools and the influence of gender and performance norms on physical activity, as well as young girls' desire for "safe spaces" to focus on their training and development.

conclusionThe COVID-19 pandemic disrupted routines, prompting adaptations and exposing various barriers. Social belonging, socioeconomic background, and prevailing norms significantly influenced activity levels, while the balance between independence and safety emerged as a key factor. Moving forward, we recommend investing in community safety, youth sports, and supportive school policies that challenge gender and performance norms, particularly in socioeconomically disadvantaged areas.

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Adolescent BehaviorCOVID-19ExerciseAdolescentFemaleFocus GroupsHumansMalePandemicsQualitative ResearchSARS-CoV-2SchoolsSocioeconomic FactorsSportsSwedenadolescentsCOVID-19 pandemicPhysical activitypost-pandemicsocioeconomic factors

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PMID40590433
PMCPMC12217099

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