ArticleFrontiers in public health2026
Physical activity participation and obesity-related risk behaviors among male Saudi adolescents: a social cognitive theory perspective.
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Background: Compounded by physical inactivity and an obesogenic environment, adolescent obesity represents a significant public health challenge for Saudi Arabia. Drawing on Social Cognitive Theory (SCT) as a conceptual lens, this study aimed to compare obesity-related risk behaviors among physically active and physically inactive male Saudi adolescents. Method: Using a cross-sectional design and convenience sampling, male Saudi high school students ( Results: Physically inactive participants had a significantly higher BMI than physically active peers (30.28 vs. 23.64 kg/m Conclusion: Physically active was associated with lower obesity risk in male Saudi adolescents, with large between-group differences in BMI, WHtR, and abdominal obesity. Unsatisfactory screen time and sleep profiles across both groups suggest a pervasive obesogenic environment irrespective of PA status. These cross-sectional findings highlight the potential value of PA promotion, dietary reforms, and screen time and sleep initiatives for this population.
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