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000162570 100__ $$0(orcid)0000-0003-2644-9386$$aLegaz-Arrese, Alejandro$$uUniversidad de Zaragoza
000162570 245__ $$aAssociations between the Level of Competition and the Type of Sport with health-related Quality of Life in Adolescents
000162570 260__ $$c2025
000162570 5060_ $$aAccess copy available to the general public$$fUnrestricted
000162570 5203_ $$aAdolescence is a critical period marked by significant physical, psychological, and social changes, with physical activity (PA) playing a pivotal role in health-related quality of life (HRQoL) outcomes.
This cross-sectional study aimed to investigate the relationship between PA, sports participation, and HRQoL among adolescents, considering gender, age, maturation, competition level, and type of sport.
A total of 9383 adolescents aged 11–19 completed assessments of PA, HRQoL, and demographic variables. Participants were classified based on PA levels and sports competition levels. HRQoL was assessed using standardized measures, including the KIDSCREEN-52 questionnaire.
Girls reported lower scores in physical and mental HRQoL domains compared to boys, starting from Tanner maturation stage 3. All HRQoL domains, except social acceptance, declined with age and maturation, with a more pronounced decline in girls. Inactive adolescents exhibited the lowest HRQoL levels across all domains. Competitive athletes demonstrated better HRQoL than non-competitive peers, with improvements in self-perception and social acceptance at higher competition levels. Sport type influenced HRQoL outcomes, with gymnastic sports associated with lower autonomy and peer relationships, while racquet sports showed better outcomes.
This study highlights the complex interplay between PA, sports participation, and HRQoL among adolescents. Tailored interventions promoting physical activity and supporting young athletes’ psychosocial needs are essential for enhancing HRQoL during this critical developmental stage.
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000162570 700__ $$0(orcid)0000-0003-0721-2447$$aMayolas-Pi, Carmen$$uUniversidad de Zaragoza
000162570 700__ $$aOviedo-Caro, Miguel Ángel
000162570 700__ $$aPano-Rodriguez, Álvaro
000162570 700__ $$0(orcid)0000-0002-9304-3709$$aLópez-Laval, Isaac$$uUniversidad de Zaragoza
000162570 700__ $$aNavarro-Gómez, Miguel
000162570 700__ $$0(orcid)0000-0003-0455-6172$$aSitko, Sebastian$$uUniversidad de Zaragoza
000162570 7102_ $$11006$$2245$$aUniversidad de Zaragoza$$bDpto. Fisiatría y Enfermería$$cÁrea Educación Física y Depor.
000162570 773__ $$g(2025), [19 pp.]$$pChild Indicators Research$$tChild Indicators Research$$x1874-897X
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