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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.
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