Association between 24-hour movement behaviors and anxiety in children after social isolation

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Lara Suele Ferreira da Silva
Universidade Regional do Cariri, Brasil
https://orcid.org/0009-0006-4799-303X
Michelly Arruda Alencar
Universidade Regional do Cariri, Brasil
https://orcid.org/0000-0001-9240-2418
Morgana Alves Correia da Silva
Universidade Federal do Vale do São Francisco, Brasil
https://orcid.org/0000-0002-0917-5494
Paulo Felipe Ribeiro Bandeira
Universidade Regional do Cariri, Brasil
https://orcid.org/0000-0001-8260-0189

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In recent years, Brazil has been facing the effects of COVID-19. The need for social isolation has affected 24-hour movement behaviors and the psychological well-being of children and adolescents. The main objective of this study is to evaluate possible associations between 24-hour movement behaviors and anxiety levels in preschool children after social isolation. The sample consisted of 61 children of both sexes, aged between three and six years, enrolled in public schools. Adapted questionnaires were applied to assess 24-hour movement behaviors and anxiety. We used descriptive analysis through frequency distribution and network analysis. It was observed that children do not adhere to physical activity recommendations during the week or on weekends. Being hurt and dependence on parents were the anxiety-related behaviors with the highest values. Adhering to physical activity recommendations during the week does not guarantee compliance with other behaviors. Anxious behavior tends to influence the increase of other behaviors. The variables most likely to generate changes in the network were: fear of separation, dependence on parents, symptoms of fear and anxiety, and screen use during the weekend. It can be concluded that not complying with 24-hour movement behavior recommendations can increase anxiety levels. It is suggested that more studies focused on this topic be developed, considering its high relevance.In recent years, Brazil has been facing the effects of COVID-19. The need for social isolation has affected 24-hour movement behaviors and the psychological well-being of children and adolescents. The main objective of this study is to evaluate possible associations between 24-hour movement behaviors and anxiety levels in preschool children after social isolation. The sample consisted of 61 children of both sexes, aged between three and six years, enrolled in public schools. Adapted questionnaires were applied to assess 24-hour movement behaviors and anxiety. We used descriptive analysis through frequency distribution and network analysis. It was observed that children do not adhere to physical activity recommendations during the week or on weekends. Being hurt and dependence on parents were the anxiety-related behaviors with the highest values. Adhering to physical activity recommendations during the week does not guarantee compliance with other behaviors. Anxious behavior tends to influence the increase of other behaviors. The variables most likely to generate changes in the network were: fear of separation, dependence on parents, symptoms of fear and anxiety, and screen use during the weekend. It can be concluded that not complying with 24-hour movement behavior recommendations can increase anxiety levels. It is suggested that more studies focused on this topic be developed, considering its high relevance.

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Published: Nov 5, 2024
Issue: Vol. 25 No. 2 (2024): Revista Ciencias de la Actividad Física UCM
Section: Research
DOI: https://doi.org/10.29035/rcaf.25.2.9
Keywords: Exercise, Sedentary behavior, Child, Preschool, Anxiety

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Ferreira da Silva, L. S., Arruda Alencar, M., Alves Correia da Silva, M., & Ribeiro Bandeira, P. F. (2024). Association between 24-hour movement behaviors and anxiety in children after social isolation. Revista Ciencias De La Actividad Física UCM, 25(2), 1-17. https://doi.org/10.29035/rcaf.25.2.9
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