Orig. title: Gesellschaftspolitik / Jugend: Computer, Smartphone und Fernsehen fressen die Bewegung
Engl. transl.: Social policy / Youth: Computers, smartphones and television prevent physical activity
Keywords
media
health
youth
sports
Publication details
| Year: | 2017 |
| Issued: | 2017 |
| Language: | German |
| Volume: | 7 |
| Start Page: | 1 |
| End Page: | 5 |
| Editors: | IMAS |
| Authors: | IMAS |
| Type: | Journal article |
| Journal: | Aktuelle demoskopische Studien zu Wirtschaft & Gesellschaft |
| Topics: | Internet usage, practices and engagement; Wellbeing; Risks and harms |
| Sample: | n=1031, Austrian population aged 16 and over |
| Implications For Policy Makers About: | Stepping up awareness and empowerment; Other |
| Other PolicyMaker Implication: | Awareness for health issues |
| Implications For Stakeholders About: | Healthcare |
Abstract
Do children and young people exercise enough sports?
What are the reasons that children and adolescents do not exercise and do sport enough nowadays?
What would promote exercise among children and young people?
A major reason is the gain in importance of mediated communication and games.
Outcome
Only 28% agree, that children and adolescents exercise sufficient sports. 27% are not sure about their opinion, but 45% disagree. Mediated communication and video games are named the main reasons for a lack of physical activities:
35% Computer, PC
30% Mobilephone, Smartphone
28% TV
19% Internet
14% Video games, PlayStation, online games
5% Electronic devices in general
5% Social media, Facebook, Instagram