A theory-informed qualitative exploration of social and environmental determinants of physical activity and dietary choices in adolescents with intellectual disabilities in their final year of school.
Gemma StevensAndrew JahodaLynsay MatthewsCatherine HankeyCraig MelvilleHeather MurrayFiona MitchellPublished in: Journal of applied research in intellectual disabilities : JARID (2017)
School structure, high self-efficacy and social connectedness facilitate increased physical activity and healthier diet in adolescents with intellectual disabilities. Home life, low self-efficacy and a lack of social connectedness can serve as a barrier to PA and a healthy diet.