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How self-objectification impacts physical activity among adolescent girls in Costa Rica
(Journal of Physical Activity and Health, 2017)
In Latin America, more than 80% of adolescent girls are physically inactive. Inactivity may be reinforced by female stereotypes and objectification in the Latin American sociocultural context. Methods: We examined the ...
Barriers to and Suggestions for a Healthful, Active Lifestyle as Perceived by Rural and Urban Costa Rican Adolescents
(Universidad Nacional, Costa Rica, 2009)
An inactive lifestyle is considered one
of the leading causes of obesity and
other chronic diseases.1 An active lifestyle, in contrast, is a broad concept
that incorporates exercise, recreational
activities, household ...