Automated Author ProfileDe Meester, An
Ghent University
De Meester, An
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The S-Index (Sharing Index) is a comprehensive metric that represents the cumulative impact of all your datasets. It is calculated as the sum of Dataset Index scores across all your claimed datasets.
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- A higher S-index indicates greater overall impact of your datasets relative to typical datasets in their fields of research
- The S-Index grows as you add more datasets or as existing datasets gain more citations and mentions
- It provides a single number to track your research data impact over time
Current S-Index: 2.8 (sum of 1 dataset Dataset Index scores)
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Background: Positive associations between motor competence and physical activity have been identified by means of variable-centered analyses. To expand the understanding of these associations, this study used a person-centered approach to investigate whether different combinations (i.e., profiles) of actual and perceived motor competence exist (aim 1); and to examine differences in physical activity levels (aim 2) and weight status (aim 3) among children with different motor competence-based profiles. Methods: Children's (N=361; Boys=50%; Mage=9.50±1.24yrs) actual motor competence was measured with the Test of Gross Motor Development-2 and their perceived motor competence via the Self Perception Profile for Children. We assessed physical activity via accelerometers; height through stadiometers, and weight through scales. Cluster analyses (aim 1) and MANCOVAs (aim 2 & 3) were used to analyze the data. Results: The analysis generated two predictable groups: one group displaying relatively high levels of both actual (M TGMD percentile=42.54, SD=2.33) and perceived motor competence (M=3.42, SD=.37; high-high), and one group with relatively low levels of both (M percentile=9.71, SD=3.21; M PMC=2.52, SD=.35; low-low). One additional group was also identified as having relatively low levels of actual motor competence (M percentile=4.22, SD=2.85) but relatively high levels of perceived motor competence (M=3.52, SD=.30; low-high). The high-high group demonstrated higher daily physical activity (M=48.39±2.03) and lower BMI (M=18.13±.43) than the low-low group (MMVPA=37.93±2.01; MBMI=20.22±.42). The low-high group had similar physical activity-levels as the low-low group (M=36.21±2.18) and did not significantly differ in BMI (M=19.49±.46) from the other two groups. Conclusions: A combination of high actual and perceived motor competence is related to higher physical activity and lower weight status. It is thus recommended to expand health interventions in children with components that foster the development of both actual and perceived motor competence. Health professionals should furthermore pay sufficient attention to endorsing children's actual and perceived motor competence.
Authors
- De Meester, An ;
- Stodden, David ;
- Brian, Ali ;
- True, Larissa ;
- Cardon, Greet ;
- Tallir, Isabel ;
- Haerens, Leen