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Table 4 Highest-rated factors for priority for research in descending order for each cluster

From: Using concept mapping in the development of the EU-PAD framework (EUropean-Physical Activity Determinants across the life course): a DEDIPAC-study

Factor #

Statement By Cluster

Priority for Research

 

Cluster 1: Intra-Personal Context and Wellbeing

3.2 ± 0.5

4a

Actual PA Level

4.1 ± 0.6

73a

Physical Fitness Levels (Strength, Endurance, Coordination, Agility, Flexibility)

3.9 ± 0.7

71a

Personal Goals/Outcome Expectancies/Achievement Orientation/Motivation

3.8 ± 0.7

66a

Perceived Benefits of PA

3.7 ± 0.7

38a

Health Status

3.7 ± 0.7

 

Cluster 2: Family and Socio-Economic Status

2.7 ± 0.5

81a

Rewards (Encouragement/Support)

3.5 ± 0.8

69

Perceived Social Role

3.0 ± 0.8

90

Social Competence/Role

3.0 ± 0.8

91

Social Economic Status/Personal Income (for Children: Parents’ Income)/Level of Education

2.9 ± 0.8

22

Educational Level (Parents/Relatives)

2.6 ± 0.8

 

Cluster 3: Policy and Provision

3.0 ± 0.4

61a

PA Programs/Plans

3.6 ± 0.8

60a

PA Programs in School/Office/Community

3.6 ± 0.8

9*

Availability/Access/Proximity of PA Organized Sport Facilities/Tools

3.6 ± 0.7

37a

Health Education

3.5 ± 0.7

59

PA Education (at School/Work)/Knowledge of Effects of PA

3.4 ± 0.9

 

Cluster 4: Cultural Context and Media

3.0 ± 0.4

35a

Group Activities (Outdoor/Indoor)

3.6 ± 0.7

105a

TV Exposure

3.6 ± 1.0

94

Social Media

3.2 ± 0.9

52

Media

3.2 ± 0.8

42

Internet Availability

3.1 ± 0.9

 

Cluster 5: Social Support and Modelling

3.3 ± 0.3

99a

Support of Family/Peers/Partner

3.7 ± 0.6

34a

Group (Family/Peers/Partner) PA Behaviours

3.5 ± 0.6

36a

Group Health Habits

3.4 ± 0.8

93

Social Inclusion

3.1 ± 0.8

92

Social Expectations

2.9 ± 0.8

 

Cluster 6: Supportive Environment

3.4 ± 0.2

43a

Involvement in Organized Sport

3.7 ± 0.8

101

Time Spent Outdoor/Playing Spaces

3.6 ± 0.8

74

Physical Advices

3.4 ± 0.8

2

Access to Personal/Family/Peer Transport

3.2 ± 0.7

75

Private Environment (Home/Backyard Space)

3.1 ± 0.9

  1. aIndicates inclusion also in the Quadrant IV of the youth, adult, and older adult populations