Social in the physical: The effect of social media use and health social support on physical activity for improved health outcomes of the youth in Metro Manila

• Main Author: Batara, Meryl Ann B.
• Format: text
• Published: Animo Repository 2018
• Subjects: Exercise; Social media—Health aspects; Social and Behavioral Sciences
• Online Access: https://animorepository.dlsu.edu.ph/etd_masteral/6322; https://animorepository.dlsu.edu.ph/cgi/viewcontent.cgi?article=13399&context=etd_masteral
• Institution: De La Salle University

Physical activity is said to be affected by one’s sociodemographic characteristics, social support and social media use, and it can also bring about many health benefits. Specifically, one’s age, sex, and educational attainment affects physical activity. Additionally, social support for health seeki...