Publications by authors named "An-Chi Shih"

A valid assessment tool that measures active play is not yet available due to the sporadic and spontaneous nature of play, as well as the potential differences in how active play is understood and measured across different age groups, cultures, and contexts. The purpose of this review was to identify the scope and gaps in the measurement of active play based on data gathered from 68 countries that participated in the Global Matrix (GM) initiative, led by the Active Healthy Kids Global Alliance (AHKGA). GM is the global-level, biennial evaluation system of physical activity related behaviors among children and youth, including the Active Play indicator, and the sources of influence using letter grades (ranging between "A" and "F").

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Article Synopsis
  • Physical inactivity is a growing health issue in Asia, prompting the Active Healthy Kids Global Alliance to launch the Global Matrix initiative, which investigates physical activity trends among children across 18 Asian countries.
  • The study analyzed Report Card grades for individual behaviors and influential factors related to physical activity from GM 2.0 to GM 4.0 (2016-2022), revealing that while grades showed slight fluctuations, there were overall stable trends with some country-specific variations.
  • Recommendations for future research include improving data accuracy and addressing specific challenges in assessing indicators such as Active Transportation and Physical Fitness, emphasizing the need for a deeper understanding of regional contexts.
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