Table 5 Outcomes comparing those with and without a TV in the bedroom
From: Brief scales to assess physical activity and sedentary equipment in the home
| Â | No TV in Bedroom* (Mean) | TV in bedroom* (Mean) | p-value | Partial Eta2 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Adolescents | N = 73 | N = 85 | Â | Â |
TV viewing (hours/week) | 22.6 | 29.8 | .00 | .11 |
Sedentary composite (hours/week) | 153.6 | 178.3 | .01 | .05 |
Physical activity (days/week) | 4.2 | 3.8 | .27 | .01 |
BMI z-score | .31 | .40 | .65 | .00 |
Parents of adolescents | N = 80 | N = 90 | Â | Â |
TV viewing (hours/week) | 22.8 | 29.3 | .00 | .10 |
Sedentary composite (hours/week) | 141.8 | 165.6 | .01 | .06 |
Physical activity (days/week) | 3.6 | 3.8 | .60 | .00 |
BMI z-score | .41 | .34 | .77 | .00 |
Parents of children | N = 69 | N = 45 | Â | Â |
TV viewing (hours/week) | 22.7 | 27.7 | .02 | .06 |
Sedentary composite (hours/week) | 114.4 | 117.2 | .76 | .00 |
Physical activity (days/week) | 5.0 | 4.3 | .11 | .03 |
BMI z-score | .26 | .94 | .02 | .06 |