Community places visited and abandoned by people living with dementia in British Columbia, Canada: patterns and implications.

The term health-related quality of life (HRQoL) is multidimensional and encompasses a sense of subjective well-being []. The objective and subjective experiences of children and adolescents within their households and communities are an important factor in both short- and long-term health and development []. Evidence suggests that those who report positive well-being in adolescence are more likely to experience positive well-being in adulthood []. Subjective well-being may include overall life satisfaction, physical and behavioral health, psychological health, and social-emotional health. The World Health Organization defines life satisfaction as a personal appraisal of overall fulfillment and the quality of one’s life, and it has received growing consideration as an indicator of global health among youth []. Adolescents with higher life satisfaction display greater academic and social functioning [,]. Both physical and psychological stress play a key role in overall well-being as well. Children and adolescents who endure severe or long-term physical stress are at elevated risk for poorer physical, cognitive, and social–emotional functioning [–]. Similar negative findings are also associated with sleep disturbances [–] and psychological stress experiences including anxiety and depression []. Because of the various impacts on overall health and well-being, it is imperative research targets a more comprehensive understanding of adolescent subjective and personal experiences [], especially in rural communities where there is limited infrastructure to support health and well-being. Fortunately, physical activity during adolescence is associated with positive health outcomes such as higher cardiorespiratory capacity, stronger muscles and bones, improved academic and cognitive performance, improved mental health, and developed social skills [,]. In particular, participation in organized sport has also been shown to elicit many health benefits for this age group. For example, former student-athletes report higher levels of self-esteem and happiness as adults than individuals who did not participate in sports []. Participation in team sports was also found to be associated with improved adult mental health in those exposed to adverse childhood experiences []. Further, emotional support and peer relationships have been identified as mediators of stress experiences in adolescent populations thus, participating in sport may offer psychological resources innate to the sports team experience. Exploring the role of sports participation in adolescent health is imperative, as physical activity has been shown to correlate with greater overall well-being [,].