PhD at the Institut des Sciences du Mouvement

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France

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The state of health of individuals is influenced by a multitude of interconnected factors, among which lifestyles occupy a central place. These lifestyles include behaviours such as physical activity, sleep, eating habits, stress management and screen consumption, all of which play a crucial role in maintaining an overall state of physical, mental and social health. Scientific research has amply demonstrated the positive impact of these behaviours on the overall health and well-being of individuals, particularly among school-age children (i.e. Tremblay et al., 2011).
The socio-ecological model of health, developed in particular by Bronfenbrenner (1979), provides a holistic theoretical framework for understanding the complex interaction between individuals and their environment. This model proposes that health is influenced by factors at several levels, ranging from individual influences to wider social and environmental influences. Thus, people's lifestyles are shaped by individual factors (such as personal preferences and skills), interpersonal factors (such as social norms and social relationships), institutional factors (such as public policies and physical environments) and societal factors (such as cultural values and social inequalities) (e.g. Adler and Stewart, 2010).

In the school context, pupils' lifestyle habits can have a significant impact on their results and, more broadly, their academic performance and general well-being. Studies have shown that regular physical activity is associated with better concentration, improved memory and reduced stress in pupils (e.g. Hillman et al., 2008) or with a prediction of improved results in mathematics and French (Gonzalez-Sicilia et al., 2019). Similarly, quality sleep plays a crucial role in memory consolidation and emotion regulation, which can have a direct impact on young people's academic performance (Dewald et al., 2010). In addition, healthy eating habits are associated with better cognition and more stable energy levels, which can promote learning in the classroom (Florence et al., 2018).

This thesis is part of a multidimensional approach aimed at understanding the complex interactions between young people's lifestyles, health status and academic performance. It is linked to a wider open science project encouraging the general population, through a participatory approach, to become involved in an active approach to health. Using an integrative approach, this research aims to explore the links between different lifestyle factors and to identify the underlying mechanisms that influence the health and well-being of young people. In addition, this research will explore the implications of lifestyle habits on individuals' long-term occupational well-being, examining how behaviours adopted at a young age can influence their work performance and job satisfaction in adulthood (Booth et al., 2012). By better understanding these interactions, it will be possible to develop more effective recommendations aimed at promoting healthy lifestyles and improving the academic performance and quality of life of young people from primary schools to university.

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