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Physical Activity Interventions for Sedentary Behavior Change

A special issue of International Journal of Environmental Research and Public Health (ISSN 1660-4601). This special issue belongs to the section "Exercise and Health-Related Quality of Life".

Deadline for manuscript submissions: closed (15 November 2024) | Viewed by 1978

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Interests: health behaviors; physical activity; motor skills; obesity; anthropometric indices; body composition; advanced statistical analysis
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Dear Colleagues,

Physical activity and sedentary behaviour are considered primary determinants of the health of individuals and society. Ample scientific evidence indicates a beneficial effect of moderate-to-vigorous physical activity (at least 150 minutes/week) on the circulatory, respiratory and muscular systems. Physical activity has also been shown to reduce the risk of metabolic disorders, and to improve well-being and quality of life. Conversely, sedentary behaviour, as a distinct health problem, may increase the risk of chronic diseases and mortality. The harmful effects of sedentary behaviour are especially noticeable in individuals who are physically inactive.  

The sitting time of over 50% of the adult population in Europe exceeds 4 hrs 30 minutes per day [Lópes-Valenciano, 2020]. Data published in The Lancet [2016, 2019]  indicate that about 81% of youths and 27.5% of adults are not physically active enough. The situation is exacerbated by an excessive use of electronic devices, especially during time not spent working or studying. Consequently, it seems that one of the key goals set down by the WHO, a 10% relative reduction in the prevalence of insufficient physical activity, may be in danger.

Many studies demonstrate a positive effect of moderate-to-vigorous physical activity on limiting sitting time. However, the outcomes seem to be short-term and difficult to maintain in the long-term. Furthermore, a population-wide implementation of physical activity as an effective means of intervention may be problematic.

The goal of this Special Issue, entitled ‘Physical Activity Interventions for Sedentary Behaviour Change’, is to provide an overview of current scientific knowledge about the effect of various forms of physical activity, including its volume and intensity, that underlie intervention and prophylactic programmes designed to limit sitting time among individuals of different ages and from different social groups, communities, and countries.

We cordially invite our readers to submit original research studies and literature reviews, including meta-analyses and systematic reviews. 

References

López-Valenciano, A.; Mayo, X.; Liguori, G.; Copeland, R.J.; Lamb, M.; Jimenez, A. Changes in sedentary behaviour in European Union adults between 2002 and 2017. BMC Public Health 2020, 20, 1–10, https://doi.org/10.1186/s12889-020-09293-1.

Dr. Elżbieta Cieśla
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Keywords

  • physical activity
  • sedentary behaviour
  • health-related interventions
  • intervention
  • physical inactivity
  • screen time
  • sitting time

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The Association between Psychological and Behavioral Economic Factors and the Rapid Assessment Disuse Index (RADI) during the COVID-19 Pandemic
by Clare Meernik, Qing Li, Jeffrey Drope, Ce Shang, Tammy Leonard, Bob M. Fennis, Mahmoud Qadan, Carolyn E. Barlow, Laura F. DeFina, Reid Oetjen, Loretta DiPietro and Kerem Shuval
Int. J. Environ. Res. Public Health 2024, 21(8), 1040; https://doi.org/10.3390/ijerph21081040 - 7 Aug 2024
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The deleterious health effects of prolonged sitting and physical inactivity are well-established, yet these behaviors are pervasive in modern culture. To inform interventions aimed at reducing sedentary behavior and increasing lifestyle activity, this study examined psychological and behavioral economic factors that may be [...] Read more.
The deleterious health effects of prolonged sitting and physical inactivity are well-established, yet these behaviors are pervasive in modern culture. To inform interventions aimed at reducing sedentary behavior and increasing lifestyle activity, this study examined psychological and behavioral economic factors that may be associated with these behaviors. This cross-sectional study was conducted among 4072 adults in Israel. Participants completed a survey pertaining to lifestyle behaviors and economic preferences using an online platform in September 2020. The psychological and behavioral economic factors of interest were patience, self-control, risk-taking, grit, and general self-efficacy. Sedentary behavior and lifestyle activity (e.g., time spent moving about) was assessed using the Rapid Assessment Disuse Index (RADI) tool (higher score indicative of more sitting and less activity). Multivariable linear and logistic regression analyses examined the association between psychological and behavioral economic factors and RADI score. Among 4072 participants, those who were impatient (vs. patient, β: −1.13; 95% CI: −1.89, −0.38) had higher grit (β: −1.25, 95% CI: −1.73, −0.77), and those who were more risk-seeking (β: −0.23; 95% CI: −0.33, −0.13) had lower RADI scores (i.e., less sedentary, more active). Significant associations for grit and risk-taking were also observed when the RADI score was dichotomized, such that individuals who had higher grit or were more risk-seeking were more likely to be non-sedentary/active. No significant associations were observed for self-control or general self-efficacy. Higher grit and more risk-seeking were associated with a decreased propensity for sedentary behaviors and inactivity; these factors may provide targets for interventions aimed at reducing sedentary behavior and increasing lifestyle activity. Full article
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