scholarly journals The Relationship between Objectively Measured and Self-Reported Sedentary Behaviours and Social Connectedness among Adolescents

2019 ◽  
Vol 16 (2) ◽  
pp. 277 ◽  
Author(s):  
Lauren Arundell ◽  
Jo Salmon ◽  
Jenny Veitch ◽  
Anna Timperio
Keyword(s):  
Video Games ◽  
Screen Time ◽  
Social Connectedness ◽  
Online Survey ◽  
Sedentary Time ◽  
Sitting Time ◽  
Future Research ◽  
Contributing Factors ◽  
Time Specific ◽  
Objectively Measured

Adolescents spend significant amounts of time engaged in various types of sedentary behaviour (SB). This study examined associations between adolescents’ objectively measured sedentary time, sitting time, specific self-reported SBs and social connectedness. Adolescents (n = 429, 15.5 years, 41% male) completed an online survey reporting time in seven SBs (TV/videos/DVDs, computer/video games, internet, homework, reading, car and bus travel; examined individually and summed for screen time and total SB), and social connectedness using the eight-item Social Connectedness Scale. A subsample (n = 353) also wore an ActiGraph GT3X+ (model GT3X+, Pensacola, FL, USA) accelerometer to measure sedentary time (<100 cpm) and n = 237 wore an activPAL (PAL Technologies Ltd., Glasgow, Scotland) inclinometer to measure sitting time. Multiple linear mixed models determined associations between each SB variable and social connectedness, adjusting for confounders. Adolescents spent on average 7.8 h/day in self-reported total SB, 4.4 h/day in screen time, 9.1 h/day in ActiGraph-measured sedentary time, and 9.5 h/day in activPAL-measured sitting time. After adjusting for age, sex and area level socioeconomic status, total SB (−0.24, 95%CI: −0.37, −0.11), screen time (−0.23, 95%CI: −0.41, −0.05) and two individual SBs (computer/video games (−1.07, 95%CI: −1.53, −0.60), homework (−0.61, 95%CI: –1.04, −0.18) were negatively associated with social connectedness. There were no associations with the objective measures. The relationships may be bi-directional; therefore, future research should involve longitudinal designs and explore other potential contributing factors.

scholarly journals Personal and Social Determinants of Aggressive and Dangerous Driving

2014 ◽  
Vol 6 (1) ◽  
pp. 59-88 ◽  
Author(s):  
Bruno E. Haje ◽  
Diane G. Symbaluk
Keyword(s):  
University Students ◽  
Social Determinants ◽  
Online Survey ◽  
Verbal Aggression ◽  
Future Research ◽  
Aggressive Driving ◽  
Contributing Factors ◽  
Vehicle Type ◽  
Dangerous Driving ◽  
Commuting Distance

Aggressive and dangerous driving compromises personal and public safety. The purpose of the present study was to identify common forms of aggressive and dangerous driving and to determine contributing factors. Participants included 298 university students who completed an online survey measuring aggressive and dangerous driving and a range of possible causes. Results showed that verbal aggression was most common followed by using one’s vehicle to express anger. Aggressive driving was associated with permissive attitudes towards driving aggression, vehicle preferences, and a disposition towards anger. Texting and eating while driving were the most common types of dangerous driving. The strongest predictors of dangerous driving were commuting distance, permissive attitudes towards distracted driving, vehicle preferences, and vehicle type. Implications and suggestions for future research are discussed.

Association Between Accelerometer-Measured Physical Activity Intensities and Sedentary Time in 8- to 10-Year-Old Children

2014 ◽  
Vol 26 (1) ◽  
pp. 76-85 ◽  
Author(s):  
Katya M. Herman ◽  
Gilles Paradis ◽  
Marie-Eve Mathieu ◽  
Jennifer O’Loughlin ◽  
Angelo Tremblay ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Public Health ◽  
Physical Activity ◽  
Linear Regression ◽  
Video Game ◽  
Screen Time ◽  
Sedentary Time ◽  
Objectively Measured ◽  
Public Health Strategies ◽  
Objectively Measured Physical Activity ◽  
Daily Total

This study examines the association between objectively-measured physical activity (PA) intensities and sedentary behavior (SED) in a cohort of 532 children aged 8–10 y. PA and SED were assessed by accelerometer over 7-days. Television and computer/video-game use were self-reported. Associations between PA intensities and SED variables were assessed by Spearman correlations and adjusted multiple linear regression. Higher mean daily moderate-to-vigorous and vigorous PA (MVPA, VPA) were negatively associated with mean daily SED (r = −0.47 and −0.37; p < .001), and positively associated with mean daily total PA (r = .58 and 0.46; p < .001). MVPA was also positively associated with light PA (LPA; r = .26, p < .00l). MVPA and VPA were not significantly associated with TV, computer/video or total screen time; accelerometer SED was only weakly associated with specific SED behaviors. On average, for each additional 10 min daily MVPA, children accumulated >14 min less SED, and for each additional 5 min VPA, 11 min less SED. Thus, over the course of a week, higher mean daily MVPA may displace SED time and is associated with higher total PA over and above the additional MVPA, due to concomitant higher levels of LPA. Public health strategies should target both MVPA and SED to improve overall PA and health in children.

scholarly journals Reducing Sedentary Time for Obese Older Adults: Protocol for a Randomized Controlled Trial (Preprint)

2017 ◽  
Author(s):  
Dori E Rosenberg ◽  
Amy K Lee ◽  
Melissa Anderson ◽  
Anne Renz ◽  
Theresa E Matson ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Older Adults ◽  
Behavioral Interventions ◽  
Sedentary Time ◽  
Controlled Trial ◽  
Pilot Trial ◽  
Self Report ◽  
Sitting Time ◽  
Future Research ◽  
Innovative Strategy ◽  
Novel Approaches

BACKGROUND Older adults have high rates of obesity and are prone to chronic health conditions. These conditions are in part due to high rates of sedentary time (ST). As such, reducing ST could be an innovative strategy for improving health outcomes among obese older adults. To test this theory, we developed a novel, technology-enhanced intervention to reduce sitting time (I-STAND) and pilot tested it to assess the feasibility, acceptability, and preliminary effects of the intervention on ST and biometric outcomes. OBJECTIVE The current paper aims to describe the rationale, design, and methods of the I-STAND sitting reduction pilot trial. METHODS Older adults with obesity (n=60) were recruited from a large health care system and randomized to receive I-STAND or a healthy living intervention. I-STAND combined personal coaching with a technology-enhanced intervention (Jawbone UP band) to cue breaks from sitting. Participants completed self-report and biometric assessments at baseline and 3 months. Additional qualitative results were collected from a subset of I-STAND participants (n=22) to further inform the feasibility and acceptability of the interventions. The primary outcome was total hours of daily sitting time measured by the activPAL device. Secondary outcomes included sit-to-stand transitions, bouts of sitting longer than 30 minutes, physical function, blood pressure, fasting glucose, cholesterol, and depressive symptoms. RESULTS Study enrollment has ended and data processing is underway. CONCLUSIONS Data from randomized trials on sitting reduction are needed to inform novel approaches to health promotion among older adults with obesity. Our trial will help fill this gap. The methods used in our study can guide future research on using technology-based devices to assess or prompt sedentary behavior reduction, or those interested in behavioral interventions targeting obese older adults with novel approaches CLINICALTRIAL ClinicalTrials.gov: NCT02692560; https://clinicaltrials.gov/ct2/show/NCT02692560 (Archived by WebCite at http://www.webcitation.org/6wppLTWAl)

Observers versus agents

2016 ◽  
Vol 29 (3) ◽  
pp. 474-495 ◽  
Author(s):  
Dohyun Ahn ◽  
Dong-Hee Shin
Keyword(s):  
Social Cognition ◽  
Video Games ◽  
Computer Games ◽  
Design Methodology ◽  
Social Connectedness ◽  
Online Survey ◽  
Content Type ◽  
Psychological Mechanisms ◽  
Effects Of Media ◽  
And Control

Purpose – The purpose of this paper is to explore whether distinctive modes (observation vs control) of presenting diverse content differentially influence users. To achieve this goal, The authors first conceptualize empathy as social cognition and discuss the possible psychological mechanisms for divergent associations between observation-based media (i.e. video media) and control-based media (i.e. game media). Design/methodology/approach – In total, 300 adults (150 females) participated in this study through an online survey. Findings – Time spent with video media (television and film) was positively associated with empathy, which in turn was associated with enhanced social connectedness. However, time spent on game media (video games, computer games, and smartphone games) was negatively associated with empathy, which in turn was associated with inferior social connectedness. Originality/value – While previous studies on the effects of media have focussed mainly on content, the present study focusses on the effects of mode. The mode-focussed approach presents evidence contradictory to the content-focussed approach.

scholarly journals Associations between sedentary behaviours and dietary intakes among adolescents

2018 ◽  
Vol 21 (6) ◽  
pp. 1115-1122 ◽  
Author(s):  
Elly A Fletcher ◽  
Sarah A McNaughton ◽  
David Crawford ◽  
Verity Cleland ◽  
Jacqueline Della Gatta ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Screen Time ◽  
Fast Food ◽  
Computer Use ◽  
Vegetable Intake ◽  
Vegetable Consumption ◽  
Sitting Time ◽  
Future Research ◽  
Dietary Intakes ◽  
Fruit And Vegetable ◽  
Fast Foods

AbstractObjectiveThe purpose of the current study was to examine associations of individual and aggregated screen-based behaviours, and total sitting time, with healthy and unhealthy dietary intakes among adolescents.DesignCross-sectional study of adolescents. Participants self-reported durations of television viewing, computer use, playing electronic games (e-games), total sitting time, daily servings of fruits and vegetables, and frequency of consumption of sugar-sweetened beverages (SSB), diet beverages, fast foods and discretionary snacks. Logistic regression models were conducted to identify associations of screen-based behaviours, total screen time and total sitting time with dietary intakes.SettingVictoria, Australia.SubjectsAdolescents (n 939) in School Year 11 (mean age 16·8 years).ResultsThe results showed that watching television (≥2 h/d) was positively associated with consuming SSB and diet beverages each week and consuming discretionary snacks at least once daily, whereas computer use (≥2 h/d) was inversely associated with daily fruit and vegetable intake and positively associated with weekly fast-food consumption. Playing e-games (any) was inversely associated with daily vegetable intake and positively associated with weekly SSB consumption. Total screen (≥2 h/d) and sitting (h/d) times were inversely associated with daily fruit and vegetable consumption, with total screen time also positively associated with daily discretionary snack consumption and weekly consumption of SSB and fast foods.ConclusionsIndividual and aggregated screen-based behaviours, as well as total sitting time, are associated with a number of indicators of healthy and unhealthy dietary intake. Future research should explore whether reducing recreational screen time improves adolescents’ diets.

Correlates Of Objectively Measured Sedentary Time And Self-reported Screen Time In Brazilian Children

2016 ◽  
Vol 48 ◽  
pp. 1066-1067
Author(s):  
Victor K. Matsudo ◽  
Gerson Ferrari ◽  
Luis C. Oliveira ◽  
Timoteo L. Araujo
Keyword(s):  
Screen Time ◽  
Sedentary Time ◽  
Objectively Measured ◽  
Brazilian Children

scholarly journals PATIENT SATISFACTION WITH TELECONSULTATION DURING COVID-19 PANDEMIC: A DESCRIPTIVE STUDY FOR MENTAL HEALTH CARE IN MALAYSIA

2021 ◽  
Vol 21 (2) ◽  
pp. 243-251
Author(s):  
Elza Othman ◽  
Vincent Giampietro ◽  
Mahadzirah Mohamad
Keyword(s):  
Mental Health ◽  
Health Care ◽  
Patient Satisfaction ◽  
Mental Health Care ◽  
Health Care Providers ◽  
Online Survey ◽  
Future Research ◽  
Care Providers ◽  
Contributing Factors ◽  
Level Of Satisfaction

The recent novel coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) outbreak has led health care providers to shift rapidly from on-site consultation towards teleconsultation. However, knowledge about patient satisfaction with teleconsultation, particularly for mental health care, is limited and demands further investigation. This study aimed to evaluate patient satisfaction with teleconsultation in mental health care during the COVID-19 pandemic. The study also aimed to identify the leading contributing factors to patient satisfaction with teleconsultation. A convenience sampling method was employed. An online survey was conducted between June 8 and August 3, 2020. A 14-item questionnaire was used to assess the patient's level of satisfaction in four domains of satisfaction. A total of 106 questionnaires were received. Respondents reported a high level of satisfaction with teleconsultation. The convenience of not having to travel to the health center for consultation was the leading contributing factor to patient satisfaction with teleconsultation. However, patients reported that they were least satisfied with teleconsultation because they could not express their feelings deeply to the provider. The current study provides preliminary evidence that teleconsultation may be a satisfactory mode of communication during the COVID-19 pandemic for mental health care in Malaysia. Most importantly, consultation in mental health care should carry on to be performed remotely to prevent the spread of infectious disease. Future research is warranted to provide a better understanding of other factors contributing to patient satisfaction with teleconsultation and ways to improve them.  

scholarly journals Are Older Adults without a Healthy Diet Less Physically Active and More Sedentary?

Nutrients ◽  
2019 ◽  
Vol 11 (5) ◽  
pp. 1119 ◽  
Author(s):  
Ming-Chun Hsueh ◽  
Ru Rutherford ◽  
Yi-Hsuan Huang ◽  
Hung-Yu Chang Chien ◽  
Chia-Hui Chang ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Physical Activity ◽  
Older Adults ◽  
Sedentary Behavior ◽  
Sedentary Time ◽  
Healthy Diet ◽  
Sitting Time ◽  
Time Duration ◽  
Sedentary Breaks ◽  
Sedentary Bouts ◽  
Objectively Measured

Few studies on older populations consider several energy balance-related behaviors together. This cross-sectional study compared subjectively and objectively measured physical activity (PA) and sedentary behavior (SB) patterns between older adults with and without a healthy diet. We recruited 127 community-dwelling older Taiwanese adults (69.9 ± 5.0 years); data were collected during April and September 2018. Objectively measured total PA, moderate-to-vigorous PA, light PA, step count, total sedentary time, duration of sedentary bouts, number of sedentary bouts, and number of sedentary breaks were assessed using activity monitors. Subjectively measured PA and SB were measured using the International Physical Activity Questionnaire and Sedentary Behavior Questionnaire for Older Adults. Chi-square tests and independent sample t-tests were performed. For subjective measures, older adults without a healthy diet spent significantly less total leisure time on PA and more leisure sitting time than those with a healthy diet. For objective measures, older adults without a healthy diet spent less time on light PA and had a higher total sedentary time, duration of sedentary bouts, times of sedentary bouts, and times of sedentary breaks than those with a healthy diet. Regardless of the use of objective or subjective measurements, older adults without a healthy diet engaged in a more inactive and sedentary lifestyle. These findings have implications for health promotion practitioners in designing tailored interventions.

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