Clustering of Sedentary Behaviors and Physical Activity among Youth: A Cross-National Study
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Article Title | Clustering of Sedentary Behaviors and Physical Activity among Youth: A Cross-National Study |
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ERA Journal ID | 9795 |
Article Category | Article |
Authors | Marshall, Simon J., Biddle, Stuart J. H., Sallis, James F., McKenzie, Thomas L. and Conway, Terry L. |
Journal Title | Pediatric Exercise Science |
Journal Citation | 14 (4), pp. 401-417 |
Number of Pages | 17 |
Year | Nov 2002 |
Place of Publication | United States |
ISSN | 0899-8493 |
1543-2920 | |
Digital Object Identifier (DOI) | https://doi.org/10.1123/pes.14.4.401 |
Web Address (URL) | https://journals.humankinetics.com/view/journals/pes/14/4/article-p401.xml |
Abstract | Few studies have attempted to describe patterns of sedentary behavior among children and examine how these relate to patterns of physical activity. A group of 2,494 youth aged 11-15 years from the USA and UK completed a physical activity checklist. Low intercorrelations between sedentary behaviors suggest youth sedentariness is multifaceted and cannot be represented accurately by any one behavior such as TV viewing. Cluster analysis identified three groups of young people, differentiated by the level and type of sedentary behavior and physical activity. Physical activity and sedentary behavior are not two sides of the same coin. Further study should examine the health-related outcomes associated with sedentary behavior and the modifiable determinants of these behaviors among young people. |
Keywords | accuracy; adolescent; article; behavior modification; cluster analysis; correlation analysis; female; human; juvenile; major clinical study; male; outcomes research; physical activity; school child; sitting; television; United Kingdom; United States |
Public Notes | There are no files associated with this item. |
Byline Affiliations | San Diego State University, United States |
Loughborough University, United Kingdom |
https://research.usq.edu.au/item/w5y16/clustering-of-sedentary-behaviors-and-physical-activity-among-youth-a-cross-national-study
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