Get Up, Stand Up, Stand Up for Your Health! Faculty and Student Perspectives on Addressing Prolonged Sitting in University Settings
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| Title: | Get Up, Stand Up, Stand Up for Your Health! Faculty and Student Perspectives on Addressing Prolonged Sitting in University Settings |
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| Language: | English |
| Authors: | Cowgill, Burton O., Perez, Vanessa, Gerdes, Ellen, Sadda, Anusha, Ly, Courtnie, Slusser, Wendelin, Leung, Angelia |
| Source: | Journal of American College Health. 2021 69(2):198-207. |
| Availability: | Taylor & Francis. Available from: Taylor & Francis, Ltd. 530 Walnut Street Suite 850, Philadelphia, PA 19106. Tel: 800-354-1420; Tel: 215-625-8900; Fax: 215-207-0050; Web site: http://www.tandf.co.uk/journals |
| Peer Reviewed: | Y |
| Page Count: | 10 |
| Publication Date: | 2021 |
| Document Type: | Journal Articles Reports - Research Tests/Questionnaires |
| Education Level: | Higher Education Postsecondary Education |
| Descriptors: | Undergraduate Students, Graduate Students, College Faculty, Teacher Attitudes, Student Attitudes, Health Behavior, Physical Health, Physical Activity Level, College Environment, Classroom Environment, Time Management, Behavior Standards, Misconceptions, Prevention, Intervention, Public Colleges, Barriers, Risk, Human Posture |
| Geographic Terms: | California (Los Angeles) |
| DOI: | 10.1080/07448481.2019.1661419 |
| ISSN: | 0744-8481 |
| Abstract: | Objective: To assess awareness about prolonged sitting and acceptance of interventions to reduce bouts of prolonged sitting. Participants: Undergraduate, graduate, and professional students and faculty from a large public university. Methods: Eight focus groups were conducted with 4 groups of undergraduate students and 4 groups of graduate/professional students. Eight key informant interviews were conducted with faculty. Content analyses were performed using inductive and deductive techniques to elicit common themes. Results: Many students and faculty were not aware of the detrimental effects associated with prolonged sitting. Barriers to movement in university settings included social acceptability, environmental constraints, and academic requirements. Acceptable interventions included: faculty prompts, changes to pedagogy, educational campaigns, and structural changes to classroom designs. Conclusions: University settings represent an opportunity to address issues related to prolonged sitting that may address immediate health implications, as well as establish behaviors and practices that can be continued in work-based settings. |
| Abstractor: | As Provided |
| Entry Date: | 2021 |
| Accession Number: | EJ1291533 |
| Database: | ERIC |
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| Abstract: | Objective: To assess awareness about prolonged sitting and acceptance of interventions to reduce bouts of prolonged sitting. Participants: Undergraduate, graduate, and professional students and faculty from a large public university. Methods: Eight focus groups were conducted with 4 groups of undergraduate students and 4 groups of graduate/professional students. Eight key informant interviews were conducted with faculty. Content analyses were performed using inductive and deductive techniques to elicit common themes. Results: Many students and faculty were not aware of the detrimental effects associated with prolonged sitting. Barriers to movement in university settings included social acceptability, environmental constraints, and academic requirements. Acceptable interventions included: faculty prompts, changes to pedagogy, educational campaigns, and structural changes to classroom designs. Conclusions: University settings represent an opportunity to address issues related to prolonged sitting that may address immediate health implications, as well as establish behaviors and practices that can be continued in work-based settings. |
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| ISSN: | 0744-8481 |
| DOI: | 10.1080/07448481.2019.1661419 |
