Sedentary Time among Undergraduate Students: A Systematic Review
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| Title: | Sedentary Time among Undergraduate Students: A Systematic Review |
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| Language: | English |
| Authors: | Moulin, Marc S., Truelove, Stephanie, Burke, Shauna M., Irwin, Jennifer D. |
| Source: | Journal of American College Health. 2021 69(3):237-244. |
| 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: | 8 |
| Publication Date: | 2021 |
| Document Type: | Journal Articles Information Analyses Reports - Research |
| Education Level: | Higher Education Postsecondary Education |
| Descriptors: | Physical Activity Level, Undergraduate Students, Literature Reviews, Measurement Equipment, Health Behavior, Life Style |
| DOI: | 10.1080/07448481.2019.1661422 |
| ISSN: | 0744-8481 |
| Abstract: | Objective: To systematically review and synthesize all relevant literature to assess the range of average daily sedentary time (ST) of undergraduate students enrolled in university and college programs across the world. Methods: Published, peer-reviewed articles were included if they: (1) were in English; (2) had a study population that consisted entirely of undergraduate students; (3) reported a daily or weekly ST for undergraduate students; and (4) included a measure of ST using a valid sedentary behavior questionnaire or accelerometers. Results: Twenty-three studies were included in the review. A wide range of ST (0.75 to 14.35 hours per day) was reported. Mean ST as measured by domain-specific questionnaires and accelerometers was 11.10 hours per day and 10.69 hours per day, respectively. Conclusion: Findings suggest that some undergraduate students participate in high levels of ST. Additional research, as well as interventions focused on reducing ST among postsecondary students, are needed. |
| Abstractor: | As Provided |
| Entry Date: | 2021 |
| Accession Number: | EJ1296479 |
| Database: | ERIC |
| Abstract: | Objective: To systematically review and synthesize all relevant literature to assess the range of average daily sedentary time (ST) of undergraduate students enrolled in university and college programs across the world. Methods: Published, peer-reviewed articles were included if they: (1) were in English; (2) had a study population that consisted entirely of undergraduate students; (3) reported a daily or weekly ST for undergraduate students; and (4) included a measure of ST using a valid sedentary behavior questionnaire or accelerometers. Results: Twenty-three studies were included in the review. A wide range of ST (0.75 to 14.35 hours per day) was reported. Mean ST as measured by domain-specific questionnaires and accelerometers was 11.10 hours per day and 10.69 hours per day, respectively. Conclusion: Findings suggest that some undergraduate students participate in high levels of ST. Additional research, as well as interventions focused on reducing ST among postsecondary students, are needed. |
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| ISSN: | 0744-8481 |
| DOI: | 10.1080/07448481.2019.1661422 |
