Positive and negative well-being and objectively measured sedentary behaviour in older adults: evidence from three cohorts

Positive and negative well-being and objectively measured sedentary behaviour in older adults: evidence from three cohorts

Abstract Background Sedentary behaviour is related to poorer health independently of time spent in moderate to vigorous physical activity. The aim of this study was to investigate whether wellbeing or symptoms of anxiety or depression predict sedentary behaviour in older adults. Method Participants...

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Main Authors: Judith A. Okely, Iva Čukić, Richard J. Shaw, Sebastien F. Chastin, Philippa M. Dall, Ian J. Deary, Geoff Der, Manon L. Dontje, Dawn A. Skelton, Catharine R. Gale, on behalf of the Seniors USP team
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2019-01-01
Series:BMC Geriatrics
Subjects:
Wellbeing
Depression
Anxiety
Sedentary behaviour
Tri-axial inclinometer
Online Access:http://link.springer.com/article/10.1186/s12877-019-1026-1

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