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Effect of university students’ sedentary behavior on stress, anxiety, and depression

Year: 2018

Type: article

Abstract: PURPOSE: We identified the effect of sedentary behavior on stress, anxiety, and depression among Korean university students. DESIGN AND METHODS: Data were collected from 244 students using self-reported sitting time, the Perceived Stress Scale, the Beck Anxiety Inventory, and the Center for Epidemiological Studies-Depression Scale. FINDINGS: Mean sitting time was 7.96 h per day. As sitting hours increased, university students' stress, anxiety, and depression significantly increased despite controlling for sex, economic level, body mass index, underlying disease, and health self-management. PRACTICAL IMPLICATIONS: Intervention programs that reduce sedentary behavior and improve physical activity and mental health for university students are necessary.

Source: Perspectives In Psychiatric Care

DOI: 10.1111/ppc.12296

Authors: Eunmi Lee, Yujeong Kim

Institution: Hoseo University

Language: English

Topic: Physical Activity and Health

Subfield: Public Health, Environmental and Occupational Health

Field: Medicine

Domain: Health Sciences

SDG: Good health and well-being

Open Access status: hybrid

Estimated APC paid: $2,710