Association of Personality on Changes in Weekday Sitting Time: Cross-Sectional and Prospective Evaluation
Year: 2019
Type: article
Study design: Observational Study
Abstract: BACKGROUND: The purpose of this study was to examine the prospective association of personality typology on changes in sitting (sedentary) time. METHODS: = 21.6 yrs) completed self-report assessments of personality and sitting time at baseline and at an approximate 5-month follow-up. At baseline, personality was assessed via the Neuroticism-Extraversion-Openness Five Factor Inventory (NEO-FFI) questionnaire. At both baseline and the follow- up period, sitting time was self-reported using the International Physical Activity Questionnaire (IPAQ) short form. RESULTS: = 6.6; 95% CI: 0.13, 13.0; p = 0.04). CONCLUSION: Personality was differentially associated with sitting time based on the study design, with the personality trait of openness to experience being prospectively associated with increases in sitting time.
Source: Journal of Lifestyle Medicine
Institutions: University of Mississippi, University of Southern Queensland
Language: English
Subfield: Clinical Psychology
Field: Psychology
Domain: Social Sciences
Open Access status: green
OpenAlex ID: W2925328024