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Western University

2019

Health Psychology

Mental health

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The Relationship Between Perceived Sedentary Behaviour And Psychological Health, Kelsey Sick Aug 2019

The Relationship Between Perceived Sedentary Behaviour And Psychological Health, Kelsey Sick

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The present study examined relationships between individuals’ perceptions of their level of sedentary behaviour, as compared with other people their age, and mental health and well-being. Adults (n = 374, Mage= 60% between 18 and 24) completed the online Perceived Sedentary Behaviour and Psychological Health Survey which assessed perceptions of sedentary behaviour on a typical weekday and weekend day, mental health and well-being (i.e., depression, state anxiety, perceived stress, mental well-being, mental health function), and potential covariates that have known associations with mental well-being (e.g., sociodemographic characteristics, health status factors, actual sitting time). Perceived sedentary behaviour …