Sedentary Behaviour Research Network

<em>British Journal of Health Psychology</em> | Wiley Online Library Purpose This systematic review summarizes the associations between sleep, sedentary behaviour and physical activity and HRQoL in children and adolescents. Methods PubMed, Embase, PsycINFO and SPOR...

Sleep, sedentary behaviour, physical activity and health-related quality of life in children and adolescents: A systematic review

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Barriers and facilitators to increase physical activity and reduce sedentary behavior in Ethiopian office-based employees: a qualitative formative research using the social-ecological model A new study entitled “Barriers and facilitators to increase physical activity and reduce sedentary behavior in Ethiopian office-based employees: a qualitative formative research using the social-ecolo...

Barriers and facilitators to increase physical activity and reduce sedentary behavior in Ethiopian office-based employees: a qualitative formative research using the social-ecological model

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Congratulations to the 2025 SBRN Award Winners!

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The winner of the 2025 SBRN Student/Trainee Award is Madeline Shivgulam (Canada)! Congratulations and thank you, Madeline, for your exemplary dedication, commitment, and contributions to the field of #sedentary behaviour!

The winner of the 2025 SBRN Practice Leadership Award is Fairplay! Congratulations and thank you, Fairplay, for your exceptional and sustained leadership in raising awareness and offering solutions to reduce and manage excessive #sedentary behavior!

The winner of the 2025 SBRN Research Leadership Award is Dr. Stuart Biddle (Australia)! Congratulations and thank you, Stuart, for your outstanding leadership in research and scholarly activity in the field of #sedentary behaviour!

Exploring the perceptions of sedentary behaviour in community-dwelling older adults aged 75 and older: a series of focus group interviews A new publication entitled “Exploring the perceptions of sedentary behaviour in community-dwelling older adults aged 75 and older: a series of focus group interviews” was recently […]

Exploring the perceptions of sedentary behaviour in community-dwelling older adults aged 75 and older: a series of focus group interviews

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Sex-Specific Leisure-Time Physical Activity and Sedentary Behavior Patterns in French Adults

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Effects of pre- and post-surgery physical activity interventions on physical activity and sedentary behaviour levels following knee and hip arthroplasty: a systematic review and meta-analysis of rando... To evaluate general exercise and behavioural interventions designed to improve physical activity (PA) or reduce sedentary behaviour in total knee or h…

Effects of pre- and post-surgery physical activity interventions on physical activity and sedentary behaviour levels following knee and hip arthroplasty: a systematic review and meta-analysis of randomised controlled trials

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Cross-sectional and longitudinal associations between sleep, sedentary behaviour and physical activity with adiposity and cardio-respiratory fitness in school-aged children: a compositional data analy... A new study entitled “Cross-sectional and longitudinal associations between sleep, sedentary behaviour and physical activity with adiposity and cardio-respiratory fitness in school-aged children: a co...

Cross-sectional and longitudinal associations between sleep, sedentary behaviour and physical activity with adiposity and cardio-respiratory fitness in school-aged children: a compositional data analysis

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The role of notification modality in smartwatches: A context of sedentary behavior interventions Sedentary behavior associated with prolonged computer use poses significant health risks. Smartwatch-based stand-up reminders offer a promising interv…

The role of notification modality in smartwatches: A context of sedentary behavior interventions

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The associations between sedentary behavior and risk of depression: a systematic review and dose response meta-analysis - BMC Public Health Depression is a prevalent mental health disorder affecting millions of people worldwide, imposing a significant economic burden on society. Despite the progress in treatment, many individuals with dep...

The associations between sedentary behavior and risk of depression: a systematic review and dose response meta-analysis

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Associations between parent and child 24-hour movement behaviours across the COVID-19 pandemic in Canada - Journal of Activity, Sedentary and Sleep Behaviors Background Parents influence and support children’s healthy movement behaviours (physical activity, sedentary time, sleep). During the COVID-19 pandemic, families spent even more time together. Thus, ...

Associations between parent and child 24-hour movement behaviours across the COVID-19 pandemic in Canada

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Associations Between Physical Activity, Sedentary Behaviour, Sleep Quality, and Anxiety Among Healthy Pain-Free Adults in Saudi Arabia: An Online Cross-Sectional Survey A new study entitled “Associations Between Physical Activity, Sedentary Behaviour, Sleep Quality, and Anxiety Among Healthy Pain-Free Adults in Saudi Arabia: An Online Cross-Sectional Survey” was […]

Associations Between Physical Activity, Sedentary Behaviour, Sleep Quality, and Anxiety Among Healthy Pain-Free Adults in Saudi Arabia: An Online Cross-Sectional Survey

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Motor proficiency as a predictor of physical activity and sedentary behaviour in young adults: Insights from accelerometer-derived and self-reported measures To determine the associations of motor proficiency (MP) with physical activity (PA) and sedentary behavior (SB) in young adults who are facing elevate…

Motor proficiency as a predictor of physical activity and sedentary behaviour in young adults: Insights from accelerometer-derived and self-reported measures

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Patterns of time spent in sedentary behavior, physical activity, and sleep are associated with cognitive decline among CLSA participants: A latent class analysis To identify latent classes of time spent in movement activities (leisure sitting, physical activities, and sleep), characterize them, and assess their…

Patterns of time spent in sedentary behavior, physical activity, and sleep are associated with cognitive decline among CLSA participants: A latent class analysis

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The Use of Wearable Cameras to Capture Physical Activity and Sedentary Behavior: A Scoping Review A new study entitled “The Use of Wearable Cameras to Capture Physical Activity and Sedentary Behavior: A Scoping Review” was recently published in Journal for the […]

The Use of Wearable Cameras to Capture Physical Activity and Sedentary Behavior: A Scoping Review

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Associations Between Physical Activity, Sedentary Behaviour, Sleep Quality, and Anxiety Among Healthy Pain-Free Adults in Saudi Arabia: An Online Cross-Sectional Survey

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Prevalence, Sociodemographic, and Attitudinal Factors of Physical Activity and Sedentary Behavior Among Children and Adolescents in Fiji

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Associations of physical activity, sedentary behavior, and sleep patterns with cognitive function among middle-aged and older adults

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Distinguishing associations between neighbourhood features and physical inactivity, sedentary behaviour time, and screen time in boys and girls - Journal of Activity, Sedentary and Sleep Behaviors Objective Physical inactivity (PI), sedentary behaviour time (SB) and screen time (ST) are related but distinct behaviors for which separate research and environmental intervention frameworks may be w...

Distinguishing associations between neighbourhood features and physical inactivity, sedentary behaviour time, and screen time in boys and girls

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Accelerometer-Measured Physical Activity and Sedentary Behavior in Individuals With and Without Chronic Diseases: Cross-Sectional Results of 27,890 Adults From the Swedish CArdioPulmonary BioImage Stu... A new study entitled “Accelerometer-Measured Physical Activity and Sedentary Behavior in Individuals With and Without Chronic Diseases: Cross-Sectional Results of 27,890 Adults From the Swedish CArdio...

Accelerometer-Measured Physical Activity and Sedentary Behavior in Individuals With and Without Chronic Diseases: Cross-Sectional Results of 27,890 Adults From the Swedish CArdioPulmonary BioImage Study Cohort

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Sedentary behaviour and cardiometabolic health: Integrating the potential underlying molecular health aspects During the last decades, sedentary behaviour has been recognised as an interdependent risk factor for cardiometabolic health and premature mortality. …

Sedentary behaviour and cardiometabolic health: Integrating the potential underlying molecular health aspects

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Distinguishing associations between neighbourhood features and physical inactivity, sedentary behaviour time, and screen time in boys and girls - Journal of Activity, Sedentary and Sleep Behaviors Objective Physical inactivity (PI), sedentary behaviour time (SB) and screen time (ST) are related but distinct behaviors for which separate research and environmental intervention frameworks may be w...

Distinguishing associations between neighbourhood features and physical inactivity, sedentary behaviour time, and screen time in boys and girls

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Parent-child association of sedentary behavior according to parental physical activity level: The EPI-FAMILY health-study The time spent in sedentary behavior (SB) has increased in children and adolescents, which may be positively associated with less time spent in physic…

Parent-child association of sedentary behavior according to parental physical activity level: The EPI-FAMILY health-study

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Digital intervention for increasing physical activity and reducing sedentary behaviour in cancer survivors: a trial within the Cancer Prevention Study-3 cohort Objective The aims of this study, which uses a trial within a cohort design, were to determine the efficacy of a web-based intervention to increase moderate-to-vigorous intensity physical activity (MV...

Digital intervention for increasing physical activity and reducing sedentary behaviour in cancer survivors: a trial within the Cancer Prevention Study-3 cohort

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Assessing Physical Activity and Sedentary Behavior in People With Mental Illnesses: Do Actigraphy and Daily Self-Report Measures Agree? A new study entitled “Assessing Physical Activity and Sedentary Behavior in People With Mental Illnesses: Do Actigraphy and Daily Self-Report Measures Agree?” recently published in Mental […]

Assessing Physical Activity and Sedentary Behavior in People With Mental Illnesses: Do Actigraphy and Daily Self-Report Measures Agree?

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Cross-sectional and longitudinal associations between sedentary behavior and behavioral problems in children with overweight/obesity Sedentary behaviors (ST) are linked to children's mental health, including internalizing and externalizing problems. Research on these associations in…

Cross-sectional and longitudinal associations between sedentary behavior and behavioral problems in children with overweight/obesity

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