Descriptive epidemiology of screen and non-screen sedentary time in adolescents: a cross sectional study
<p>Abstract</p> <p>Background</p> <p>Much attention has been paid to adolescents' screen time, however very few studies have examined non-screen sedentary time (NSST). This study aimed to (1) describe the magnitude and composition of screen sedentary time (SST) and...
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| description | <p>Abstract</p> <p>Background</p> <p>Much attention has been paid to adolescents' screen time, however very few studies have examined non-screen sedentary time (NSST). This study aimed to (1) describe the magnitude and composition of screen sedentary time (SST) and NSST in Australian adolescents, (2) describe the socio-demographic correlates of SST and NSST, and (3) determine whether screen time is an adequate surrogate for total sedentary behaviour in this population.</p> <p>Methods</p> <p>2200 9-16 year old Australians provided detailed use of time data for four days. Non-screen sedentary time (NSST) included time spent participating in activities expected to elicit <3 METs whilst seated or lying down (other than sleeping), excluding screen-based activities (television, playing videogames or using computers). Total sedentary time was the sum of screen time and NSST.</p> <p>Results</p> <p>Adolescents spent a mean (SD) of 345 (105) minutes/day in NSST, which constituted 60% of total sedentary time. School activities contributed 42% of NSST, socialising 19%, self-care (mainly eating) 16%, and passive transport 15%. Screen time and NSST showed opposite patterns in relation to key socio-demographic characteristics, including sex, age, weight status, household income, parental education and day type. Because screen time was negatively correlated with NSST (r = -0.58), and exhibited a moderate correlation (r = 0.53) with total sedentary time, screen time was only a moderately effective surrogate for total sedentary time.</p> <p>Conclusions</p> <p>To capture a complete picture of young people's sedentary time, studies should endeavour to measure both screen time and NSST.</p> |
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| spelling | doaj.art-61361d61b37b4e5c85c0a612d2ce7c0d2022-12-21T18:38:15ZengBMCInternational Journal of Behavioral Nutrition and Physical Activity1479-58682010-12-01719210.1186/1479-5868-7-92Descriptive epidemiology of screen and non-screen sedentary time in adolescents: a cross sectional studyRidley KateMaher Carol AOlds Tim SKittel Daniella M<p>Abstract</p> <p>Background</p> <p>Much attention has been paid to adolescents' screen time, however very few studies have examined non-screen sedentary time (NSST). This study aimed to (1) describe the magnitude and composition of screen sedentary time (SST) and NSST in Australian adolescents, (2) describe the socio-demographic correlates of SST and NSST, and (3) determine whether screen time is an adequate surrogate for total sedentary behaviour in this population.</p> <p>Methods</p> <p>2200 9-16 year old Australians provided detailed use of time data for four days. Non-screen sedentary time (NSST) included time spent participating in activities expected to elicit <3 METs whilst seated or lying down (other than sleeping), excluding screen-based activities (television, playing videogames or using computers). Total sedentary time was the sum of screen time and NSST.</p> <p>Results</p> <p>Adolescents spent a mean (SD) of 345 (105) minutes/day in NSST, which constituted 60% of total sedentary time. School activities contributed 42% of NSST, socialising 19%, self-care (mainly eating) 16%, and passive transport 15%. Screen time and NSST showed opposite patterns in relation to key socio-demographic characteristics, including sex, age, weight status, household income, parental education and day type. Because screen time was negatively correlated with NSST (r = -0.58), and exhibited a moderate correlation (r = 0.53) with total sedentary time, screen time was only a moderately effective surrogate for total sedentary time.</p> <p>Conclusions</p> <p>To capture a complete picture of young people's sedentary time, studies should endeavour to measure both screen time and NSST.</p>http://www.ijbnpa.org/content/7/1/92 |
| spellingShingle | Ridley Kate Maher Carol A Olds Tim S Kittel Daniella M Descriptive epidemiology of screen and non-screen sedentary time in adolescents: a cross sectional study International Journal of Behavioral Nutrition and Physical Activity |
| title | Descriptive epidemiology of screen and non-screen sedentary time in adolescents: a cross sectional study |
| title_full | Descriptive epidemiology of screen and non-screen sedentary time in adolescents: a cross sectional study |
| title_fullStr | Descriptive epidemiology of screen and non-screen sedentary time in adolescents: a cross sectional study |
| title_full_unstemmed | Descriptive epidemiology of screen and non-screen sedentary time in adolescents: a cross sectional study |
| title_short | Descriptive epidemiology of screen and non-screen sedentary time in adolescents: a cross sectional study |
| title_sort | descriptive epidemiology of screen and non screen sedentary time in adolescents a cross sectional study |
| url | http://www.ijbnpa.org/content/7/1/92 |
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