What is it about?
Higher levels of self-reported leisure-time physical activity and lower levels of accelerometer-based sedentary behaviour were associated with lower psychological distress. While higher levels of self-reported work-domain physical activity were associated with higher likelihood of psychological distress.
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Why is it important?
The interpretation of previous studies on the association of physical activity and sedentary behaviour with psychological health is limited by the use of mostly self-reported physical activity and sedentary behaviour, and a focus on Western populations. We aimed to explore the association of self-reported and devise-based measures of physical activity and sedentary behaviour domains on psychological distress in an urban multi-ethnic Asian population.
Perspectives
To improve psychological health, interventions could promote leisure-time physical activity as a targeting construct. This study underscores the importance of assessing accelerometer-based and self-reported domain-specific activity in relation to mental health, instead of solely focusing on total volume of activity.
Dr. Anne HY Chu
Agency for Science, Technology and Research (A*STAR)
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This page is a summary of: Self-reported domain-specific and accelerometer-based physical activity and sedentary behaviour in relation to psychological distress among an urban Asian population, International Journal of Behavioral Nutrition and Physical Activity, April 2018, Springer Science + Business Media,
DOI: 10.1186/s12966-018-0669-1.
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