Sedentary time among undergraduate students: A systematic review

To systematically review and synthesize all relevant literature to assess the range of average daily sedentary time (ST) of undergraduate students enrolled in university and college programs across the world. Methods: Published, peer-reviewed articles were included if they: (a) were in English; (b)...

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Published in:Journal of American college health 2021-04, Vol.69 (3), p.237-244
Main Authors: Moulin, Marc S., Truelove, Stephanie, Burke, Shauna M., Irwin, Jennifer D.
Format: Article
Language:English
Subjects:
Accelerometers
college
College students
Health Behavior
Life Style
Literature Reviews
Measurement Equipment
Physical Activity Level
post-secondary
Questionnaires
Sedentary
Sedentary behavior
Sedentary lifestyle
Systematic review
Undergraduate Students
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Summary:To systematically review and synthesize all relevant literature to assess the range of average daily sedentary time (ST) of undergraduate students enrolled in university and college programs across the world. Methods: Published, peer-reviewed articles were included if they: (a) were in English; (b) had a study population that consisted entirely of undergraduate students; (c) reported a daily or weekly ST for undergraduate students; and (d) included a measure of ST using a valid sedentary behavior questionnaire or accelerometers. Results: Twenty-three studies were included in the review. A wide range of ST (0.75 to 14.35 hours per day) was reported. Mean ST as measured by domain-specific questionnaires and accelerometers was 11.10 hours per day and 10.69 hours per day, respectively. Conclusion: Findings suggest that some undergraduate students participate in high levels of ST. Additional research, as well as interventions focused on reducing ST among postsecondary students, are needed.
ISSN:0744-8481
1940-3208
DOI:10.1080/07448481.2019.1661422