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Correlates of sedentary behaviours in preschool children: a review

Trina Hinkley1, Jo Salmon, Anthony D Okely

  • 1Centre for Physical Activity and Nutrition Research, Deakin University, 221 Burwood Hwy, Burwood, Vic, 3125 Australia. trina.hinkley@deakin.edu.au.

The International Journal of Behavioral Nutrition and Physical Activity
|September 10, 2010
PubMed

Insights

Correlates of sedentary behavior in preschool children are complex and not well understood. More research is needed to identify factors influencing sedentary behavior and inform interventions.

Area of Science:

  • Pediatric Health
  • Behavioral Science
  • Public Health

Background:

  • Sedentary behavior is linked to adverse health outcomes.
  • Preschool children spend considerable time in sedentary activities.
  • Research on sedentary behavior correlates in preschoolers is a growing field.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To review and synthesize existing literature on correlates of sedentary behavior in preschool children.
  • To identify factors associated with sedentary behavior in this specific age group.
  • To highlight gaps in current research.

Main Methods:

  • A comprehensive literature search was conducted to identify relevant studies.
  • Articles published between 1993 and 2009 were retrieved and evaluated.
  • Studies examining correlates of sedentary behaviors in preschool children were included.

Main Results:

  • Twenty-nine studies met the inclusion criteria, identifying 63 potential correlates.
  • Television viewing was the most frequently studied sedentary behavior.
  • Child's sex, age, BMI, parental education, and race showed indeterminate associations with sedentary behavior; outdoor playtime had no association.

Conclusions:

  • The correlates of sedentary behavior in preschool children are multifaceted and require further investigation.
  • Current evidence is insufficient to establish robust associations for most identified correlates.
  • More research is essential for developing effective interventions to reduce sedentary behavior in young children.
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