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Taxonomy-based content analysis of sedentary behavior questionnaires: A systematic review
Fabien Rivière1, Salomé Aubert2, Abdou Yacoubou Omorou1,3
1EA 4360 APEMAC, University of Lorraine, Paris Descartes University, Nancy, France.
Plos One
|March 7, 2018
Summary
This review analyzed sedentary behavior questionnaires, finding most measure time and type but miss context like social factors. New questionnaires are needed to capture a fuller picture of sedentary behaviors.
Area of Science:
- Public Health
- Epidemiology
- Behavioral Science
Background:
- Sedentary behaviors (SB) have diverse health effects influenced by their characteristics.
- Existing questionnaires for SB vary in the aspects they measure.
- A comprehensive understanding of measured SB characteristics is lacking.
Purpose of the Study:
- To systematically review and analyze the content of self-report questionnaires assessing sedentary behaviors.
- To identify which characteristics of sedentary behaviors are commonly measured.
- To highlight gaps in the measurement of sedentary behaviors.
Main Methods:
- A systematic literature search was conducted across three databases for SB questionnaires published before January 1st, 2016.
- Inclusion criteria were applied, resulting in 60 unique questionnaires from 82 articles.
- Characteristics of sedentary behaviors assessed by each questionnaire were extracted and analyzed.
Main Results:
- Most questionnaires captured time (n=60), posture (n=54), purpose (n=46), and types (n=45) of SB.
- Fewer questionnaires assessed environmental (n=20), social context (n=11), or associated behaviors (n=2).
- Commonly measured SB characteristics included sitting time, daily frequency, TV viewing, and computer use, yet many aspects remain unmeasured.
Conclusions:
- The review identifies the breadth of sedentary behavior characteristics covered by current self-report questionnaires.
- Findings support the development of new, more comprehensive questionnaires.
- Addressing measurement gaps is crucial for accurately assessing sedentary behaviors and their health impacts.
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