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Moving in Sync: Hourly Physical Activity and Sedentary Behavior are Synchronized in Couples
Theresa Pauly1, Jan Keller2, Nina Knoll2
1Department of Psychology, University of British Columbia, Vancouver, Canada.
Summary
Couples
Area of Science:
- Behavioral science
- Public health
- Social epidemiology
Background:
- Couples' physical activity levels are interconnected.
- Understanding these connections can improve health interventions.
Purpose of the Study:
- To examine hour-by-hour synchrony in moderate-to-vigorous physical activity (MVPA) and sedentary behavior between partners.
- To link this synchrony with individual behaviors, time, and relationship factors.
Main Methods:
- Utilized 7-day accelerometer data from two large couple studies.
- Employed coordinated multilevel modeling to analyze dyadic covariation in hourly behaviors.
Main Results:
- Found moderate synchrony in MVPA and sedentary behavior between partners.
- Synchrony varied by time of day, day of week, time spent together, relationship duration, and perceived closeness.
Conclusions:
- MVPA and sedentary behaviors are influenced by social partners.
- Interventions targeting couples may enhance physical activity promotion effectiveness.
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