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Yutaka Owari1,2, Nobuyuki Miyatake3
1Shikoku Medical College, Utazu, Kagawa 769-0205, Japan. owari@med.kagawa-u.ac.jp.
Medicina (Kaunas, Lithuania)
|July 3, 2019
Summary
Psychological distress (PD) significantly influences continuous sedentary behavior (CSB) in older adults. Higher PD levels one year prior predicted increased CSB rates, highlighting a potential link between mental health and physical inactivity.
Area of Science:
- Gerontology
- Behavioral Science
- Public Health
Background:
- Sedentary behavior is a growing concern in aging populations.
- Understanding factors influencing sedentary behavior is crucial for health interventions.
- Psychological distress is a prevalent issue among older adults.
Purpose of the Study:
- To investigate the relationship between psychological distress (PD) and continuous sedentary behavior (CSB) in healthy older adults.
- To determine if PD predicts future CSB rates.
- To analyze the temporal association between PD and CSB.
Main Methods:
- Secondary analysis of 80 healthy older adults (aged 65+) from 2016-2017.
- Utilized Structural Equation Modeling (SEM) with cross-lagged and synchronous effects models.
- Measured CSB (sessions ≥1.5 METs for >30 min) and PD (Kessler Psychological Distress Scale - K6).
Main Results:
- Psychological distress in 2016 significantly predicted continuous sedentary behavior in 2017 (β = 0.136, p = 0.020).
- Psychological distress in 2017 also significantly influenced continuous sedentary behavior in the same year (β = 0.166, p = 0.039).
- Model fit indices (AGFI=0.990, CFI=1.000, RMSEA=0.000) indicated excellent model fit.
Conclusions:
- Psychological distress is a significant predictor of continuous sedentary behavior in older adults.
- Findings suggest a potential causal link where PD influences future CSB.
- Interventions targeting PD may help reduce sedentary behavior in this demographic.
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