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Momentary mood predicts upcoming real-life sedentary behavior.
Marco Giurgiu1,2, Ronald C Plotnikoff3, Claudio R Nigg1
1Department of Sports and Sports Science, Mental mHealth Lab, Karlsruhe Institute of Technology (KIT), Karlsruhe, Germany.
Scandinavian Journal of Medicine & Science in Sports
|March 10, 2020
Summary
Positive moods like high valence and energetic arousal reduce sedentary behavior, while calmness increases it. Understanding these mood-behavior links can help decrease sedentary time in daily life.
Area of Science:
- Behavioral Science
- Psychophysiology
- Public Health
Background:
- Sedentary behavior is prevalent in industrialized societies and negatively impacts health.
- Identifying factors that trigger sedentary behavior is crucial for public health.
- The influence of mood on sedentary behavior remains understudied.
Purpose of the Study:
- To investigate if specific mood dimensions predict subsequent sedentary behavior.
- To explore within-subject and between-subject associations between mood and sedentary behavior.
Main Methods:
- 92 university employees participated in a 5-day ambulatory assessment (AA).
- Sedentary behavior was measured continuously using accelerometers.
- Momentary mood was assessed 10 times daily via smartphone diaries.
Main Results:
- Higher momentary valence and energetic arousal predicted less subsequent sedentary behavior.
- Higher momentary calmness predicted more subsequent sedentary behavior.
- Mood significantly predicted sedentary behavior on a within-subject level, but not between-subjects.
Conclusions:
- Mood dimensions dynamically regulate sedentary behavior in everyday life.
- Context (home vs. work) moderated mood's effect on sedentary behavior.
- Findings suggest mood-targeted interventions could reduce daily sedentary time.
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