Relationships of Individual, Social, and Physical Environmental Factors With Older Adults’ Television Viewing Time

Cauwenberg, Jelle Van; Donder, Liesbeth De; Clarys, Peter; Bourdeaudhuij, Ilse De; Owen, Neville; Dury, Sarah; Witte, Nico De; Buffel, Tine; Verté, Dominique; Deforche, Bénédicte

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“…Finally, no socio-demographic correlates were related to any of the different contexts of sitting. The latter is in contrast with findings of previous studies [39, 14, 43, 44]. This may be because variables other than socio-demographics were included in the final step of the analyses.…”

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“…Consequently, older adults may watch more TV if they have a partner who watches TV for many hours. On the other hand, previous research also showed that emotional loneliness was positively associated with TV viewing [39]. Among the participants who did sit during motorized transport, more active transport of the partner was associated with less sitting during motorized transport of the participant.…”

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Socio-Ecological Variables Associated with Context-Specific Sitting Time in Belgian Older Adults: A One-Year Follow-Up Study

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IntroductionKnowledge about variables associated with context-specific sitting time in older adults is limited. Therefore, this study explored cross-sectional and longitudinal associations of socio-demographic, social-cognitive, physical-environmental and health-related variables with sitting during TV viewing, computer use and motorized transport in older adults.MethodsA sample of Belgian older adults completed structured interviews on context-specific sitting time and associated variables using a longitudinal study design. Objective measurements of grip strength and physical performance were also completed. Complete baseline data were available of 258 participants (73.98±6.16 years) of which 229 participants remained in the study at one year follow-up (retention rate: 91.60%). Cross-sectional correlates (baseline data) and longitudinal predictors (change-scores in relation with change in sitting time) were explored through multiple linear regression analyses.ResultsPer context-specific sitting time, most of the cross-sectional correlates differed from the longitudinal predictors. Increases over time in enjoyment of watching TV (+one unit), encouragement of partner to watch less TV (+one unit) and TV time of partner (+30.0 min/day) were associated with respectively 9.1 min/day (p<0.001), 16.0 min/day (p<0.001) and 12.0 min/day (p<0.001) more sitting during TV viewing at follow-up. Increases over time in enjoyment of using a computer (+one unit), the number of smartphones and tablets (+1) and computer use of the partner (+30.0 min/day) were associated with respectively 5.5 min/day (p < .01), 10.4 min/day (p < .05) and 3.0 min/day (p < .05) more sitting during computer use at follow-up. An increase over time in self-efficacy regarding taking a bicycle or walking was associated with 2.9 min/day (p < .05) less sitting during motorized transport at follow-up.ConclusionsThe results stressed the importance of looking at separate contexts of sitting. Further, the results highlighted the importance of longitudinal research in order to reveal which changes in particular variables predicted changes in context-specific sitting time. Variables at the social-cognitive level were most frequently related to context-specific sitting.

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Socio-Ecological Variables Associated with Context-Specific Sitting Time in Belgian Older Adults: A One-Year Follow-Up Study

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“…In the present study, logistic models were used and such association was observed in both models investigated (univariate and multiple). Other studies have also found an association between high leisure-time sedentary behavior and low functionality with the use of different tests and physical capacities 17,19,20,21 . One of the factors that may explain the fact of an individual to remain for long periods in sedentary behavior and affect functionality refers to the multifactorial origin of reduced musculoskeletal function and sedentary lifestyle can be considered an important factor for this problem 22 .…”

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Relação entre alto comportamento sedentário no lazer e baixa funcionalidade de idosos

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Alves

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Rev. Bras. Cineantropom. Desempenho Hum.

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-Sedentary behavior refers to activities with low energy expenditure, usually performed in sitting or lying positions, and includes behavior belonging to the current lifestyle, such as watching television. In the course of aging, this activity is performed for longer periods by individuals on a daily basis. This is worrying, since aging associated with sedentary behavior accentuates functionality decline. The aim of this study was to analyze the relationship between high leisure-time sedentary behavior and low functionality in older adults. The sample consisted of 375 older adults aged 60-97 years (70 ± 7 years), and of these, 114 (30%) were men and 261 (70%) women. Functionality was assessed by two functional tests and information related to sedentary behavior was obtained using the self-reported physical activity questionnaire proposed by Baecke et al. The chi-square test was used to verify the association between sedentary behavior and functionality, and binary logistic regression analysis was used to build the multiple model. Older individuals with high leisure-time sedentary behavior were more likely to have low functionality [OR 2.57; 95% CI 1.40 to 4.71] and [OR 2.35; 95% CI 1.29 to 4.29] regardless of gender, age, smoking, osteoporosis, arthritis / osteoarthritis, low back pain and physical activity. Extended permanence in sedentary behavior was associated with low functionality in older subjects. Preventive measures to stimulate the practice of physical activities and encourage the reduction of time spent in sedentary activities such as watching television should be adopted by health professionals in an attempt to maintain functionality among older adults. [OR:2,57; IC95% 1,71] e [OR:2,35; IC95% 1,29]

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“…Van Cauwenberg et al (2014) found, for example, that access to facilities and safety from crime were both associated with older adults' television viewing time (indoor environmental factors were not considered). While the authors concluded that the observed effects of the physical environment were small and alterations in a single factor might not lead to clinically relevant changes, they suggested that the additive effect of several favourable factors might result in notable reductions in television viewing time (Van Cauwenberg et al, 2014, p. 514).…”

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“…Studies broaching these subjects have tended to concentrate on outdoor environments (e.g. Sugiyama & Ward Thompson, 2008;Van Cauwenberg et al, 2014) neglecting the home and other indoor spaces. For PA studies this is Brook¢eld et al 2 likely to be a function of the forms of PA investigated, e.g.…”

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The home as enabler of more active lifestyles among older people

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Scott

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Inactive lifestyles have negative health consequences, while time spent sedentary (sitting and lying) is related to morbidity and premature mortality. Older adults often form the most sedentary segment of the population. Much of this behaviour may be practised at home where this group can spend extended periods. Physical activity rates among older adults are particularly low. Even household physical activities can be beneficial for this group, while they can constitute much of an older person's total activity. Despite this context, the home's role in the active and sedentary behaviours of the older population appears critically understudied. Using interview and focus group data collected from 22 older adults (healthy volunteers, stroke survivors and people with dementia), this paper begins to address this issue. Aspects of the home that aid or impede a more active, less sedentary lifestyle are identified with three presenting particular capacity in this respect discussed: steps, space within the home, and the location and form of facilities, fixtures and fittings. The crucial role health status plays in structuring this capacity is identified. Simple design recommendations, devised to support older people to lead more active lives at home, are presented.

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Relationships of Individual, Social, and Physical Environmental Factors With Older Adults’ Television Viewing Time

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Socio-Ecological Variables Associated with Context-Specific Sitting Time in Belgian Older Adults: A One-Year Follow-Up Study

Socio-Ecological Variables Associated with Context-Specific Sitting Time in Belgian Older Adults: A One-Year Follow-Up Study

Relação entre alto comportamento sedentário no lazer e baixa funcionalidade de idosos

The home as enabler of more active lifestyles among older people

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