Which behavioral regulations predict physical activity and sedentary behavior in people with mental illness?

ABSTRACT:

Background

Moderate-to-vigorous physical activity (MVPA) is beneficial for health, and reducing sedentary behavior (SB) is recommended in international guidelines. People with mental illnesses are at higher risk of preventable diseases than the general population, partly attributable to lower MVPA and higher SB. Self-determination theory provides a framework for understanding how motivation regulates behavior. This study aimed to evaluate the contribution of different forms of motivation for physical activity (amotivation, controlled, autonomous) to MVPA and SB in people with mental illnesses.

Methods

Cross-sectional self-reported and accelerometer-derived MVPA and SB in people with a range of mental illnesses across four countries were pooled for analysis (Australia, Belgiu

SUBMITTER: Chapman J 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC11650172 | biostudies-literature | 2024 Nov

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature