Daily reciprocal relationships between affect, physical activity, and sleep in middle and later life.

ABSTRACT:

Background

The daily dynamics among affect, physical activity, and sleep are often explored by taking a unidirectional approach. Yet, obtaining a comprehensive understanding of the reciprocal dynamics among affect and health behaviors is crucial for promoting daily well-being.

Purpose

This study examined the reciprocal associations among affect, physical activity, and sleep in daily life in a U.S. national sample of mid- and later-life adults.

Methods

The study sample included 1,171 participants (mean age = 62.61 years, SD = 10.26 years, 57% female, 82% White) with 9,033 daily interview days from the daily diary project of the third wave of the Midlife in the United States study (MIDUS III). Participants reported their daily experiences across eight consecutive days.

SUBMITTER: Lee SA 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC11783308 | biostudies-literature | 2025 Jan

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature