Sekentei and objectively-measured physical activity among older Japanese people: a cross-sectional analysis from the NEIGE study.

ABSTRACT:

Background

The concept of sekentei (social appearance), defined as sensitivity about one's reputation, reflects Japanese behavioral principles and involves pressure to conform to social norms, particularly among people living in rural areas. However, data regarding the relationship between sekentei and health behaviors are sparse. In this study, we examined the relationship between sekentei and objectively-measured physical activity among community-dwelling older people in Japan.

Methods

We used data from the Neuron to Environmental Impact across Generations Study (NEIGE Study), which is a prospective cohort study of randomly-sampled community-dwelling individuals aged 65-84 years living in Tokamachi City, Niigata Prefecture, Japan. The baseline survey was conducted in 2017

SUBMITTER: Murayama H 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC6805600 | biostudies-literature | 2019 Oct

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature