The association between sedentary behaviour and indicators of stress: a systematic review.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Emerging evidence shows sedentary behaviour may be associated with mental health outcomes. Yet, the strength of the evidence linking sedentary behaviour and stress is still unclear. This study aimed to synthesise evidence regarding associations between time spent in sedentary behaviour and stress in adults.

Methods

A systematic search was conducted (January 1990 - September 2019). Following PRISMA guidelines, an evaluation of methodological quality, and best-evidence synthesis of associations between time in sedentary behaviour (including sitting time, TV viewing, computer use) and stress were presented. Twenty-six studies reporting on data from n = 72,795 people (age 18-98y, 62.7% women) were included.

Results

Across the studies (n = 2 strong-, n = 10 mode

SUBMITTER: Teychenne M 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC6813058 | biostudies-literature | 2019 Oct

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature