The associations between specific-type sedentary behaviors and cognitive flexibility in adolescents.

ABSTRACT: Background: The prevalence of sedentary behavior in adolescents has aroused social attention. The association between sedentary behavior and cognitive flexibility remains unclear, and it may vary depending on the type of sedentary behavior. This study aimed to investigate the associations between specific-type sedentary behaviors and cognitive flexibility in adolescents. Method: A total of 700 Chinese adolescents aged 10-15 years were recruited. The self-report questionnaire was used to assess total sedentary time, recreational screen-based sedentary time, and educational sedentary time. The More-odd shifting task was used to assess cognitive flexibility. Results: The correlation analysis showed that recreational screen-based sedentary time was negatively correlated wi

SUBMITTER: Cui J 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC9411862 | biostudies-literature | 2022

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature