Do executive functions predict physical activity behavior? A meta-analysis.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Executive functions (EFs) are important determinants of health behaviors. In the present study, a meta-analysis was conducted to investigate the relationship between EFs and physical activity (PA) behavior.

Methods

Systematic searches were carried out in PsycInfo, MEDLINE, and SPORTDiscus databases throughout April 2021. Prospective empirical studies conducted with general healthy populations across the lifespan, which reported the relationship between baseline EFs and later PA behavior were selected.

Results

Eight studies were found eligible. Results of the multilevel meta-analysis revealed a small but significant total effect size for EFs on PA behavior of z = 0.12. High heterogeneity was observed among studies. When potential moderators were tested, resi

SUBMITTER: Gurdere C 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC9893561 | biostudies-literature | 2023 Feb

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature