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Sedentary Behaviour at the Individual Level: Correlates, Theories, and Interventions

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Sedentary Behaviour Epidemiology

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Sedentary behaviour is highly frequent in individuals, and this chapter focusses on sedentary behaviour at the individual level of analysis. Using the behavioural epidemiology framework, the chapter summarizes issues concerning individual-level knowledge and approaches. It focusses mainly on correlates and behaviour change. Correlates discussed include whether sedentary behaviour and physical activity are associated and the coexistence of other health behaviours. Barriers to sedentary behaviour change are considered. A number of psychological theories are covered that have been popular in physical activity research, and their application to sedentary behaviour is commented upon. Moreover, alternative perspectives are covered, including notions of behavioural economics, habit, and nudging. Coverage is given to sedentary behaviour interventions, including those involving education, prompting, and wearable technology. Behaviour change techniques that seem to be useful for successful behaviour change are covered.

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Biddle, S.J.H. (2018). Sedentary Behaviour at the Individual Level: Correlates, Theories, and Interventions. In: Leitzmann, M., Jochem, C., Schmid, D. (eds) Sedentary Behaviour Epidemiology. Springer Series on Epidemiology and Public Health. Springer, Cham. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-3-319-61552-3_16

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