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Physical activity and sedentary behavior: A population-based study of barriers, enjoyment, and preference

Salmon, Jo, Owen, Neville, Crawford, David, Bauman, Adrian, Sallis, James F.·2003·Health Psychology

Abstract

The associations of physical activity and sedentary behavior with barriers, enjoyment, and preferences were examined in a population-based mail survey of 1,332 adults. Respondents reporting high enjoyment and preference for physical activity were more likely to report high levels of activity. Those reporting cost, the weather, and personal barriers to physical activity were less likely to be physically active. Preference for sedentary behavior was associated with the decreased likelihood of being physically active, and the weather a barrier to physical activity was associated with the increased likelihood of sedentary behavior. These constructs can be used to examine individual and environmental influences on physical activity and sedentary behavior in specific populations and could inform the development of targeted interventions.

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  • Dividing weekly sedentary behavior by 7 to give an average daily measurement had been used in several papers and shown to have good reliability as a criterion measure.

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Authors
Salmon, J., Owen, N., Crawford, D., Bauman, A., & Sallis, J. F.
Affiliations
  • Deakin University (AU)
  • The University of Queensland (AU)
  • UNSW Sydney (AU)
  • San Diego State University (US)
Venue
Health Psychology
Published
2003
Volume
22
Issue
2
Pages
178-188
ISSN
  • 0278-6133 (ISSN-L)
  • 1930-7810
OpenAlex
W2146996845
Cited by
915
References
42
Citations by year
2026: 13 · 2025: 16 · 2024: 28 · 2023: 23 · 2022: 45 · 2021: 44 · 2020: 62 · 2019: 40 · 2018: 51 · 2017: 68 · 2016: 59 · 2015: 61 · 2014: 62 · 2013: 54 · 2012: 54
FWCI
10.09
Type
journal article
Language
en
Open access
closed
Locations
  • Health Psychology (publishedVersion)
  • PubMed (publishedVersion)
Topics
  • Health Sciences › Medicine › Physiology › Physical Activity and Health
  • Social Sciences › Life-span and Life-course Studies › Sports and Physical Education Studies
  • Social Sciences › Psychology › Social Psychology › Recreation, Leisure, Wilderness Management
Keywords
physical activity, sedentary behavior, barriers to physical activity, enjoyment of physical activity, cost barriers, weather barriers, personal barriers, adults
MeSH terms
Adolescent, Adult, Aged, Attitude, Choice Behavior, Environment, Female, Humans, Leisure Activities, Male, Middle Aged, Motor Activity, Population Surveillance, Surveys and Questionnaires, Reinforcement, Psychology, Health Behavior

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