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Sedentary Behavior Research Network (SBRN)—Terminology Consensus Project process and outcome

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on behalf of SBRN Terminology Consensus Project Participants, Tremblay, Mark S., Aubert, Salomé, Barnes, Joel D., Saunders, Travis J., Carson, Valerie, Latimer-Cheung, Amy E., Chastin, Sebastien F.M. +2 more·2017·International Journal of Behavioral Nutrition and Physical Activity

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BACKGROUND: The prominence of sedentary behavior research in health science has grown rapidly. With this growth there is increasing urgency for clear, common and accepted terminology and definitions. Such standardization is difficult to achieve, especially across multi-disciplinary researchers, practitioners, and industries. The Sedentary Behavior Research Network (SBRN) undertook a Terminology Consensus Project to address this need. METHOD: First, a literature review was completed to identify key terms in sedentary behavior research. These key terms were then reviewed and modified by a Steering Committee formed by SBRN. Next, SBRN members were invited to contribute to this project and interested participants reviewed and provided feedback on the proposed list of terms and draft definitions through an online survey. Finally, a conceptual model and consensus definitions (including caveats and examples for all age groups and functional abilities) were finalized based on the feedback received from the 87 SBRN member participants who responded to the original invitation and survey. RESULTS: Consensus definitions for the terms physical inactivity, stationary behavior, sedentary behavior, standing, screen time, non-screen-based sedentary time, sitting, reclining, lying, sedentary behavior pattern, as well as how the terms bouts, breaks, and interruptions should be used in this context are provided. CONCLUSION: It is hoped that the definitions resulting from this comprehensive, transparent, and broad-based participatory process will result in standardized terminology that is widely supported and adopted, thereby advancing future research, interventions, policies, and practices related to sedentary behaviors.

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    “Sedentary behavior, characterized by wakefulness with low energy expenditure (≤ 1.5 METs), is closely associated with various adverse health outcomes [1]. It increases the risk of chronic non-communicable diseases and all-cause mortality, diminishes positive affect, and increases susceptibility to depression and anxiety [2, 3].”

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on behalf of SBRN Terminology Consensus Project Participants, Tremblay, M. S., Aubert, S., Barnes, J. D., Saunders, T. J., Carson, V., Latimer-Cheung, A. E., Chastin, S. F. M., Altenburg, T. M., & Chinapaw, M. J. M.
Affiliations
  • Children's Hospital of Eastern Ontario (CA)
  • University of Prince Edward Island (CA)
  • University of Alberta (CA)
  • Glasgow Caledonian University (GB)
  • Amsterdam UMC Location Vrije Universiteit Amsterdam (NL)
Corresponding author
Tremblay, Mark S.
Venue
International Journal of Behavioral Nutrition and Physical Activity
Published
2017-06-10
Volume
14
Issue
1
Pages
75-75
ISSN
1479-5868 (ISSN-L)
OpenAlex
W2618096841
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3,793
References
80
Citations by year
2026: 359 · 2025: 410 · 2024: 506 · 2023: 481 · 2022: 489 · 2021: 494 · 2020: 430 · 2019: 311 · 2018: 253 · 2017: 50 · 2015: 1 · 2012: 1
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Funders
  • British Heart Foundation (FS/12/58/29709)
  • Cambridge University Hospitals (146281)
  • Medical Research Council (MR/P020372/1, MC_UU_12015/3)
  • National Institute of General Medical Sciences (P20GM113125)
Topics
  • Health Sciences › Medicine › Physiology › Physical Activity and Health
  • Social Sciences › Psychology › Social Psychology › Ergonomics and Musculoskeletal Disorders
  • Physical Sciences › Computer Science › Computer Vision and Pattern Recognition › Context-Aware Activity Recognition Systems
Keywords
sedentary behavior, terminology standardization, definitions, physical inactivity, screen time, sitting, standing
MeSH terms
Consensus Statements as Topic, Female, Humans, Male, Terminology as Topic, Posture, Research Design, Exercise, Consensus, Sedentary Behavior

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