ArticleBMC geriatrics2019
Cross-sectional associations between personality traits and device-based measures of step count and sedentary behaviour in older age: the Lothian Birth Cohort 1936.
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- Patterns and correlates of sedentary behaviour among people with multiple sclerosis: a cross-sectional study.Scientific reports · 2021Trial
- The Big Five Personality Traits and Self-Management in Chronic Disease: A Scoping Review of Mediating Pathways.Psychology research and behavior management · 2026Review
- Self-Compassion and Physical Activity: The Underpinning Role of Psychological Distress and Barrier Self-Efficacy.International journal of environmental research and public health · 2023Article
- The Role of Personality in the Mental and Physical Health of World Trade Center Responders: Self- versus Informant-Reports.Clinical psychological science : a journal of the Association for Psychological Science · 2022Article
- Personality traits and physical functioning: a cross-sectional multimethod facet-level analysis.European review of aging and physical activity : official journal of the European Group for Research into Elderly and Physical Activity · 2020Article
- Accelerometer-measured and self-reported physical activity in relation to extraversion and neuroticism: a cross-sectional analysis of two studies.BMC geriatrics · 2020Article
- Thigh-worn accelerometry for measuring movement and posture across the 24-hour cycle: a scoping review and expert statement.BMJ open sport & exercise medicine · 2020Article
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Abstract
backgroundWhile the associations between personality traits and self-reported physical activity are well replicated, few studies have examined the associations between personality and device-based measures of both physical activity and sedentary behaviour. Low levels of physical activity and high levels of sedentary behaviour are known risk factors for poorer health outcomes in older age.
methodsWe used device-based measures of physical activity and sedentary behaviour recorded over 7 days in 271 79-year-old participants of the Lothian Birth Cohort 1936. Linear regression models were used to assess whether personality traits were cross-sectionally associated with step count, sedentary time, and the number of sit-to-stand transitions. Personality traits were entered one at a time, and all-together, controlling for age and sex in Model 1 and additionally for BMI and limiting long-term illness in Model 2.
resultsNone of the associations between personality traits and measures of physical activity and sedentary behaviours remained significant after controlling for multiple-comparisons using the False Discovery Rate test (all ps > .07).
conclusionsWe found no evidence that personality traits are associated with device-based measures of physical activity or sedentary behaviour in older age. More studies are needed to replicate and examine the nature of these relationships.
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