ArticleInternational journal of behavioral medicine2021
Using the Behavior Change Wheel to Understand University Students' Prolonged Sitting Time and Identify Potential Intervention Strategies.
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- Effect of classroom physical activity breaks on learning behaviors and academic achievements in university students: a systematic review.The international journal of behavioral nutrition and physical activity · 2026Pooled it
- Classroom Movement Breaks and Physically Active Learning Are Feasible, Reduce Sedentary Behaviour and Fatigue, and May Increase Focus in University Students: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis.International journal of environmental research and public health · 2022Pooled it
- The effects of sedentary behavior types and physical activity on well-being in university youth during the pandemic: a pilot study.Korean journal of family medicine · 2026Article
- Associations Between Clinical Inflammatory Risk Markers, Body Composition, Heart Rate Variability, and Accelerometer-Assessed Physical Activity in University Students with Overweight and Obesity.Sensors (Basel, Switzerland) · 2025Article
- Understanding university students' experiences of sitting while studying at home: A qualitative study.PloS one · 2024Article
- Applying the Theoretical Domains Framework to Develop an Intervention to 'Re-implement' Parent-Child Interaction Therapy (PCIT).Administration and policy in mental health · 2023Article
- Prolonged Sitting in University Students: An Intra-Individual Study Exploring Physical Activity Value as a Deterrent.International journal of environmental research and public health · 2023Article
- Development and validity of a mentally-passive and mentally-active sedentary time questionnaire in nursing college students.Frontiers in public health · 2023Article
- Health-Promoting Behavior and Lifestyle Characteristics of Students as a Function of Sex and Academic Level.International journal of environmental research and public health · 2022Article
- Classroom Movement Breaks Reduce Sedentary Behavior and Increase Concentration, Alertness and Enjoyment during University Classes: A Mixed-Methods Feasibility Study.International journal of environmental research and public health · 2021Article
- Feasibility of Reducing and Breaking Up University Students' Sedentary Behaviour: Pilot Trial and Process Evaluation.Frontiers in psychology · 2021Article
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Abstract
backgroundSeveral national public health guidelines recommend individuals to minimize time spent in prolonged, continuous periods of sitting. Developing effective interventions to break up sitting, however, requires in-depth understanding of the behavior as well as identification of the key elements that need to be targeted to achieve change. This qualitative study focused on university students-a highly sedentary group-with the aim of the following: (i) exploring the factors influencing prolonged sitting time in this population; and (ii) identifying potential avenues for future intervention, based on the Behavior Change Wheel framework.
methodEighteen ambulatory undergraduate students participated in semi-structured one-on-one interviews, using the Capability, Opportunity, Motivation, Behavior (COM-B) model and the complementary Theoretical Domains Framework (TDF) as the theoretical framework. Data were analyzed using a directed content analysis approach, followed by inductive thematic analysis.
resultsAll COM-B components and eight TDF domains were identified as relevant for influencing the target behavior.
conclusionFindings suggest that interventions and policies aimed at reducing prolonged sitting time in university students should (i) raise awareness about negative health implications; (ii) address productivity concerns; (iii) provide training in behavioral self-regulation; (iv) use external reminders; (v) implement habit formation techniques; and (vi) promote social acceptability for breaking up sitting.
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