ArticleInnovation in aging2021
Sedentary Behavior and Happiness: The Mediation Effects of Social Capital.
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- Leisure involvement, social inclusion, and happiness in Türkiye: a mediational analysis.Frontiers in public health · 2025Article
- The relationship of physical exercise and suicidal ideation among college students: a moderated chain mediation model.Frontiers in psychology · 2025Article
- Sedentary behaviour among elderly patients after total knee arthroplasty and its influencing factors.Scientific reports · 2024Article
- The relationship between physical exercise and sense of social fairness among college students: the chain-mediated role of perceived social support and life satisfaction.Frontiers in psychology · 2024Article
- Subjective Happiness, Frequency of Laughter, and Hypertension: A Cross-Sectional Study Based on the Japan Gerontological Evaluation Study (JAGES).International journal of environmental research and public health · 2023Article
- The Fidget Factor and the obesity paradox. How small movements have big impact.Frontiers in sports and active living · 2023Article
- Associations between sedentary behavior and negative emotions in adolescents during home confinement: Mediating role of social support and sleep quality.International journal of clinical and health psychology : IJCHPArticle
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Abstract
BACKGROUND AND
objectivesThis study aimed to examine the associations between time spent in 6 different domains of sedentary behavior and happiness and whether social capital mediated such associations among adults and older adults living in a rural area of Japan. RESEARCH DESIGN AND
methodsCross-sectional data from 3,357 participants (mean age: 60 ± 16 years) were used. 6 domains of sedentary behavior, happiness, and social capital were assessed using a self-report questionnaire. Age-stratified multivariable linear regression models adjusted for covariates were used to examine the associations between 6 domains of sedentary behavior and happiness. For relationships where the direct effect was significant, we tested the mediating effects of 2 social capital measures.
resultsAmong both adults and older adults, more time spent viewing television was significantly associated with lower happiness scores, and more time spent engaging in other leisure activities was significantly associated with higher happiness scores. In addition, more time spent using cell phones and computers was significantly associated with lower happiness scores among the adults. Engaging in activities with neighbors significantly mediated the relationship between other leisure activities and happiness in the adults and older adults, and between television viewing and happiness in the older adults. DISCUSSION AND IMPLICATIONS: Our findings indicated that less television viewing and more mentally active sedentary behavior (e.g., talking with others and engaging in hobbies) were associated with greater happiness. One aspect of social capital, engaging in activities with neighbors, acts as a potential mediator for relationships between sedentary behavior and happiness.
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