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Examining the Moderating Role of Mental Activeness (Active or Passive) on the Relationship Between Sedentary Time and Mood Across Specific Contexts: An Experience Sampling Study
Tebarth, Mats Ole (2024) Examining the Moderating Role of Mental Activeness (Active or Passive) on the Relationship Between Sedentary Time and Mood Across Specific Contexts: An Experience Sampling Study.
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| Abstract: | Sedentary behaviour may have detrimental effects on mental well-being of university students. So far, previous studies show inconsistent research on the relationship between sedentary time and mood. Since university students are more sedentary, they are at higher risk for adverse effects. Consequently, this paper aimed to examine the relationship between sedentary time and mood in university students, considering moderating effects of mental activeness and contexts. This study employed an experience sampling method design, involving a longitudinal assessment over 14 consecutive days. Participants received three daily questionnaires via an application, assessing sedentary time, mood, contexts, and mental activeness. Linear mixed models were used to analyse the relationship between sedentary time and mood, considering moderating effects of mental activeness and the contexts. The findings revealed a statistically significant negative relationship between sedentary time and state mood. However, the interaction terms of behavioural context and mental activeness demonstrated no statistically significant moderation effect on the relationship between sedentary time and state mood. This study revealed that sitting for longer periods was associated with worse mood in university students. However, although no significant interaction terms of context and mental activeness were found, exploratory analyses suggested potential effects. |
| Item Type: | Essay (Bachelor) |
| Faculty: | BMS: Behavioural, Management and Social Sciences |
| Subject: | 77 psychology |
| Programme: | Psychology BSc (56604) |
| Link to this item: | https://purl.utwente.nl/essays/100122 |
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