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Investigating the Association Between Sedentary Time and State Social Anxiety in Young Adults Through Experience Sampling Methodology
Wiggeshoff, L. (2023) Investigating the Association Between Sedentary Time and State Social Anxiety in Young Adults Through Experience Sampling Methodology.
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| Abstract: | Background: Sedentary time is an extensive part of young adults' daily routines, through, for example, studying or watching TV. This is critical considering the adverse health consequences associated with high levels of sedentary time. Simultaneously, social anxiety is a widespread phenomenon in 18-35-year-olds. Since sedentary time is linked to different mental health conditions, this study investigated the association between sedentary time and state social anxiety in young adults. Additionally, trait Fear of Missing Out was assessed as a moderator in this relationship. Methods: An Experience Sampling study with a sample of 49 participants (Mage = 24.5, SDage = 3.4, 55.1% female) was conducted over eight days. The application Ethica was used to collect daily input on sedentary time in minutes and state social anxiety, each for the past 24 hours. Trait Fear of Missing Out was measured once at the beginning of the study. Linear Mixed Models and visualised Estimated Marginal Means were used to analyse the association between the constructs. Results: The association between sedentary time and state social anxiety was insignificant in this sample. There was also no significant moderating effect of trait Fear of Missing Out. Still, a significant association between Fear of Missing Out and state social anxiety was detected. Conclusion: Against expectations, neither a significant association between sedentary time and state social anxiety nor an interaction effect was found. The association between trait Fear of Missing Out and state social anxiety contributes to the understanding of both phenomena. The lack of association between sedentary time and state social anxiety can be regarded positively, given the high levels of sedentary time in young adults. Subsequent studies should investigate associations of sedentary time with other mental health conditions |
| 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/95388 |
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