Abstract
Perceptions of Objective and Self-Report Methods for Monitoring Sedentary and Physical Activity Behaviors
Medicine and science in sports and exercise, Vol.44(5S), pp.644-644
05/01/2012
Abstract
To identify participant perceptions of two objective (hip-worn ActiGraph accelerometer, ankle-worn StepWatch monitor) and two self-report methods (online 48 hour recall questionnaire, 48 hour activity log) of measuring sedentary and physical activity behaviors. A convenience sample of 53 college-aged students wore two objective monitors for 48 hours during all non-bathing hours including sleep time. Participants documented their sedentary/active time in 15 minute blocks using a 48 hour behavioral log. Participants completed a four-item, online 48 hour sedentary/activity recall survey. Participants rated the ankle-worn StepWatch significantly more comfortable to wear during the day (3.6+1.0 vs. 2.8+1.1; P = <0.001), more comfortable while sleeping (3.1+1.3 vs. 1.9+1.0; P = <0.001), easier to wear during exercise (3.6+1.1 vs. 2.8+1.1; P = <0.001) and less intrusive/interfering (2.2+0.8 vs. 2.8+1.0; P = <0.001) than the ActiGraph accelerometer. Participants also reported being more aware of the hip-worn ActiGraph than the StepWatch (3.1+1.0 vs. 2.9+1.1; P = 0.008). No differences were observed between the self-report assessment tools.
Details
- Title: Subtitle
- Perceptions of Objective and Self-Report Methods for Monitoring Sedentary and Physical Activity Behaviors
- Creators
- Lucas J CarrMallory PeavlerGrace Anne EdwardsNicholas BoerioMatthew T Mahar
- Resource Type
- Abstract
- Publication Details
- Medicine and science in sports and exercise, Vol.44(5S), pp.644-644
- ISSN
- 0195-9131
- eISSN
- 1530-0315
- Language
- English
- Date published
- 05/01/2012
- Academic Unit
- Fraternal Order of Eagles Diabetes Research Center; Health and Human Physiology
- Record Identifier
- 9984267249602771
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