Patterns of sedentary time and physical activity in older adults: do sex and gender matter?

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dc.contributor.authorZdjelar, Milena
dc.contributor.authorUniversity of Lethbridge. Faculty of Arts and Science
dc.contributor.supervisorCopeland, Jennifer
dc.date.accessioned2024-05-14T20:12:32Z
dc.date.available2024-05-14T20:12:32Z
dc.date.issued2024
dc.degree.levelMasters
dc.description.abstractProlonged sedentary time and inadequate physical activity are detrimental to the health of older adults. Sex and gender may influence health and movement behaviours that impact health. The purpose of this research was to scope the available literature on sex and gender in sedentary behaviour and then explore the relationship between biological sex and gender traits on movement behaviour patterns among older adults. In the scoping review, 210 articles were screened and 41 were identified that examined sex and/or gender in relation to sedentary behaviour in older adults. Almost all studies used sex- and/or gender-related terms interchangeably. Of the 41 articles, 28 studies suggested the division of household labour is the main explanation for any observed sex and/or gender differences in sedentary behaviour. The remaining 13 studies identified other factors that may influence this relationship, like social support, access to transportation, and area-level crime incidence. To further explore the relationship, observational data from 72 healthy older adults (80.1 ± 9.4 years) were examined. Movement behaviours were assessed using ActivPAL4™ inclinometers and participants completed the 30-Item Bem Sex-Role Inventory to assess masculine and feminine traits. There were no statistically significant associations between movement behaviour variables, sex, and masculine and feminine scores. This exploratory study demonstrates a need for consistent use of sex and gender terminology and better tools to assess gender. A more comprehensive understanding of the complexity of sex and gender in relation to health is needed to enable the creation of tailored movement behaviour interventions for the aging population.
dc.description.sponsorshipCanadian Institutes of Health Research (CIHR) and University of Lethbridge provided funding.
dc.embargoNo
dc.identifier.urihttps://hdl.handle.net/10133/6746
dc.language.isoen
dc.proquest.subject0566
dc.proquest.subject0573
dc.proquest.subject0719
dc.proquestyesYes
dc.publisherLethbridge, Alta. : University of Lethbridge, Dept. of Kinesiology and Physical Education
dc.publisher.departmentDepartment of Kinesiology and Physical Education
dc.publisher.facultyArts and Science
dc.relation.ispartofseriesThesis (University of Lethbridge. Faculty of Arts and Science)
dc.subjectsedentary behaviour
dc.subjectphysical activity
dc.subjectolder adults
dc.subjectsex
dc.subjectgender
dc.subjectmovement behaviours
dc.subjecthealth research
dc.subjecthealth behaviour
dc.subjectscoping review
dc.subjecthealthy active aging
dc.subjectsex- and gender-based analysis
dc.subjectbiological and sociocultural influence on movement behaviour
dc.subject.lcshSedentary behavior--Health aspects--Research
dc.subject.lcshSedentary behavior--Sex differences--Research
dc.subject.lcshExercise--Health aspects
dc.subject.lcshExercise--Physiological aspects
dc.subject.lcshOlder people--Health and hygiene
dc.subject.lcshOlder people--Recreation--Health aspects
dc.subject.lcshOlder people--Attitudes
dc.subject.lcshHealth behavior--Sex differences
dc.subject.lcshHealth behavior--Age factors
dc.subject.lcshExercise for older people--Health aspeccts
dc.subject.lcshHealth attitudes--Sex differences
dc.subject.lcshPhysical fitness for older people--Health aspects
dc.subject.lcshAging
dc.subject.lcshDissertations, Academic
dc.titlePatterns of sedentary time and physical activity in older adults: do sex and gender matter?
dc.typeThesis
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