Sedentary Behavior Research Network (SBRN) – Terminology Consensus Project process and outcome

Bibliographic Data

ID23388946
Authorson behalf of SBRN Terminology Consensus Project Participants (Children's Hospital of Eastern Ontario), Mark S Tremblay (0000-0002-8307-3568, Children's Hospital of Eastern Ontario, corresponding author), Salomé Aubert (0000-0002-6127-2398, Children's Hospital of Eastern Ontario), Joel D Barnes (0000-0002-7621-9020, University of Prince Edward Island), Travis J Saunders (0000-0003-4227-415X, University of Alberta), Valerie Carson (0000-0002-3009-3282, University of Alberta), Amy E Latimer-Cheung, Amy E Latimer‐cheung (0000-0002-0442-6848, Queen's University), Sébastien Chastin (0000-0003-1421-9348, Glasgow Caledonian University), Sebastien F M Chastin, Teatske M Altenburg (0000-0002-8764-5631, Amsterdam UMC Location Vrije Universiteit Amsterdam), Mai J M Chinapaw (0000-0001-6259-2441, Amsterdam UMC Location Vrije Universiteit Amsterdam)
Year2017
Volume14
Issue1
Pages75-75
Publication date2017-12-01
Peer ReviewedYes
Open AccessYes
TypeARTICLE
VenueInternational Journal of Behavioral Nutrition and Physical Activity (JOURNAL)
Journal identifiersISSN: 1479-5868 • E-ISSN: 1479-5868
PublisherSpringer Science and Business Media LLC (PUBLISHER)
DOI10.1186/s12966-017-0525-8
PMID28599680
OpenAlexW2618096841
LanguageEN
Citations received472
References cited71

BACKGROUND: The prominence of sedentary behavior research in health science has grown rapidly. With this growth there is increasing urgency for clear, common and accepted terminology and definitions. Such standardization is difficult to achieve, especially across multi-disciplinary researchers, practitioners, and industries. The Sedentary Behavior Research Network (SBRN) undertook a Terminology Consensus Project to address this need. METHOD: First, a literature review was completed to identify key terms in sedentary behavior research. These key terms were then reviewed and modified by a Steering Committee formed by SBRN. Next, SBRN members were invited to contribute to this project and interested participants reviewed and provided feedback on the proposed list of terms and draft definitions through an online survey. Finally, a conceptual model and consensus definitions (including caveats and examples for all age groups and functional abilities) were finalized based on the feedback received from the 87 SBRN member participants who responded to the original invitation and survey. RESULTS: Consensus definitions for the terms physical inactivity, stationary behavior, sedentary behavior, standing, screen time, non-screen-based sedentary time, sitting, reclining, lying, sedentary behavior pattern, as well as how the terms bouts, breaks, and interruptions should be used in this context are provided. CONCLUSION: It is hoped that the definitions resulting from this comprehensive, transparent, and broad-based participatory process will result in standardized terminology that is widely supported and adopted, thereby advancing future research, interventions, policies, and practices related to sedentary behaviors.

Behavioural sciences · Context (archaeology) · Medical education · Physical activity · Physical therapy · Process (computing) · Psychiatry · Psychological intervention · Psychotherapist · Sedentary behavior · Standardization · Terminology · Applied Psychology · Behavioral Health and Interventions · Computer Science · Medicine · Mobile Health and mHealth Applications · Physical Activity and Health · Psychology