Association between Chronotype and Physical Behaviours in Adolescent Girls

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ID15716265
AuthorsTatiana Plekhanova (0000-0002-8270-4655, University of Leicester), Emily Crawley (University of Leicester), Melanie J Davies (0000-0002-9987-9371, University of Leicester), Trish Gorely (0000-0001-7367-0679, University of the Highlands and Islands), Deirdre M Harrington (0000-0003-0278-6812, University of Leicester), Ekaterini Ioannidou (University of Leicester), Kamlesh Khunti (0000-0003-2343-7099, University of Leicester), Alex V Rowlands (0000-0002-1463-697X, University of Leicester), Lauren B Sherar (0000-0002-9942-5433, Loughborough University), Tom Yates (0000-0002-6081-1767, University of Leicester), Charlotte L Edwardson (0000-0001-6485-9330, University of Leicester, corresponding author)
Year2023
Volume10
Issue5
Pages819-819
Publication date2023-04-30
Peer ReviewedYes
Open AccessYes
TypeARTICLE
VenueChildren (JOURNAL)
Journal identifiersISSN: 2227-9067 • E-ISSN: 2227-9067
PublisherMultidisciplinary Digital Publishing Institute (PUBLISHER • CH)
DOI10.3390/children10050819
PMID37238367
OpenAlexW4367626988
LanguageEN
References cited33

The aim of this study was to (1) describe accelerometer-assessed physical behaviours by chronotype, and (2) examine the association between chronotype and accelerometer-assessed physical behaviours in a cohort of adolescent girls. Chronotype (single question) and physical behaviours (GENEActiv accelerometer on the non-dominant wrist) were assessed in 965 adolescent girls (13.9 ± 0.8 years). Linear mixed-effects models examined the relationships among chronotype and physical behaviours (time in bed, total sleep time, sleep efficiency, sedentary time, overall, light and moderate-to-vigorous physical activity) on weekdays and weekend days. Over the 24 h day, participants spent 46% sedentary, 20% in light activity, 3% in moderate-to-vigorous physical activity, and 31% in 'time in bed'. Seventy percent of participants identified as 'evening' chronotypes. Compared to evening chronotypes, morning chronotypes engaged in less sedentary time (10 min/day) and had higher overall physical activity (1.3 mg/day, ~30 min of slow walking) on weekdays. Most girls identified as evening chronotypes with a large proportion of their day spent sedentary and a small amount in physical activities which may be exacerbated in evening chronotypes on weekdays. The results maybe be important for programmes aiming to promote physical activity in adolescent girls

Association (psychology · Chronotype · Evening · Morning · Physical activity · Physical therapy · Demography · Medicine · Obesity, Physical Activity, Diet · Physical Activity and Health · Psychology · Sleep and related disorders

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