Table 6 Summary table of results showing relation between sedentary behaviour and self-esteem
From: Systematic review of sedentary behaviour and health indicators in school-aged children and youth
Type of Study | Number of Studies | Number of participants | Narrative recommendation and main findings |
|---|---|---|---|
RCT | 1 | 61 | Girls who decreased sedentary behaviour had lower body dissatisfaction and showed a trend towards improved self-esteem. |
Intervention | 2 | 984 | Decreases in sedentary behaviour lead to improved self worth and self-esteem. |
Longitudinal | 0 | Â | Â |
Cross sectional | 11 | 71068 | Those with higher reported sedentary behaviour had poorer scores on self worth. This association seems to increase in a dose-response manner |
Total of all studies | 14 | 72113 | Each additional hour of TV viewing was associated with decreases in self-worth and self-concept. Mean Downs and Black score = 21.0 (± 2.4), Level 3 evidence. |