Environmental and Motivational Determinants of Physical Activity among Canadian Inuit in the Arctic
Background: Canadian Inuit have transited from a physically active hunter-gatherer subsistence lifestyle into sedentary ways of life. The purpose of the current study was to measure physical activity levels among Nunavut Inuit adults, and explore the socio-cognitive and environmental factors influen...
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ftmdpi:oai:mdpi.com:/1660-4601/16/13/2437/ 2023-08-20T04:04:17+02:00 Environmental and Motivational Determinants of Physical Activity among Canadian Inuit in the Arctic Victor O. Akande Robert A.C. Ruiter Stef P.J. Kremers agris 2019-07-09 application/pdf https://doi.org/10.3390/ijerph16132437 EN eng Multidisciplinary Digital Publishing Institute Health Behavior, Chronic Disease and Health Promotion https://dx.doi.org/10.3390/ijerph16132437 https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/ International Journal of Environmental Research and Public Health; Volume 16; Issue 13; Pages: 2437 Arctic Inuit environment active steps pedometer determinants regulation and promotion Text 2019 ftmdpi https://doi.org/10.3390/ijerph16132437 2023-07-31T22:25:17Z Background: Canadian Inuit have transited from a physically active hunter-gatherer subsistence lifestyle into sedentary ways of life. The purpose of the current study was to measure physical activity levels among Nunavut Inuit adults, and explore the socio-cognitive and environmental factors influencing the number of steps taken per day. Method: Inuit and non-Inuit adults (N = 272) in Nunavut participated in a seven-day pedometer study during summer and winter seasons. Participants were asked to complete the Neighbourhood Environmental Walkability Scale (NEWS) and Behavioral Regulation in Exercise Questionnaire (BREQ-3). Data analyses included descriptive statistics, hierarchical linear regression, and tests of mediation effects. Results: Participants had limited to low activity at a rate of 5027 ± 1799 and 4186 ± 1446 steps per day, during summer and winter, respectively. There were no seasonal and age effects on the number of steps. Gender effects and community differences were observed. Perceived infrastructure and safety as well as land use mix diversity were found to be positive environmental correlates of steps taken, which were partially mediated by identified motivational regulation. Conclusion: Physical activity levels among Nunavut adults are generally low, but can be promoted by improving the external physical environment and internal motivational regulation. Text Arctic inuit Nunavut MDPI Open Access Publishing Arctic Nunavut International Journal of Environmental Research and Public Health 16 13 2437 |
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Background: Canadian Inuit have transited from a physically active hunter-gatherer subsistence lifestyle into sedentary ways of life. The purpose of the current study was to measure physical activity levels among Nunavut Inuit adults, and explore the socio-cognitive and environmental factors influencing the number of steps taken per day. Method: Inuit and non-Inuit adults (N = 272) in Nunavut participated in a seven-day pedometer study during summer and winter seasons. Participants were asked to complete the Neighbourhood Environmental Walkability Scale (NEWS) and Behavioral Regulation in Exercise Questionnaire (BREQ-3). Data analyses included descriptive statistics, hierarchical linear regression, and tests of mediation effects. Results: Participants had limited to low activity at a rate of 5027 ± 1799 and 4186 ± 1446 steps per day, during summer and winter, respectively. There were no seasonal and age effects on the number of steps. Gender effects and community differences were observed. Perceived infrastructure and safety as well as land use mix diversity were found to be positive environmental correlates of steps taken, which were partially mediated by identified motivational regulation. Conclusion: Physical activity levels among Nunavut adults are generally low, but can be promoted by improving the external physical environment and internal motivational regulation. |
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Environmental and Motivational Determinants of Physical Activity among Canadian Inuit in the Arctic |
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Environmental and Motivational Determinants of Physical Activity among Canadian Inuit in the Arctic |
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Environmental and Motivational Determinants of Physical Activity among Canadian Inuit in the Arctic |
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