More Physical Activity, More Work Engagement? A Northern Finland Birth Cohort 1966 Study
To examine the role of physical activity (PA) and sedentary behavior (SED) for work engagement. METHODS: We used data from Northern Finland Birth Cohort 1966 Study (n = 3046 to 4356) to analyze self-reported weekly leisure-time physical activity (LTPA), daily leisure-time sitting time (LTST) and wor...
Published in: | Journal of Occupational & Environmental Medicine |
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Main Authors: | , , , , , , |
Format: | Text |
Language: | English |
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Lippincott Williams & Wilkins
2022
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Online Access: | http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC9301987/ http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/35260539 https://doi.org/10.1097/JOM.0000000000002530 |
Summary: | To examine the role of physical activity (PA) and sedentary behavior (SED) for work engagement. METHODS: We used data from Northern Finland Birth Cohort 1966 Study (n = 3046 to 4356) to analyze self-reported weekly leisure-time physical activity (LTPA), daily leisure-time sitting time (LTST) and work engagement. PA and SED 24-hour were also measured with accelerometer for 14 days. The data were analyzed using linear regression analyses. RESULTS: High self-reported LTPA and sports participation were associated with higher work engagement and its subdimensions. High self-reported ST was associated with lower work engagement, vigor, and absorption. Accelerometer-measured light PA was associated with higher work engagement and vigor, and accelerometermeasured steps were linked to higher vigor. Accelerometer-measured SED was associated with lower work engagement, vigor, and dedication. CONCLUSIONS: Self-reported and accelerometer-measured PA and SED may play a role in people’s work engagement. |
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