Physical Activity, Sedentary Behavior and Sleep at Different Stages of Life
A special issue of International Journal of Environmental Research and Public Health (ISSN 1660-4601).
Deadline for manuscript submissions: closed (31 August 2023) | Viewed by 6835
Special Issue Editor
Interests: healthy lifestyle; physical activity; sedentary behavior; sleep; 24-hour movement behaviors; clinical populations; participatory research
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Dear Colleagues,
The International Journal of Environmental Research and Public Health (IJERPH) welcomes submissions for a Special Issue of the journal entitled Physical Activity, Sedentary Behavior, and Sleep at Different Stages of Life.
Recently, behavioural research has shifted from focusing on a single behaviour to focusing on the behaviours that people exhibit within a 24-hour time span. Activities that are conducted within 24 hours can be categorised as physical activity, sedentary behaviour, or sleep. These behaviours interact, which means that spending time on one or more of these behaviours has an influence on the time that can be spent on the others. New 24-hour movement behaviour guidelines have been established for all age groups, ranging from toddlers, (preschool) children, and adolescents to adults and older adults, showing the growing importance and novel aspect of this topic. This also means that several aspects still need to be thoroughly investigated.
Therefore, manuscripts on the following topics (though not strictly limited to them) are welcome for submission:
- Factors influencing 24-hour movement behaviors across stages of life
- Interventions targeting 24-hour movement behaviors across stages of life
- Various settings (e.g., childcare, school, home, work)
- Measurement of 24-hour movement behaviors across stages of life
- The role of peers, family, teachers, members of the community, etc.
Researchers are invited to contribute novel work to be considered for publication in this Special Issue. Submissions may include original articles, short communications, or review articles (systematic review or meta-analyses). There are no restrictions regarding study design and methodology. Longitudinal observational studies are encouraged.
Prof. Dr. Marieke De Craemer
Guest Editor
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Keywords
- children
- preschool children
- adolescents
- adults
- older adults
- 24-hour movement behaviors
- physical activity
- sedentary behavior
- sleep
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