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Publications [#250713] of Gary G. Bennett

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Journal Articles

  1. Wolin, KY; Bennett, GG; McNeill, LH; Sorensen, G; Emmons, KM (2008). Low discretionary time as a barrier to physical activity and intervention uptake.. American journal of health behavior, 32(6), 563-569. [doi]
    (last updated on 2024/03/27)

    Abstract:

    Objective

    To determine whether self-reported discretionary time was associated with physical activity and uptake of a physical activity promotion intervention in a multi-ethnic urban sample.

    Methods

    We examined the association of self-reported discretionary time with hours/week of leisure-time physical activity at baseline and physical activity intervention uptake.

    Results

    Low levels of discretionary time were significantly (P<0.01) associated with fewer hours/week (beta=-0.78, 95%CI=-1.34, -0.22) of physical activity at baseline. Discretionary time was not associated with physical activity intervention uptake.

    Conclusion

    Lack of discretionary time may serve as barrier to physical activity, but its importance on intervention uptake is less clear.

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