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Personality and change in physical activity across 3-10 years.

ABSTRACT:

Objective

To examine the association between personality traits, defined by the Five-Factor Model, and the initiation and termination of physical activity across adulthood.

Design

Longitudinal analysis of participants from nine samples (N > 28,000).

Main outcome measures

Physical activity status at follow-up.

Results

A random-effect meta-analysis revealed that higher conscientiousness, extraversion, and openness were related to a higher likelihood of initiation of physical activity over time among individuals who were physically inactive at baseline and to a lower risk of termination of physical activity among those who were physically active at baseline. In contrast, higher neuroticism was associated with a lower probability of initiation of physical activity and a higher likelihood of termination over time. Although not hypothesised, agreeableness was also associated with better physical activity outcomes over time.

Conclusion

This study provides the largest and the longest evidence of a replicable association between personality and change in physical activity status. Personality may motivate both the initiation and termination of physical activity.

SUBMITTER: Caille P

PROVIDER: S-EPMC9841291 | biostudies-literature | 2022 Jun

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature

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Personality and change in physical activity across 3-10 years.

Caille Pauline P Stephan Yannick Y Sutin Angelina R AR Luchetti Martina M Canada Brice B Heraud Nelly N Terracciano Antonio A

Psychology & health 20220629 5

<h4>Objective</h4>To examine the association between personality traits, defined by the Five-Factor Model, and the initiation and termination of physical activity across adulthood.<h4>Design</h4>Longitudinal analysis of participants from nine samples (N > 28,000).<h4>Main outcome measures</h4>Physical activity status at follow-up.<h4>Results</h4>A random-effect meta-analysis revealed that higher conscientiousness, extraversion, and openness were related to a higher likelihood of initiation of ph ...[more]

PMID: 35765986

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Personality and change in physical activity across 3-10 years.

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Personality and change in physical activity across 3-10 years.

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