Table 1 Characteristics of Study Sample
From: Should I sit or stand: likelihood of adherence to messages about reducing sitting time
Continuous Study Variables | M | SD |
|---|---|---|
Age (years) | 55.86 | 12.94 |
Sitting time (hours/day) | 9.20 | 3.72 |
Physical activity (mins/week) | 390.59 | 391.04 |
Intentions to limit sitting time (possible range 0–100) | 46.63 | 33.33 |
Knowledge - risks of sitting (possible range 1–5) | 3.55 | 0.73 |
Knowledge - benefits of reducing sitting (possible range 1–5) | 3.68 | 0.72 |
Categorical Study Variables | n | % |
Gender | ||
 Men | 676 | 46% |
 Women | 784 | 54% |
Education | ||
 Year 12 or less | 347 | 24% |
 Advanced degree | 1113 | 76% |
Employment Status | ||
 Employed full-time | 526 | 36% |
 Employed part-time | 374 | 26% |
 Retired/pensioner | 432 | 30% |
 Home duties, student, & unemployed | 128 | 9% |
Health condition presence | ||
 None | 1046 | 72% |
 One or more | 414 | 28% |