Table 1 Inclusion and exclusion criteria

Purpose

Include focus on Sedentary Behaviour (SB) and/or reduction of SB.

Focus on physical activity (PA) but does not explore SB or sedentary time

Sample

Adults (≥18 years), caregivers/friends/family in relation to SB in adults, health care professionals specific to SB in adults. Adults must have had first-hand experience of being sedentary and/or being involved in programmes designed to change SB.

Children or adolescents (≤17 years), caregivers/family/friends in relation to SB in children, paediatric health care professionals

Workplace-based studies

Data collection

Primary research studies using qualitative data collection methods for example, study data may be generated through interviews, focus groups, qualitative observational studies

Solely quantitative methods.

Data analysis

Qualitative methodology e.g. thematic, content, framework

Solely quantitative methods. Descriptive accounts where no evidence of qualitative method or analysis

Format

English and peer-reviewed. No date restrictions were applied

Grey literature – posters, conference abstracts, supplements, book chapters, case studies, reviews, dissertations/ thesis, editorials