The five-factor model of personality and physical inactivity: A meta-analysis of 16 samples

Volume: 63, Pages: 22 - 28
Published: Aug 1, 2016
Abstract
A sedentary lifestyle is harmful for health; personality traits may contribute to physical (in)activity. With participant-level data from 16 samples (N > 125,000), we examined the personality correlates of physical inactivity, frequency of physical activity, and sedentary behavior (in a subset of samples). Lower Neuroticism and higher Conscientiousness were associated with more physical activity and less inactivity and sedentary behavior....
Paper Details
Title
The five-factor model of personality and physical inactivity: A meta-analysis of 16 samples
Published Date
Aug 1, 2016
Volume
63
Pages
22 - 28
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