Table 3

Psychosocial correlates of sedentary behaviour

	Sedentary behaviour
	Screen-based^*		Non-screen-based^†		Accelerometry-based
Variables	Assoc.	Studies	Assoc.	Studies	Assoc.	Studies
Confidence to reduce TV time	−	69	−		−
Future expectations to school achievement	−	55	−		−
Importance place on general health	−	55	−		−
Importance place on general health	o	49	o		o
Spiritual/religious belief on health behaviour	−	55, 78	−		−
Family support for encourage PA/discourage SED	+	54, 69	+		+
Family support for encourage PA/discourage SED	o		o	70	o
Parent limit/rules on screen time	−	23, 52, 63, 69	−		−
Parent limit/rules on screen time					o
Parental perceptions
Importance of child PA	−	54, 79	−		−
Child interest in PA	−		−		−	13
Safety concern	+		+		+	46
Concerns for excess TV	o	16	o		o
Their own fitness	−	54	−		−
No. of active friend	−		−	70	−

↵* Includes TV/video viewing, playing PC/video games and using computer.
↵† Includes texting, talking on the phone, listening to music, reading, studying and doing homework.
+, positive association; −, negative association; o, null association.
PA, physical activity.