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{"title":"Effects of an eight-week yoga intervention on cognitive, mental, and autonomic function in female students with elevated stress: A randomized controlled trial protocol","authors":"Juhi Kumawat,&nbsp;Kashinath G. Metri","doi":"10.1016/j.mhpa.2025.100709","DOIUrl":"10.1016/j.mhpa.2025.100709","url":null,"abstract":"<div><h3>Background</h3><div>Stress has been a highly prevalent mental health issue among the student community, which affects their academic growth by hampering cognitive abilities, and it also increases their future risk of cardiovascular disease. Yoga, a comprehensive mind-body practice, has emerged as a promising non-pharmacological intervention to manage stress and promote overall well-being.</div></div><div><h3>Aim</h3><div>This study protocol aims to investigate the effects of an eight-week yoga intervention on cognitive functions, mental health, and HRV in female students experiencing elevated stress levels.</div></div><div><h3>Methods</h3><div>Ninety-six female University students with a perceived stress scale (PSS) score&gt;14 will be randomly allocated to either the yoga intervention group (n = 48) or wait-list control group (n = 48). Students in the yoga group will receive four weekly sessions of a 60-min structured yoga for eight weeks. Control group students will follow their daily activities. All students will be assessed for cognitive functions (selective and sustained attention, planning, visuospatial working memory, processing speed, and cognitive flexibility), heart rate variability (HRV), mental health parameters (stress, anxiety, and depression), and sleep quality at baseline and eight weeks.</div></div><div><h3>Conclusion</h3><div>This study seeks to provide robust evidence on the efficacy of yoga to improve mental health, cognitive functions, and sleep quality among female university students with elevated stress levels.</div></div>","PeriodicalId":51589,"journal":{"name":"Mental Health and Physical Activity","volume":"29 ","pages":"Article 100709"},"PeriodicalIF":2.3,"publicationDate":"2025-07-11","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"144653101","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":3,"RegionCategory":"医学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}

{"title":"Integrating mental health interventions in higher education: An evidence-based umbrella review","authors":"García-Pérez Laura,&nbsp;Ubago-Jiménez José Luis,&nbsp;Cepero-González Mar,&nbsp;Padial-Ruz Rosario","doi":"10.1016/j.mhpa.2025.100708","DOIUrl":"10.1016/j.mhpa.2025.100708","url":null,"abstract":"<div><div>University students face increasing mental health challenges, including anxiety, stress, and depression, affecting their well-being and academic performance. This review assessed the effectiveness of physical activity interventions (PAI) combined with mindfulness-based therapy (MBT), mindfulness-based interventions (MBI), and psychoeducational interventions (PPI) in improving mental health. A systematic search was conducted in Scopus, Web of Science, and PubMed, including recent meta-analyses. A total of 24 meta-analyses were included, encompassing a wide range of mental health outcomes in university students. Statistical analyses included the DerSimonian and Laird random-effects model, heterogeneity tests (I²), and Egger's regression test for publication bias. Results showed that combined Findings indicate that had the strongest and most consistent effects, particularly for reducing stress (SMD = −1.37) and depression (SMD = −0.79). MBI produced moderate effects on anxiety (SMD = −0.45), while PPI and MBI + PPI yielded limited improvements. These findings support the prioritization of PAI + MBT programs in university mental health strategies. Future research should aim to standardize protocols and explore intervention effectiveness across diverse student subgroups.</div></div>","PeriodicalId":51589,"journal":{"name":"Mental Health and Physical Activity","volume":"29 ","pages":"Article 100708"},"PeriodicalIF":2.3,"publicationDate":"2025-07-09","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"144632702","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":3,"RegionCategory":"医学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}

{"title":"Physical activity following discharge from inpatient adult mental health settings: Interest-holder perspectives","authors":"Philip Hodgson ,&nbsp;Michelle Glascott ,&nbsp;Wendy Hope ,&nbsp;Luke Aston ,&nbsp;Nicola Clibbens ,&nbsp;Laura Fleming ,&nbsp;Alison Innerd ,&nbsp;Michael Graham","doi":"10.1016/j.mhpa.2025.100707","DOIUrl":"10.1016/j.mhpa.2025.100707","url":null,"abstract":"<div><h3>Background</h3><div>The transition from inpatient mental health care to the community is a period where individuals frequently face challenges that can hinder their recovery. Physical activity (PA) offers numerous benefits for mental health, yet little is known about PA engagement during this transition.</div></div><div><h3>Aims</h3><div>This study aimed to explore interest-holder perspectives on PA following discharge from inpatient adult mental health settings, informing the development of effective interventions.</div></div><div><h3>Methods</h3><div>A qualitative approach using reflexive thematic analysis was employed. Six focus groups were conducted across two NHS mental health trusts in England, involving 34 participants: 14 individuals with lived experience (LEXP) of mental health services and 20 staff members. A topic guide, co-developed by peer researchers and clinicians, facilitated discussions including ideas for post-discharge PA provision. Focus groups were audio-recorded, transcribed, and analysed collaboratively by clinical and peer researchers.</div></div><div><h3>Results</h3><div>Key themes regarding barriers to PA following discharge included patient-related challenges (socioeconomic pressures, social isolation), acute ward-related obstacles, and community setting limitations. Both LEXP and staff participants highlighted the impact of socioeconomic factors on social inclusion and motivation. Social isolation was a significant barrier identified by LEXP participants.</div></div><div><h3>Conclusions</h3><div>This study demonstrates the need for tailored PA interventions that address the complex barriers faced by individuals transitioning from inpatient mental health care to community settings. Interest-holder contribution is crucial for designing programmes that can promote sustained engagement in PA post-discharge, improving patient outcomes. Future practice should consider socioeconomic factors, address social isolation, and ensure continuity of support from inpatient to community care.</div></div>","PeriodicalId":51589,"journal":{"name":"Mental Health and Physical Activity","volume":"29 ","pages":"Article 100707"},"PeriodicalIF":2.3,"publicationDate":"2025-07-03","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"144549316","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":3,"RegionCategory":"医学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}

{"title":"Association between light-intensity physical activity and health-related quality of life among students aged 9–14 years: A 5-year longitudinal assessment","authors":"Kanzo Okazaki ,&nbsp;Shunta Maeda ,&nbsp;Yuzo Koyama ,&nbsp;Kazunori Ohkawara","doi":"10.1016/j.mhpa.2025.100705","DOIUrl":"10.1016/j.mhpa.2025.100705","url":null,"abstract":"<div><h3>Purpose</h3><div>Previous studies have suggested that higher moderate-to-vigorous physical activity (MVPA) and lower sedentary behavior (SB) are linked to improved health-related quality of life (HRQoL) in children and adolescents. However, the link between light-intensity physical activity (LPA) and HRQoL remains unclear. This study examined the longitudinal association between LPA and HRQoL among students from fourth (aged 9–10) through eighth (aged 13–14) grade, considering the roles of MVPA and SB.</div></div><div><h3>Methods</h3><div>This five-year longitudinal study was conducted annually at private primary and secondary schools. Sixty-three primary school students (56 % girls) participated at baseline. LPA, MVPA, and SB were measured using a triaxial accelerometer, and HRQoL was assessed using the Japanese Pediatric Quality of Life Inventory. Data were analyzed using multilevel modeling with an exploratory approach.</div></div><div><h3>Results</h3><div>A negative association was observed between time-varying LPA and HRQoL scores, including the total scale (<em>p</em> = .040), psychosocial health summary (<em>p</em> = .032), and an emotional subscale (<em>p</em> = .013). A positive association was also observed between time-varying SB and the psychosocial health summary (<em>p</em> = .038) and its emotional subscale (<em>p</em> = .038). No association was found between MVPA and HRQoL. However, no association remained significant after false discovery rate (FDR) correction.</div></div><div><h3>Conclusion</h3><div>Our findings suggest that during the transition from primary to secondary school, students with decreased LPA and increased SB may experience improvements in HRQoL. As none of the associations remained significant after FDR correction, these findings should be interpreted with caution and considered hypothesis-generating.</div></div>","PeriodicalId":51589,"journal":{"name":"Mental Health and Physical Activity","volume":"29 ","pages":"Article 100705"},"PeriodicalIF":2.3,"publicationDate":"2025-06-30","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"144572202","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":3,"RegionCategory":"医学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}

{"title":"Effects of acute exercise on prefrontal cortex oxygenation in substance use disorders: A systematic review and meta-analysis of fNIRS studies","authors":"Daniel A.R. Cabral ,&nbsp;Dongshi Wang ,&nbsp;Nora L. Nock ,&nbsp;Bruno Malagodi ,&nbsp;Karam Nusair ,&nbsp;Ghada Nusair ,&nbsp;Marcelo Bigliassi ,&nbsp;Zacarya Elbash ,&nbsp;Kell Grandjean da Costa ,&nbsp;Eduardo Fontes ,&nbsp;Garrett J. Posey ,&nbsp;Vagner D.O. Tavares","doi":"10.1016/j.mhpa.2025.100704","DOIUrl":"10.1016/j.mhpa.2025.100704","url":null,"abstract":"<div><h3>Background and aims</h3><div>Physical activity (PA) has been found to improve cognitive functions, which are often impaired in people with substance use disorders (SUD). These effects may be due to increased blood flow and oxygenation to the prefrontal cortex (PFC). However, results have been equivocal. This systematic review and meta-analysis aimed to synthesize the current literature on acute exercise on PFC oxygenation, as measured by functional near-infrared spectroscopy (fNIRS), in individuals with SUD.</div></div><div><h3>Methods</h3><div>The review identified 13 studies comprising 457 individuals with SUD that examined the effects of acute exercise on PFC oxygenation with fNIRS. The meta-analysis included 7 studies (12 effect sizes) and evaluated the effects of acute exercise on changes in oxygenated hemoglobin (HbO) and deoxygenated hemoglobin (HHb) (pre vs. post exercise).</div></div><div><h3>Results</h3><div>Most studies were of poor quality (high or moderate risk of bias), and there was high heterogeneity related to exercise type (e.g., aerobic), intensity, and designs. The meta-analysis for HbO revealed that the summary effect was not statistically significant (<em>g</em> = −0.59; 95 %CI: [-3.04, 1.85]) and there was substantial heterogeneity (I² = 97.64 %, p &lt; 0.001). For HHb, the summary effect size was not statistically significant (<em>g</em> = 0.003; 95 % CI: [-0.96, 0.95]), and heterogeneity was high (I² = 78.12 %, p = 0.002). Subgroup analyses revealed no statistically significant differences based on exercise intensity.</div></div><div><h3>Conclusion</h3><div>Future research should focus on high-quality randomized trials with crossover designs. In addition to the effects of chronic exercise interventions, which have not been well explored, may lead to more substantive changes in PFC oxygenation and, hence, larger effect sizes.</div></div>","PeriodicalId":51589,"journal":{"name":"Mental Health and Physical Activity","volume":"29 ","pages":"Article 100704"},"PeriodicalIF":2.3,"publicationDate":"2025-06-27","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"144535927","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":3,"RegionCategory":"医学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}

{"title":"Associations between physical activity trajectories and cognitive function in men aged 50 years and older: A 10-year longitudinal cohort study","authors":"Dehua Gong,&nbsp;Seung-Soo Baek","doi":"10.1016/j.mhpa.2025.100702","DOIUrl":"10.1016/j.mhpa.2025.100702","url":null,"abstract":"<div><h3>Objective</h3><div>This study aimed to examine the longitudinal associations between physical activity trajectories and cognitive function among Chinese men aged 50 years and older.</div></div><div><h3>Methods</h3><div>Data were obtained from 2535 male participants aged 50 and above in the China Health and Retirement Longitudinal Study (2011–2020). Physical activity levels (MET-min/week) were measured across five waves. Group-based trajectory modeling identified three distinct patterns: persistently high (n = 1322), moderate-increasing (n = 575), and low-increasing (n = 638). Cognitive function was assessed using standardized tools, including a word recall test for episodic memory, and orientation, serial subtraction, and figure-drawing tasks for mental intactness. Linear mixed-effects models were employed to examine associations between physical activity trajectories and cognitive outcomes, incorporating trajectory × time interaction terms and performing age-stratified analyses.</div></div><div><h3>Results</h3><div>Participants in the low-increasing group exhibited significantly better global cognitive function (β = 0.42, 95 % CI: 0.09–0.75) and mental intactness (β = 0.30, 95 % CI: 0.14–0.47). The moderate-increasing group was also significantly associated with higher mental intactness (β = 0.27, 95 % CI: 0.09–0.45). Interaction analyses indicated that both the low- and moderate-increasing groups had a slower rate of cognitive decline over time, especially in episodic memory. These protective associations reached statistical significance only among participants aged 50–59 years.</div></div><div><h3>Conclusion</h3><div>Among men aged 50 years and older, low and moderate-increasing physical activity trajectories were associated with better cognitive performance and slower cognitive decline. These benefits were most pronounced in mental intactness and episodic memory among those aged 50–59 years.</div></div>","PeriodicalId":51589,"journal":{"name":"Mental Health and Physical Activity","volume":"29 ","pages":"Article 100702"},"PeriodicalIF":2.3,"publicationDate":"2025-06-20","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"144490516","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":3,"RegionCategory":"医学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}

{"title":"A short-medium time point evaluation of active breaks on selective and sustained attention in primary school: a pilot quasi-experimental study","authors":"Giada Ferrara ,&nbsp;Alice Masini ,&nbsp;Gabriele Mascherini","doi":"10.1016/j.mhpa.2025.100703","DOIUrl":"10.1016/j.mhpa.2025.100703","url":null,"abstract":"<div><h3>Background</h3><div>A growing body of evidence demonstrates the positive relationship between physical activity and executive function in children.</div></div><div><h3>Aims</h3><div>This study aimed to examine the time course of the effectiveness of active breaks (ABs) in enhancing attention levels among second-grade primary school children compared to traditional teaching methods over a three-month period.</div></div><div><h3>Methods</h3><div>Parents/guardians and teachers of both the experimental group (EG) and the control group (CG) completed a questionnaire assessing the psychometric characteristics of the sample. The EG participated in daily 10-min active breaks for three months, while the CG followed regular teaching methods. Selective attention (SeA, at 30 s) and sustained attention (SuA, at 120 s) were assessed at baseline and monthly (T0, T1, T2, and T3).</div></div><div><h3>Results</h3><div>The EG consisted of 17 children (8.42 ± 0.39 years, 10 females), while the CG included 18 children (8.37 ± 0.42 years, 11 females). The EG generally exhibited higher psychometric scores, although teacher and parent perceptions varied in both groups. SeA levels improved significantly in both groups overtime, but EG demonstrated greater improvements, particularly three months after the introduction of active breaks (p &lt; 0.001). A similar trend also for SuA (p &lt; 0.001). A huge effect size shows larger increases during the third month for both SeA (ES = 1.97) and SuA (ES = 1.46) in favor of EG.</div></div><div><h3>Conclusions</h3><div>Active breaks positively influenced both SeA and SuA. Their effectiveness increased over time, suggesting that a minimum duration of three months is necessary to achieve significant benefits compared to traditional teaching methods in primary education.</div></div>","PeriodicalId":51589,"journal":{"name":"Mental Health and Physical Activity","volume":"29 ","pages":"Article 100703"},"PeriodicalIF":2.3,"publicationDate":"2025-06-19","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"144335688","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":3,"RegionCategory":"医学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}

{"title":"Implementing sport and physical activity across each layer of the mental health and psychosocial support (MHPSS) pyramid for populations affected by displacement","authors":"Simon Rosenbaum ,&nbsp;Anna Farello ,&nbsp;Kathleen Latimer ,&nbsp;Davy Vancampfort ,&nbsp;Peter Ventevogel ,&nbsp;Justin Richards ,&nbsp;Ajwang' Warria ,&nbsp;Alastair Ager ,&nbsp;Maria Bray ,&nbsp;Leslie Snider ,&nbsp;Sabrina Hermosilla ,&nbsp;Jadranka Stikovac Clark ,&nbsp;Jojo Ferris ,&nbsp;Gülşah Kurt","doi":"10.1016/j.mhpa.2025.100701","DOIUrl":"10.1016/j.mhpa.2025.100701","url":null,"abstract":"<div><div>Physical activity (PA) and sport are increasingly recognized as integral parts of mental health and psychosocial support (MHPSS) programming within humanitarian response, for people affected by forced displacement. Nonetheless, the programming and implementation of physical activity within MHPSS responses remains inconsistent and largely ad hoc. In this Short Communication, our team of multidisciplinary authors including academics, and practitioners from disciplines of psychiatry, psychology, physical therapy and sport for development, examine the implementation of sport and PA more broadly, across each layer of the Inter Agency Standing Committee (IASC) MHPSS Pyramid. We demonstrate how PA can be implemented at each layer, to improve MHPSS outcomes in humanitarian settings. We outline examples of how PA is being implemented across the IASC MHPSS pyramid, from ensuring access to inclusive and enabling environments (Layer 1), to strengthening participation in community-based PA and sport initiatives (Layer 2), delivering targeted programs with intentional mental health outcomes (Layer 3), and providing specialized physical activity promotion within clinical mental health services (Layer 4). This Short Communication provides guidance for humanitarian actors on integrating sport and PA across each layer of the IASC MHPSS pyramid.</div></div>","PeriodicalId":51589,"journal":{"name":"Mental Health and Physical Activity","volume":"29 ","pages":"Article 100701"},"PeriodicalIF":2.3,"publicationDate":"2025-06-19","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"144490587","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":3,"RegionCategory":"医学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}

{"title":"Physical activity is associated with subsequent affective well-being in day hospital patients with a diagnosis of depression: A combined ecological momentary assessment and accelerometry study","authors":"Usama EL-Awad ,&nbsp;Justin Hachenberger ,&nbsp;Udo Schneider ,&nbsp;Sakari Lemola","doi":"10.1016/j.mhpa.2025.100700","DOIUrl":"10.1016/j.mhpa.2025.100700","url":null,"abstract":"<div><h3>Background and aims</h3><div>Physical activity is linked to improved affective well-being in individuals with depression, but its effects in day hospital settings have not been studied yet.</div></div><div><h3>Methods</h3><div>Thirty-two patients (<em>M</em>_age = 39.09, <em>SD</em> = 13.49; 46.9 % females) completed baseline questionnaires and a 14-day survey using the Experience Sampling Method (ESM) via a mobile app to report on affective states and physical activity, resulting in 1574 observations. Wrist accelerometers measured physical activity objectively during this period.</div></div><div><h3>Results</h3><div>Both subjective and objective physical activity were positively associated with positive affect, irrespective of patient characteristics such as age, gender, BMI, baseline depression severity, the presence of additional somatic diagnoses, antidepressant use, and whether measurements were taken on weekdays in day hospital care or on weekends when patients were at home.</div></div><div><h3>Conclusion</h3><div>Physical activity is associated with momentary improvements in positive affect in day hospital patients, independent of patient characteristics. Future research should investigate the role of these effects for longer-term improvement in depressive symptoms and study contextual influences, such as indoor versus outdoor activity.</div></div>","PeriodicalId":51589,"journal":{"name":"Mental Health and Physical Activity","volume":"29 ","pages":"Article 100700"},"PeriodicalIF":2.3,"publicationDate":"2025-06-09","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"144312654","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":3,"RegionCategory":"医学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}

{"title":"Assessing physical activity and sedentary behavior in people with mental Illnesses: Do actigraphy and daily self-report measures agree?","authors":"Charlie Schillemans ,&nbsp;Stynke Castelein ,&nbsp;Kirsty Lynn de Vreede ,&nbsp;Harm Jan Rogier Hoenders ,&nbsp;Sanne Henrieke Booij","doi":"10.1016/j.mhpa.2025.100699","DOIUrl":"10.1016/j.mhpa.2025.100699","url":null,"abstract":"<div><h3>Background and aims</h3><div>Moderate to vigorous physical activity (MVPA) and sedentary behavior are important factors for somatic and mental health. However, less than half of the people with mental illness (MI) complies with the norms for physical activity. For improving their physical activity with interventions, accurate measurement methods are essential. Actigraphy and diaries are used to measure physical activity in people with a MI, but little is known about how they compare in this group. This study investigates the agreement between actigraphy and daily diaries for assessing MVPA and sedentary behavior in people with a MI.</div></div><div><h3>Methods</h3><div>As part of a pilot-RCT on a lifestyle intervention, twenty transdiagnostic outpatients wore actigraphy and filled in evening diaries for 2 × 14 days (before/after intervention period) (t = 429 paired observations), measuring daily minutes of MVPA and sedentary time. A mixed-model limits of agreement (LoA) method was used to calculate the mean bias between the measurement methods, which was compared to the clinical accepted difference (MVPA: 10 min, sedentary time: 60 min). Bland-Altman plots were examined on patterns.</div></div><div><h3>Results</h3><div>The mean bias between actigraphy and diaries was −29 min (95 % LoA −122 to 64) for MVPA and −165 min (95 % LoA −584 to 253) for sedentary time; diaries underreported more than clinically acceptable compared to actigraphy. Post-hoc analysis indicated that the bias differed between volume levels.</div></div><div><h3>Conclusions</h3><div>Actigraphy and daily diaries appear incomparable in MI. Follow-up research is needed to uncover the nature of these differences and ways to overcome them. Until then, it is recommendable to use both.</div></div>","PeriodicalId":51589,"journal":{"name":"Mental Health and Physical Activity","volume":"29 ","pages":"Article 100699"},"PeriodicalIF":2.3,"publicationDate":"2025-06-04","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"144254403","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":3,"RegionCategory":"医学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}