Totosy de Zepetnek, JO and Martin, J and Cortes, N and Caswell, S and Boolani, A (2021) Influence of grit on lifestyle factors during the COVID-19 pandemic in a sample of adults in the United States. Personality and Individual Differences, 175. p. 110705. DOI https://doi.org/10.1016/j.paid.2021.110705
Totosy de Zepetnek, JO and Martin, J and Cortes, N and Caswell, S and Boolani, A (2021) Influence of grit on lifestyle factors during the COVID-19 pandemic in a sample of adults in the United States. Personality and Individual Differences, 175. p. 110705. DOI https://doi.org/10.1016/j.paid.2021.110705
Totosy de Zepetnek, JO and Martin, J and Cortes, N and Caswell, S and Boolani, A (2021) Influence of grit on lifestyle factors during the COVID-19 pandemic in a sample of adults in the United States. Personality and Individual Differences, 175. p. 110705. DOI https://doi.org/10.1016/j.paid.2021.110705
Abstract
The novel coronavirus disease (COVID-19) has profoundly impacted the world, including disruptions in lifestyles to support physical distancing. It is well known that personality plays a role in lifestyle behaviors such that certain traits predict health and well-being. The present study examined the relationship between grit and lifestyle behaviors during the early stages of the COVID-19 pandemic and initial lockdowns in the United States. It was hypothesized that those with more grit would engage in healthier lifestyle behaviors of increased physical activity, less sedentary time, and better eating habits. Using an internet-based survey, data was collected from adults from April 13th to May 4th, 2020. Survey questions focused on demographics, grit, physical activity and sedentary time, and dietary habits. Associations between grit and lifestyle were examined using a combination of hierarchical multiple regression analyses and ANCOVAs. The sample of 888 adults (age: 34.8 ± 14.0) was 74.2% female. Those with higher grit were more physically active, reported less sedentary time, and practiced better dietary habits. Collectively, these findings suggest that grit may help individuals lead a healthier lifestyle during stressful or negative events such as a global pandemic. Future work should examine the role of grit on lifestyle behaviors as the quarantine continues.
Item Type: | Article |
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Uncontrolled Keywords: | COVID19; Diet; Grit; Physical activity; Sedentary behavior |
Divisions: | Faculty of Science and Health Faculty of Science and Health > Sport, Rehabilitation and Exercise Sciences, School of |
SWORD Depositor: | Unnamed user with email elements@essex.ac.uk |
Depositing User: | Unnamed user with email elements@essex.ac.uk |
Date Deposited: | 26 Sep 2022 14:26 |
Last Modified: | 30 Oct 2024 16:58 |
URI: | http://repository.essex.ac.uk/id/eprint/33557 |
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