Table 3. Association between sedentary behaviour at adolescence and elevated psychological distress symptoms (Malaise Inventory) at adolescence (cross-sectional) and adulthood (prospective).
| Psychological distress (Malaise Inventory) | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| 16 years | 42 years | ||
| 22 items | 9 items | 9 items | |
| OR (95%CI) | OR (95%CI) | OR (95%CI) | |
| Base model | |||
| Mentally-active SB | 0.99 (0.69 to 1.42) | 1.11 (0.86 to 1.44) | 1.09 (0.76 to 1.57) |
| Mentally-passive SB | 0.97 (0.74 to 1.27) | 1.15 (0.95 to 1.40) | 1.44 (1.09 to 1.90) |
| Cognition | |||
| Mentally-active SB | - | - | 1.15 (0.79 to 1.66) |
| Mentally-passive SB | - | - | 1.42 (1.07 to 1.87) |
| Lifestyle potential mediators | |||
| Mentally-active SB | - | - | 1.12 (0.77 to 1.61) |
| Mentally-passive SB | - | - | 1.33 (1.00 to 1.77) |
| Self-rated health | |||
| Mentally-active SB | - | - | 1.07 (0.74 to 1.56) |
| Mentally-passive SB | - | - | 1.37 (1.03 to 1.82) |
Note. Base model: adjusted for sex, other sedentary behaviour pattern (e.g. mentally-active SB adjusting the model of mentally-passive SB) (for 16 years analysis) plus employment status, education, weight status and psychological distress symptoms at 16 years (with 9 items) for 42 years analysis. Cognition model: Base model + vocabulary test (below average vocabulary). Lifestyle potential mediators: Base model + physical activity and TV-viewing during weekdays and weekends. Physical and psychological potential mediators: Base model + self-rated health. OR, odds ratio. 95%CI, 95% confidence interval. SB, sedentary behaviour.