A new study published by the University of Jyväskylä has found a significant link between personality traits and physical activity and sedentary behavior patterns in adults. The research, which analyzed data from 141 to 307 participants over five decades, identified five distinct personality profiles: resilient, brittle, overcontrolled, undercontrolled, and ordinary.
Individuals with resilient personalities, characterized by high conscientiousness and extraversion, tend to engage in longer periods of physical activity and sedentary behavior. In contrast, those with a brittle personality, often associated with neuroticism, interrupt their sedentary times more frequently, which may have health benefits.
The study’s findings suggest that resilient individuals are more inclined to structured activities, while brittle types prefer shorter, lighter tasks. Understanding these patterns can help designers create personalized health interventions tailored to an individual’s personality.
While there were no significant differences in total activity amounts between the personality profiles, individuals with a resilient profile had longer periods of moderate-to-vigorous physical activity and those with a brittle profile interrupted their sedentary behavior more often. This may lead to improved overall health outcomes.
The research is part of the Jyväskylä Longitudinal Study of Personality and Social Development, which has followed the same individuals for over 50 years. The study’s results provide valuable insights into how personality traits can shape physical activity and sedentary behavior patterns in adulthood.
Source: https://neurosciencenews.com/personality-traits-sedentary-exercise-27973