Influence of Grit on Physical Activity, Sitting Time and Dietary Behaviors: A Multi-Study Analysis

Joel Martin, Michael Toczko, Emily Locke, Ryan McCarthy, Italia Milani, Nathalie Barrios, Samer Koutoubi, Jatin Ambegaonkar, Niyati Dhokai and Ali Boolani ()
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Joel Martin: Sports Medicine Assessment Research Testing Laboratory, School of Kinesiology, George Mason University, Manassas, VA 20109, USA
Michael Toczko: Sports Medicine Assessment Research Testing Laboratory, School of Kinesiology, George Mason University, Manassas, VA 20109, USA
Emily Locke: Department of Biology, Clarkson University, Potsdam, NY 13699, USA
Ryan McCarthy: Department of Biology, Clarkson University, Potsdam, NY 13699, USA
Italia Milani: Department of Psychology, Clarkson University, Potsdam, NY 13699, USA
Nathalie Barrios: Department of Psychology, Clarkson University, Potsdam, NY 13699, USA
Samer Koutoubi: Department of Public Health, American Public University System, Charles Town, WV 25414, USA
Jatin Ambegaonkar: Sports Medicine Assessment Research Testing Laboratory, School of Kinesiology, George Mason University, Manassas, VA 20109, USA
Niyati Dhokai: Veterans and the Arts Initiative, Hylton Performing Arts Center, George Mason University, Fairfax, VA 20109, USA
Ali Boolani: Honors Program, Clarkson University, Potsdam, NY 13699, USA

Sustainability, 2022, vol. 15, issue 1, 1-14

Abstract: Engaging in physical activity (PA), minimizing sitting time and consuming a healthy diet are behaviors associated with health and wellness across the lifespan. The present multi-study analysis examined the relationship between grit and PA, sitting time and dietary behaviors in several populations that included US adults, active-duty military personnel, veterans, college students and performing artists. The four research laboratories administered an internet-based survey between spring and summer of 2020. The common questionnaires on the surveys were the Grit Scale Short Form, International Physical Activity Questionnaire Short Form and the Rapid Eating Assessment for Participants Short Form. Multiple regression analyses were conducted to examine the association between grit, PA, sitting time and dietary behaviors. PA was associated with grit for US adults, civilians and college students but not for performing artists or active-duty military populations. Sitting time was associated with grit for US adults and active-duty military personnel. US adults, college students and performing artists were found to have a positive association between healthy dietary behaviors and grit. Overall, the findings indicate that grit has a positive influence on PA, sitting time and dietary behaviors across the unique populations; however, the relationships indicate some nuanced differences between the populations.

Keywords: mental resilience; exercise; nutrition; military; performing artists; college students (search for similar items in EconPapers)
JEL-codes: O13 Q Q0 Q2 Q3 Q5 Q56 (search for similar items in EconPapers)
Date: 2022
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