How should online health promoting communities address the health hazards of too much sitting?

Authors/Creators

Leesa N. Costello, Edith Cowan UniversityFollow
Julie S. Dare, Edith Cowan UniversityFollow
Gloria S. Askander, Edith Cowan University
Marie-Louise McDermott

Abstract

This paper adds value to investigations of the health implications of prolonged sitting by exploring the significance of sitting time for online health-promoting communities. Drawing on an Australian online health-promoting community, it explores the significance of sitting time for community members, managers and funders. It proposes actions each of these groups and their counterparts at social networking sites can take to address the hazards associated with sedentary behaviours. - See more at: http://dl4.globalstf.org/?wpsc-product=how-should-online-health-promoting-communities-address-the-health-hazards-of-too-much-sitting#sthash.cdjeJdkJ.dpuf

Document Type

Conference Proceeding

Date of Publication

1-1-2014

Faculty

Faculty of Health, Engineering and Science

Publisher

Global Science & Technology Forum

School

School of Exercise and Health Sciences / Population Health Research Group

RAS ID

18463

Comments

Costello, L. N., Dare, J. S., Askander, G. S., & McDermott, M. (2014). How should online health promoting communities address the health hazards of too much sitting?. Proceedings of Annual Global Healthcare Conference . (pp. 62-71). Singapore. Global Science & Technology Forum . Available here

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