Abstract
In recent years, research on sedentary behaviour has increased. In this regard, there is a need for theoretical reviews that allow us to determine the past, analyse the present, and prepare the future of research in this field. The purpose of this review paper was to analyse and organise the emerging qualitative research trends (2010–2021) on the sedentary behaviour of older adults. A systematic literature search strategy was developed in various electronic scientific databases (e.g., PubMed, Web of Science, ScienceDirect, Scielo, and Scopus). The included studies were required to have different qualitative methodological approaches in terms of data collection and methods of data analysis. Studies conducted in any country and published in a peer-reviewed journal in English, Spanish, and Portuguese were considered. A thematic analysis approach was used for data extraction and synthesis, and confidence in the results was assessed using the GRADE-CERQual approach. This study may enable accurate guidelines to be established for future primary qualitative research related to sedentary behaviour.
Highlights
Based on the increasing number of publications in various scientific databases, it can be seen that the importance of generating scientific knowledge is increasing every day [1].in order to keep the various areas of research up to date, it is necessary to conduct literature review studies to reflect progress in a particular area
As scientific data are scattered in various publication formats, it can be difficult for researchers and practitioners to stay up to date with the constant developments in various scientific databases
In relation to sedentary behaviour, this review showed that levels of sedentary behaviour increased
Summary
Based on the increasing number of publications in various scientific databases, it can be seen that the importance of generating scientific knowledge is increasing every day [1]. As scientific data are scattered in various publication formats (e.g., articles, books, manuals, dissertations, and theses), it can be difficult for researchers and practitioners to stay up to date with the constant developments in various scientific databases Systematic reviews make it possible to collect all relevant scientific evidence, to limit studies to different scientific fields and research topics, and to determine the reality and context of each country. These lockdowns have the potential to impact associated levels of physical activity and SB Along these lines, other review studies have aimed to analyze the published scientific literature on changes in physical activity and SB behaviour during and before the lockdown imposed by the COVID-19 pandemic [26,27]. The aim of this systematic literature review is to answer the following question: what are the emerging research trends in qualitative studies of SB in the older population between 2010 and 2021?
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