Why the study?
Is there a bidirectional association between personality traits and physical activity in adults?
Is there a bidirectional association between personality traits and physical activity in adults?
Personality traits such as conscientiousness and openness predict future increases in physical activity, but physical activity does not meaningfully change personality traits over time.
May help target activity promotion by personality profile; leaves open bidirectional causality and clinical adoption.
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