Association of 24-hour movement guideline adherence with inhibitory control in older adults: the mediating role of general self-efficacy
Abstract
Objective In the context of population aging, inhibitory control is important for maintaining independent living, behavioral regulation, and healthy aging in later life. Although physical activity, sedentary behavior, sleep, and general self-efficacy have all been linked to cognitive health, direct evidence remains limited regarding whether older adults’ alignment with integrated 24-h movement behavior recommendations relates to inhibitory control and whether psychological resources contribute to this relationship. From a 24-h movement behavior perspective, the present study evaluated the link between the number of recommendations met and Stroop-indexed inhibitory control in older adults and tested the mediating role of general self-efficacy. Methods This cross-sectional survey analyzed data from 210 older adults in four Wuhan communities. Accelerometer recordings were used to capture 24-h movement behaviors, and recommendation status was determined based on physical activity, sedentary behavior, and sleep criteria. Participants completed the validated Chinese version of the General Self-Efficacy Scale, and inhibitory control was measured using an E-Prime-based Stroop task. A structural equation model estimated the direct and indirect pathways, with relevant covariates controlled. Results Among the 210 older adults, a greater number of recommendations met corresponded to higher general self-efficacy (β = 0.209, 95% CI [0.067, 0.343]) and better inhibitory control performance…
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