Sedentary Behaviors and Functional Disability Among Chinese Older Adults (2008–2018): Evidence Including Mahjong

Yen-Han Lee, Yen-Chang Chang, Minzhi Ye, Cai Xu, Department of Health Sciences, College of Health Professions and Sciences, The University of Central Florida, Center for General Education, National Tsing Hua University, Department of Sociology, School of Social Work, University of Texas-Rio Grande Valley, Department of Social Medicine, Heritage College of Osteopathic Medicine, Ohio University

Journal of Applied Gerontology

Published online on October 25, 2025

Abstract

Journal of Applied Gerontology, Volume 45, Issue 9, Page 1844-1854, September 2026.
PurposeThis study examined how different types of sedentary behavior relate to changes in functional disability, measured by activities of daily living (ADL) and instrumental activities of daily living (IADL), among Chinese older adults.Major findings...