ABSTRACT
Research suggests that physical activity plays an important role to improve mental health and quality of life. However, there were limited studies done among youth with disabilities, especially during the COVID-19 pandemic in Malaysia. This study aims: (1) to determine the status of sedentary behavior, mental health, and quality of life; (2) to determine the relationship between sedentary behavior and mental health; (3) to investigate the relationship between sedentary behavior and quality of life. A cross-sectional (online survey) design comprising youth (N = 113) aged 15 to 35 years (mean age = 27.36) was used in this study. The Godin Leisure Time-Exercise Questionnaire (GLTEQ) and the World Health Organization Quality of Life-Disability (WHOQOL-DIS) were used. Then, Spearman's rank correlation coefficient was conducted to determine the relationship between sedentary behavior and quality of life. Results showed a positive relationship between sedentary behavior and quality of life (r (110) = .0214, p<0.05). In conclusion, the importance of an active lifestyle among youth with disabilities in Malaysia was presented in this study.
