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Zhang XY, Zhang YS, Han SS, Kuan G, Lou H, Mu FZ, Zhu WD, Ye YP, Li YX, Meng SQ, Feng S, Li H, Cui ZL, Zhang Y, Zhang Q, Wang GX, Zhao LL, Zhou BW, Wei Y, Li B. The impact of physical activity on self-emotion management among university students in Western China: the mediating roles of self-rated health and life satisfaction. Front Psychol 2025; 16:1567576. [PMID: 40365629 PMCID: PMC12069269 DOI: 10.3389/fpsyg.2025.1567576] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/07/2025] [Accepted: 04/15/2025] [Indexed: 05/15/2025] Open
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Objective This study aims to investigate the impact of Physical Activity on Self-Emotional Management among university students and to verify the mediating roles of Self-Rated Health and Life Satisfaction. Methods A stratified cluster sampling method was used to enroll 10,300 university students from Western China. Questionnaires were used to collect data, which included demographic and sociological information, the Physical Activity Scale (for measuring Physical Activity), the Emotional Intelligence Scale (for measuring Self-Emotional Management), the Short-Form Health Survey (for measuring Self-Rated Health), and the Satisfaction with Life Scale (for measuring Life Satisfaction). The results were statistically analyzed by using SPSS 26.0. Results There was a positive correlation between different intensities of Physical Activity and Self-Emotional Management among university students in Western China (p < 0.001). Yet the direct predictive effect on Self-Emotional Management was not significant. Low-Intensity Physical Activity positively predicted Self-Rated Health (β = 0.876, p < 0.001), while Vigorous-Intensity Physical Activity negatively predicted Self-Emotional Management (β = -1.500, p < 0.001). Self-Rated Health positively predicted both Life Satisfaction and Self-Emotional Management (β = 0.118, p < 0.001; β = 0.030, p < 0.001), and Life Satisfaction positively predicted Self-Emotional Management (β = 0.403, p < 0.001). Self-Rated Health partially mediated the relationship between Low-Intensity Physical Activity/Vigorous-Intensity Physical Activity and Self-Emotional Management, with effect sizes of 0.026 (95% CI: 0.002-0.052) and -0.045 (95% CI: -0.080 to -0.010) respectively. The serial mediation pathway, the Low-Intensity Physical Activity/Vigorous-Intensity Physical Activity→Self-Rated Health→Life Satisfaction→Self-Emotional Management was significant (p < 0.05). Conclusion Low-Intensity Physical Activity or Vigorous-Intensity Physical Activity cannot directly influence university students' Self-Emotional Management ability. Based on self-determination theory, Self-Rated Health can independently influence university students' Self-Emotional Management ability. It can also indirectly influence Self-Emotional Management by incorporating the chained mediation effect of Self-Rated Health and Life Satisfaction.
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- Xin-yu Zhang
- Institute of Sports Science, Nantong University, Nantong, China
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- School of Physical Education, Nanjing Xiaozhuang University, Nanjing, Jiangsu, China
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- Institute of Sports Science, Nantong University, Nantong, China
- Athletic Training Academy, Chengdu Sport University, Chengdu, China
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- Exercise and Sports Science Programme, School of Health Sciences, Universiti Sains Malaysia, George Town, Malaysia
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- Institute of Sports Science, Nantong University, Nantong, China
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- Institute of Sports Science, Nantong University, Nantong, China
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- Institute of Sports Science, Nantong University, Nantong, China
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- School of Physical Education, Jinggangshan University, Ji'an, China
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- Physical Education College, Shangqiu University, Shangqiu, China
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- Department of Physical Education, Xidian University, Xi'an, Shaanxi, China
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- College of Physical Education, Xinyang Normal University, Xinyang, Henan, China
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- Department of Physical Education, Ordos Institute of Applied Technology, Ordos, China
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- Physical Education College of Shangqiu Normal University, Shangqiu, China
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- Institute of Sports and Health, Zhengzhou Shengda University, Zhengzhou, China
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- Department of Physical Education, Yangling Vocational and Technical College, Yangling, Shaanxi, China
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- College of Physical Education, Henan Normal University, Xinxiang, China
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- School of Physical Education, Shanghai Normal University, Shanghai, China
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- School of Physical Education and Health, Changzhou Liu Guojun Vocational Technology College, Changzhou, China
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- Nantong Institute of Rehabilitation Medicine, Nantong Rehabilitation Hospital, Nantong, Jiangsu, China
- Nantong Institute of Technology, Nantong, Jiangsu, China
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- Institute of Sports Science, Nantong University, Nantong, China
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Ke W, Peng L, Wang L. Effects of college students' perceived transformational leadership of physical education teachers on their exercise adherence: Serial-mediated roles of physical self-efficacy and exercise motivation. Acta Psychol (Amst) 2025; 254:104878. [PMID: 40054083 DOI: 10.1016/j.actpsy.2025.104878] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/13/2024] [Revised: 02/20/2025] [Accepted: 03/04/2025] [Indexed: 03/18/2025] Open
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The purpose of this study is to explore the relationship between college students' perception of physical education (PE) teachers' transformational leadership and exercise adherence, as well as the mediating effects of physical self-efficacy and exercise motivation. Using the transformational teaching questionnaire, physical self-efficacy scale, exercise motivation scale, and exercise adherence scale, the study surveyed 868 valid questionnaires. The results showed: (1) College students' perception of PE teachers' transformational leadership has a significant positive impact on exercise adherence; (2) Physical self-efficacy plays a partial mediating role in the relationship between students' perception of PE teachers' transformational leadership and exercise adherence; (3) Exercise motivation partially mediates the relationship between students' perception of PE teachers' transformational leadership and exercise adherence; (4) Physical self-efficacy and exercise motivation exhibit a serial mediating effect in the relationship between students' perception of PE teachers' transformational leadership and exercise adherence. These findings suggest that college students' perception of PE teachers' transformational leadership not only directly influences exercise adherence, but also promotes it by enhancing physical self-efficacy and stimulating exercise motivation.
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- Wei Ke
- School of Physical Education, Hengshui University, Hengshui 053000, China
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- School of Physical Education, Hengshui University, Hengshui 053000, China.
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- Basic Course Department, Hengshui University, Hengshui 053000, China
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Lee CL, Lu YY, Hong ZR, Chang NJ. Effects of eight-week aerobic and resistance training on health self-efficacy, body image, and well-being in college students. J Sports Med Phys Fitness 2025; 65:583-597. [PMID: 39787010 DOI: 10.23736/s0022-4707.24.16237-8] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 01/12/2025]
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BACKGROUND This study explored the effects of innovative physical training during COVID-19 periods on college students' health self-efficacy, body image, and subjective well-being. METHODS Forty-one students were recruited through convenience sampling and assigned to three exercise groups (i.e., aerobic plus resistance exercise [AE+RE], resistance plus aerobic exercise [RE+AE], and traditional dispersed aerobic plus resistance exercise [control]). The intervention sessions for each group were conducted 3 days per week for 30 min per session. The control group participated in a traditional exercise program comprising 5 days per week. RESULTS Study results indicated that all three types of physical training programs effectively improved the participants' health self-efficacy (P<0.05). Female students scored significantly higher on health self-efficacy, body image, and subjective well-being than male students (P<0.05). The AE+RE group scored significantly higher on body image and subjective well-being than did the other two groups (RE+AE and control, P<0.05). CONCLUSIONS This study provides valuable insights that can assist in developing innovative physical education courses at higher education institutions to improve body satisfaction and well-being for the college students.
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- Chia-Lun Lee
- Center for Physical and Health Education, National Sun Yat-Sen University, Kaohsiung, Taiwan (ROC) -
- Department of Sports Medicine, Kaohsiung Medical University, Kaohsiung, Taiwan (ROC) -
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- Center for General Education, Ming Chuan University, Taipei, Taiwan (ROC)
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- School of Medicine, Department of Medical Humanities, Chung Shan Medical University, Taichung, Taiwan (ROC)
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- Department of Sports Medicine, Kaohsiung Medical University, Kaohsiung, Taiwan (ROC)
- Precision Sports Medicine and Health Promotion Center, Kaohsiung Medical University, Kaohsiung, Taiwan (ROC)
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Rossi AA, Mannarini S, Taccini F, Castelnuovo G, Pietrabissa G. The Italian Version of the New General Self-Efficacy Scale (NGSES): Structural Validity, Psychometric Properties, and Measurement Invariance. J Clin Med 2025; 14:1988. [PMID: 40142796 PMCID: PMC11943235 DOI: 10.3390/jcm14061988] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/07/2025] [Revised: 03/10/2025] [Accepted: 03/12/2025] [Indexed: 03/28/2025] Open
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Background/Objectives: General Self-Efficacy (GSE) refers to an individual's belief in their overall ability to perform effectively across various situations. Research shows that GSE is a key predictor of multiple outcomes, including psychological resilience, better health, and improved overall well-being across different populations and environments. Numerous tools have been developed to measure GSE, enhancing our understanding of self-efficacy and its broader implications. This study aimed to evaluate the psychometric properties of the Italian version of the New General Self-Efficacy Scale (NGSES) in a community sample of adults recruited through social media platforms. Methods: The NGSES was adapted into Italian following the back-translation procedure. A total of 811 participants (mean = 43.18; 68.8% females) completed the scale. A confirmatory factor analysis (CFA) was used to examine the factorial structure of the questionnaire. Adjusted item-total correlations and internal consistency were assessed using McDonald's omega. Additionally, multi-group CFA was used to test factorial invariance across gender. Results: The trimmed model exhibited a strong fit to the data: RMSEA = 0.068, CFI = 0.994, SRMR = 0.043. An omega coefficient of 0.872 confirmed the scale's strong reliability. Convergent validity was established by a moderate and significant correlation with the NGSES. Configural, metric, scalar, and latent means invariance across genders were all confirmed. Conclusions: The NGSES was found to be a valid and reliable tool, suitable for both clinical and research applications in the Italian context. It can also inform the development of educational and therapeutic interventions aimed at enhancing GSE in the general population.
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- Alessandro Alberto Rossi
- Department of Philosophy, Sociology, Education, and Applied Psychology, Section of Applied Psychology, University of Padova, 35131 Padova, Italy; (A.A.R.); (S.M.); (F.T.)
- Center for Intervention and Research on Family Studies (CIRF), Department of Philosophy, Sociology, Education, and Applied Psychology, Section of Applied Psychology, University of Padova, 35131 Padova, Italy
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- Department of Philosophy, Sociology, Education, and Applied Psychology, Section of Applied Psychology, University of Padova, 35131 Padova, Italy; (A.A.R.); (S.M.); (F.T.)
- Center for Intervention and Research on Family Studies (CIRF), Department of Philosophy, Sociology, Education, and Applied Psychology, Section of Applied Psychology, University of Padova, 35131 Padova, Italy
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- Department of Philosophy, Sociology, Education, and Applied Psychology, Section of Applied Psychology, University of Padova, 35131 Padova, Italy; (A.A.R.); (S.M.); (F.T.)
- Center for Intervention and Research on Family Studies (CIRF), Department of Philosophy, Sociology, Education, and Applied Psychology, Section of Applied Psychology, University of Padova, 35131 Padova, Italy
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- Department of Psychology, Catholic University of Milan, 20123 Milan, Italy;
- Clinical Psychology Research Laboratory, IRCCS Istituto Auxologico Italiano, 20145 Milan, Italy
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- Department of Psychology, Catholic University of Milan, 20123 Milan, Italy;
- Clinical Psychology Research Laboratory, IRCCS Istituto Auxologico Italiano, 20145 Milan, Italy
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Wang Z, Wang F, Ma B, Xue H, Liu B, Wang D. The effect of physical activity and life events on mental health of college students: the mediating role of psychological vulnerability. BMC Psychol 2025; 13:233. [PMID: 40075450 PMCID: PMC11899307 DOI: 10.1186/s40359-025-02539-w] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/16/2024] [Accepted: 02/24/2025] [Indexed: 03/14/2025] Open
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BACKGROUND Life events are important risk factors for negative psychology such as depression and anxiety. However, individuals who experienced the same life events might not necessarily develop mental health problems. Some inherent psychological qualities among individuals may determine their mental health status under life events. Physical activity is beneficial to physical and mental health. What is the combined effect of physical activity and life events on individual depression and anxiety, and whether it can alleviate the psychological risk induced by life events, at present, there is no relevant research report. OBJECTIVE To systematically analyze the combined effect of physical activity and life events on mental health of college students and the related mediating mechanism. METHODS Guided by a series of hypotheses, the study conducted a cross-sectional survey on the physical activity level, life event experience, psychological vulnerability, depression and anxiety of 3552 Chinese college students. On the basis of hierarchical comparison, correlation analysis, logistics regression analysis and structural equation model method were further used to explore the effect of physical activity and life events on mental health and the relationship between variables, and to test the research hypotheses in sequence. RESULTS Physical activity was negatively but life events were positively correlated with anxiety and depression; Psychological vulnerability played a partial mediating role between physical activity and life events and mental health, accounting for 22.17% and 23.42% of the total effect, respectively; Physical activity and life events had an interaction effect on mental health, and psychological vulnerability played a completely mediating role, accounting for 91.86% of the total effect; Physical activity could significantly reverse the negative effect of life events on mental health. CONCLUSIONS Life events are important risk factors for poor mental health such as depression and anxiety. However, physical activity can effectively reverse the adverse effects of life events on mental health, and it is related to the mediating role of psychological vulnerability.
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- Zhifeng Wang
- Department of Physical Education, Xi'an Polytechnic University, Shanxi, 710048, China
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- Department of Physical Education, Xi'an Polytechnic University, Shanxi, 710048, China
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- Department of Physical Education, Xi'an Polytechnic University, Shanxi, 710048, China
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- Department of Physical Education, Xi'an Polytechnic University, Shanxi, 710048, China
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- School of Mathematical Sciences, Xinjiang Normal University, Urumqi, 830017, China
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- College of Sports Medicine and Rehabilitation, Shandong First Medical University & Shandong Academy of Medical Sciences, Tai'an, 271000, Shandong, China.
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Öztürk Çelik D. Emotional Intelligence and Psychological Well-Being of Turkish Physical Education and Sports Athlete-Students: The Mediating Roles of Self-Efficacy and Burnout. Behav Sci (Basel) 2025; 15:314. [PMID: 40150209 PMCID: PMC11939540 DOI: 10.3390/bs15030314] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/07/2025] [Revised: 03/01/2025] [Accepted: 03/02/2025] [Indexed: 03/29/2025] Open
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The psychological well-being of athlete-students during higher education is important in their healthy growth and adaptation to college and social life, and emotional intelligence is one of the key factors linked with psychological well-being. The present study aimed to investigate the relationship between emotional intelligence and psychological well-being among Turkish athlete-students in higher education studying physical education and sports. A total of 226 athlete-students studying physical education and sports participated in this study. The results of our mediation analysis revealed that emotional intelligence was positively related to psychological well-being. Additionally, the results indicated that self-efficacy and burnout act as partial mediators between emotional intelligence and psychological well-being. As a result, academic administrators and instructors should promote strategies that help athlete-students to gain better emotional intelligence skills, which may also help these students to cope with burnout and increase their self-efficacy, thus increasing their psychological well-being.
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- Demet Öztürk Çelik
- Department of Physical Education and Sports Teaching, Osmaniye Korkut Ata University, 80000 Osmaniye, Türkiye
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Lai C, Cai P, Liao J, Li X, Wang Y, Wang M, Ye P, Chen X, Hambly BD, Yu X, Bao S, Zhang H. Exploring the relationship between physical activity and smartphone addiction among college students in Western China. Front Public Health 2025; 13:1530947. [PMID: 40061470 PMCID: PMC11885492 DOI: 10.3389/fpubh.2025.1530947] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/19/2024] [Accepted: 02/11/2025] [Indexed: 05/13/2025] Open
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Background Smartphone addiction (SA) refers to a behavioral disorder characterized by an irresistible compulsion to excessively engage with mobile devices. Currently, the evidence regarding the relationship between physical activity (PA), exercise intensity (EI), and SA is limited, particularly within Chinese populations. This study aims to explore the correlation between PA, EI, and SA, specifically investigating how PA and EI impact SA to better understand the nature of this relationship. Methods A cross-sectional study was conducted involving college students from over 20 universities in Western China. Data were collected on participants' engagement in PA, EI, and SA. Additionally, covariates such as age, gender, ethnicity, academic classification, university location, discipline, year of study, hometown region, sibling status, relationship status, and social interactions were recorded. Multivariate logistic regression models were used to assess the association between PA, EI, and SA. Stratified and interaction analyses were performed to examine whether the relationship remained consistent across different subgroups. Results Of the 3,506 college students surveyed, 1,905 (54.3%) experienced SA. The prevalence of SA was 11.3% lower in the group that engaged in PA compared to those who did not. In the fully adjusted model, PA was negatively associated with SA (OR = 0.70, 95% CI: 0.59-0.82, p < 0.001). EI was also inversely associated with SA. Moderate- and vigorous-intensity exercise had odds ratios of 0.81 (95% CI: 0.67-0.98, p = 0.034) and 0.83 (95% CI: 0.68-1.00, p = 0.046), respectively, compared with low-intensity exercise. Similar patterns were observed in subgroup analyses (all p values for interaction >0.05). Conclusion The findings indicate a significant negative association between PA, EI, and SA, highlighting the potential of promoting PA and higher EI as strategies to reduce SA among college students.
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- Chun Lai
- College of Physical Education, Chengdu University, Chengdu, China
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- School of Preclinical Medicine, Chengdu University, Chengdu, China
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- Clinical Medical College & Affiliated Hospital, Chengdu University, Chengdu, China
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- Clinical Medical College & Affiliated Hospital, Chengdu University, Chengdu, China
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- School of Music and Dance, College of Chinese & ASEAN Art, Chengdu University, Chengdu, China
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- School of Preclinical Medicine, Chengdu University, Chengdu, China
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- School of Preclinical Medicine, Chengdu University, Chengdu, China
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- Clinical Medical College & Affiliated Hospital, Chengdu University, Chengdu, China
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- Centre for Healthy Futures, Torrens University Australia, Sydney, NSW, Australia
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- School of Preclinical Medicine, Chengdu University, Chengdu, China
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- The Cardiovascular Centre, Foreign Affair Office, The First People's Hospital of Baiyin, Gansu, China
- Third Affiliated Hospital of Gansu University of Chinese Medicine, Gansu, China
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- The Cardiovascular Centre, Foreign Affair Office, The First People's Hospital of Baiyin, Gansu, China
- Third Affiliated Hospital of Gansu University of Chinese Medicine, Gansu, China
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Bácsné Bába É, Lengyel A, Pfau C, Müller A, Bartha ÉJ, Balogh R, Szabados G, Bács Z, Ráthonyi G. Physical activity: the key to life satisfaction - correlations between physical activity, sedentary lifestyle, and life satisfaction among young adults before and after the COVID-19 pandemic. Front Public Health 2025; 13:1486785. [PMID: 40034177 PMCID: PMC11873082 DOI: 10.3389/fpubh.2025.1486785] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/26/2024] [Accepted: 01/21/2025] [Indexed: 03/05/2025] Open
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COVID-19 has fundamentally altered the world, significantly affecting people's health and quality of life. These changes may have impacted young adults' physical activity (PA) and sedentary behavior (SB). This study aims to explore lifestyle changes among young adults, particularly focusing on the relationship between physical activity, sedentary behavior, and life satisfaction before and after the COVID-19 pandemic. To achieve this, we analyzed two surveys carried out in 2018 and 2024. A total of 799 participants were recruited for this age group, with 279 in 2018 and 520 in 2024. We employed T-tests, Pearson's Chi-square tests, Mann-Whitney tests, and ordinal linear regression to uncover associations between physical activity and sitting time across the two periods, alongside various socio-demographic factors and predictors of life satisfaction. Our results reveal notable trends and changes in physical activity levels and sitting times among young adults in Hungary between 2018 and 2024. The most striking changes occurred in IPAQ (International Physical Activity Questionnaire) categorical scores, indicating a shift in activity levels across several demographic groups. The level of physical activity increased for both male and female respondents, residents of county seats and cities, as well as those living in relationships. In 2018, young Hungarian adults who maintained a balance of physical activity-including cycling, some home-based physical work, and limited sitting time-tended to report higher life satisfaction. In 2024, an interesting pattern emerged regarding leisure activities: individuals who engaged in very hard exercise during their free time reported varying levels of life satisfaction. Those who never engaged in very hard exercise or did so only once a week reported lower satisfaction compared to those who exercised daily. This finding aligns with existing research on the mental health benefits of regular intense physical activity. Furthermore, individuals whose physical activity was primarily work-related reported significantly lower life satisfaction compared to those whose physical activity was primarily leisure-related. This suggests that the context of physical activity is crucial in determining its impact on life satisfaction.
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- Éva Bácsné Bába
- Faculty of Economics and Business, Institute of Sport Economics and Management, University of Debrecen, Debrecen, Hungary
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- Faculty of Economics and Business, Coordination Center for Research in Social Sciences, University of Debrecen, Debrecen, Hungary
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- Faculty of Economics and Business, Institute of Sport Economics and Management, University of Debrecen, Debrecen, Hungary
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- Faculty of Economics and Business, Institute of Sport Economics and Management, University of Debrecen, Debrecen, Hungary
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- Faculty of Economics and Business, Institute of Sport Economics and Management, University of Debrecen, Debrecen, Hungary
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- Faculty of Economics and Business, Institute of Sport Economics and Management, University of Debrecen, Debrecen, Hungary
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- Faculty of Economics and Business, Institute of Sport Economics and Management, University of Debrecen, Debrecen, Hungary
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- Faculty of Economics and Business, Institute of Accounting and Finance, University of Debrecen, Debrecen, Hungary
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- Faculty of Economics and Business, Institute of Sport Economics and Management, University of Debrecen, Debrecen, Hungary
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Lin Y, He M, Zhou W, Zhang M, Wang Q, Chen Y, Wang L, Guo H. The relationship between physical exercise and psychological capital in college students: the mediating role of perceived social support and self-control. BMC Public Health 2025; 25:581. [PMID: 39939931 PMCID: PMC11823263 DOI: 10.1186/s12889-025-21856-8] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/04/2024] [Accepted: 02/07/2025] [Indexed: 02/14/2025] Open
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BACKGROUND The mental health of college students significantly impacts their life, academic performance, and even employment prospects. Research indicates that physical exercise can promote mental health, but the pathways of its influence require further exploration. This study investigates the relationship between physical exercise and psychological capital in college students, focusing on the mediating roles of perceived social support and self-control. OBJECTIVES This study seeks to investigate the relationship between physical exercise and psychological capital among university students, with a further in-depth analysis of the mediating roles played by perceived social support and self-control within this dynamic. METHODS Using cluster sampling, we surveyed 898 college students from five universities in Xinxiang, Henan Province, employing the Physical Activity Rating Scale (PARS-3), the Perceived Social Support Scale (PSSS), the Revised Self-Control Scale (SCS), and the Psychological Capital Questionnaire (PCQ). Data were analyzed using SPSS 26.0 and Amos 23.0, and common method bias was tested using Harman's single-factor test. The significance of the mediation effects was tested using the bootstrap sampling method. RESULTS (1) Physical exercise is significantly correlated with psychological capital (r = 0.786, p < 0.01); (2) Perceived social support and self-control mediate the relationship between physical exercise and psychological capital; (3) The mediation effect consists of two indirect effects: physical exercise → perceived social support → psychological capital (β = 0.404, 95% CI: 0.336-0.473) and physical exercise → self-control → psychological capital (β = 0.158, 95% CI: 0.067-0.242). CONCLUSION Physical exercise can directly enhance the psychological capital of college students and can indirectly influence psychological capital through perceived social support or self-control. The mediating effect of perceived social support is stronger than that of self-control.
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- Yan Lin
- Department of Nursing, Xinxiang Medical University, Hongqi District, 601 Jinsui Avenue, Xinxiang, Henan Province, 453003, China.
- Henan International Joint Laboratory of Recombinant Therapeutic Protein Expression System, Henan, China.
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- Department of Nursing, Xinxiang Medical University, Hongqi District, 601 Jinsui Avenue, Xinxiang, Henan Province, 453003, China
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- Department of Nursing, Xinxiang Medical University, Hongqi District, 601 Jinsui Avenue, Xinxiang, Henan Province, 453003, China
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- Department of Nursing, Xinxiang Medical University, Hongqi District, 601 Jinsui Avenue, Xinxiang, Henan Province, 453003, China
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- Department of Nursing, Xinxiang Medical University, Hongqi District, 601 Jinsui Avenue, Xinxiang, Henan Province, 453003, China
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- Department of Nursing, Xinxiang Medical University, Hongqi District, 601 Jinsui Avenue, Xinxiang, Henan Province, 453003, China
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- Department of Nursing, Xinxiang Medical University, Hongqi District, 601 Jinsui Avenue, Xinxiang, Henan Province, 453003, China
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- The Affiliated Central Hospital of Xinxiang Medical University, Xinxiang, Henan, China
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Sun J, Liang H, Wang L, Chen Z, Bi C, Zhang F. Secular trends of physical fitness for college students in Anhui Province over the past decade. BMC Public Health 2025; 25:357. [PMID: 39875921 PMCID: PMC11776125 DOI: 10.1186/s12889-025-21613-x] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/13/2024] [Accepted: 01/23/2025] [Indexed: 01/30/2025] Open
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BACKGROUND Since the beginning of the 21st century, China's economy has experienced rapid growth, resulting in a steady improvement in its citizens' living standards. However, alongside the emergence of modern civilization-related health issues, the overall physical fitness of the population has been declining. In the final year of 2019, a global COVID-19 pandemic emerged and persisted for three years, causing a significant diminution in human physical well-being. This article aims to delve into the changes in the physical fitness of college students over the past decade and anticipates future trends. METHODS A total of 58,472 university students aged 16-23 from 16 prefecture-level cities in Anhui province were recruited for this study. Total ten physical fitness indicators were tested: body height, body weight, vital capacity, standing long jump, sit-and-reach, 50-m dash, 1000 m run and pull-up (for boys), and 800 m run and sit-ups (for girls).The data were analyzed using one-way ANOVA, LSD tests, and Pearson's correlations. RESULTS The overall physical fitness scores of college students ranged from 68.71 (2023) to 71.13 (2019) during the last decade, with girls consistently demonstrating superior performance in physical tests. There was a statistically significant difference in physical fitness scores between the periods of 2015-2022 and 2023 (p < 0.05). When dividing the total physical fitness scores into four levels, a noteworthy downward trend was observed in the pass grade, while the other three grades exhibited an increasing trend year by year. Compared to the year of 2019, there has been a substantial decline in the physical fitness levels of college students, along with a notable uptick of "failed" candidates, in the year of 2020.In terms of individual physical fitness, boys outperformed girls in all physical testing items except for sit-and-reach, and significant differences were observed in most years for both boys and girls. Additionally, a consistent downward trend was observed in the proportion of underweight and normal weight students, while the proportion of overweight (increased by 2.1 times) and obese (increased by 4.4 times) students showed a marked upward trend from 2014 to 2023. CONCLUSIONS It is imperative to allocate special focus to the profound ramifications of the three-year COVIE-19 pandemic on the physical well-being of college students. In 2024, it is anticipated that the proportion of overweight and obese college students will increase, along with a continued increase in body height and vital capacity. However, there will be a notable increase in the time taken to complete the 50-meter dash and the 1000-meter/800-meter run. Conversely, a decline is forecasted for the performance in standing long jump, sit-and-reach, and pull-ups/sit-ups exercises, with an accelerating rate of deterioration. It is crucial to promptly identify the underlying reasons for the deteriorating physical fitness among college students, particularly in relation to obesity, and to implement effective measures promptly to address this issue.
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- Jianzhong Sun
- School of Physical Education, Chizhou University, Chizhou, 247000, China
- Sports for Health Promotion Center, Chizhou University, Chizhou, 247000, China
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- School of Chemistry and Bioengineering, Yichun University, Yichun, 336000, China
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- Basci Teaching Department, Chizhou Vocational and Technical College, Chizhou, 247000, China
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- School of Physical Education, Chizhou University, Chizhou, 247000, China
- Sports for Health Promotion Center, Chizhou University, Chizhou, 247000, China
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- School of Physical Education, Chizhou University, Chizhou, 247000, China
- Sports for Health Promotion Center, Chizhou University, Chizhou, 247000, China
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- School of Physical Education, Chizhou University, Chizhou, 247000, China.
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Zhu W, Liu J, Lou H, Mu F, Li B. The impact of electronic health literacy on emotional management ability among college students: the mediating roles of peer relationships and exercise self-efficacy. BMC Psychol 2024; 12:747. [PMID: 39696508 DOI: 10.1186/s40359-024-02276-6] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/09/2024] [Accepted: 12/09/2024] [Indexed: 12/20/2024] Open
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OBJECTIVE This study aims to explore electronic health literacy's impact on college students' emotional management ability and analyze the chained mediating effects of peer relationships and exercise self-efficacy. METHODS The study used stratified, cluster, and staged sampling methods to collect demographic information. Electronic health literacy, peer relationships, exercise self-efficacy, and emotional management ability data were collected among college students using the Questionnaire Star software. A total of 30,105 valid questionnaires were obtained, with a valid response rate of 98.7%. Using Process Model 6, investigated how electronic health literacy sequentially influences emotional management ability through mediators such as peer relationships and exercise self-efficacy. RESULTS There was a significant positive correlation between electronic health literacy and emotional management ability (r = 0.496, P < 0.01), between electronic health literacy and peer relationships (r = 0.226, P < 0.01), and between electronic health literacy and exercise self-efficacy (r = 0.180, P < 0.01). Peer relationships were significantly positively correlated with exercise self-efficacy (r = 0.142, P < 0.01) and emotional management ability (r = 0.396, P < 0.01). Exercise self-efficacy was significantly positively correlated with emotional management ability (r = 0.339, P < 0.01). Electronic health literacy significantly and positively predicted emotional management ability (β = 0.254, P < 0.001). There was a mediating effect of peer relationships between electronic health literacy and emotional management ability, accounting for 58.2% of the impact, 95%CI: [0.036,0.042]. Exercise self-efficacy also mediated the relationship between electronic health literacy and emotional management ability, accounting for 61.5% of the effect, 95%CI: [0.022,0.027]. Moreover, a chained mediating effect of peer relationships and exercise self-efficacy was observed between electronic health literacy and emotional management ability, accounting for 17.1% of the effect, 95%CI: [0.004,0.005]. CONCLUSION Electronic health literacy among college students can positively predict emotional management ability. Both peer relationships and exercise self-efficacy play a chained mediating role between electronic health literacy and emotional management ability.
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- Weidong Zhu
- College of Sports Science, Nantong University, Nantong, 226019, China
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- College of Sports Science, Nantong University, Nantong, 226019, China
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- College of Sports Science, Nantong University, Nantong, 226019, China
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- College of Sports Science, Nantong University, Nantong, 226019, China
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- College of Sports Science, Nantong University, Nantong, 226019, China.
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Li Q, Li L, Li C, Wang H. The association between moderate-to-vigorous physical activity and health-related quality of life in Chinese adolescents: the mediating roles of emotional intelligence and perceived stress. Front Psychol 2024; 15:1477018. [PMID: 39687563 PMCID: PMC11646723 DOI: 10.3389/fpsyg.2024.1477018] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/06/2024] [Accepted: 11/12/2024] [Indexed: 12/18/2024] Open
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Introduction Chinese adolescents are facing tremendous academic pressure and challenges brought about by changes in the social environment, which pose a serious threat to their health-related quality of life (HRQOL). This cross-sectional survey uses convenience and snowball sampling to explore the relationship between adolescents' HRQOL and their participation in moderate-to-vigorous physical activity (MVPA). Methods This study subjects include 440 adolescents aged 12 to 18, from four youth training centers and three schools in the central regions of Hunan, Hubei, and Henan provinces, chosen as representative samples for this study. We used AMOS v.26 to construct a structural equation model for data analysis and hypothesis testing. Results The results indicated that active participation in MVPA helps reduce adolescents' perceived stress and enhances their emotional intelligence and HRQOL levels. Specifically, MVPA weakens adolescents' perceived stress through the mediating role of emotional intelligence (coefficient = -0.148, p < 0.001), and perceived stress also mediates the relationship between emotional intelligence and HRQOL (coefficient = 0.165, p < 0.001). Furthermore, the positive impact of MVPA on HRQOL is mediated by emotional intelligence and perceived stress (coefficient = 0.363, p < 0.001). The explanatory power of this study is R 2 = 0.50. Conclusion The study results indicate that MVPA has a positive impact on the HRQOL levels of Chinese adolescents. Physical activity, especially moderate-to-vigorous intensity exercise, should be considered a strategic approach to maintaining HRQOL among adolescents. Society, schools, and families should create an environment conducive to physical exercise to support adolescents in engaging in physical activities and developing a healthy lifestyle.
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- Qianyuan Li
- School of Physical Education, Hunan University of Science and Technology, Xiangtan, China
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- School of Physical Education, Hunan University of Science and Technology, Xiangtan, China
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- Moray House School of Education and Sport, The University of Edinburgh, Edinburgh, United Kingdom
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- School of Physical Education, Hunan University of Science and Technology, Xiangtan, China
- Moray House School of Education and Sport, The University of Edinburgh, Edinburgh, United Kingdom
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White RL, Vella S, Biddle S, Sutcliffe J, Guagliano JM, Uddin R, Burgin A, Apostolopoulos M, Nguyen T, Young C, Taylor N, Lilley S, Teychenne M. Physical activity and mental health: a systematic review and best-evidence synthesis of mediation and moderation studies. Int J Behav Nutr Phys Act 2024; 21:134. [PMID: 39609855 PMCID: PMC11603721 DOI: 10.1186/s12966-024-01676-6] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/30/2024] [Accepted: 10/20/2024] [Indexed: 11/30/2024] Open
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BACKGROUND While evidence consistently demonstrates that physical activity is beneficial to mental health, it remains relatively unknown how physical activity benefits mental health, and which factors influence the effect of physical activity on mental health. This understanding could vastly increase our capacity to design, recommend, and prescribe physical activity in more optimal ways. The purpose of this study was to systematically review and synthesise evidence of all mediators and moderators of the relationship between physical activity and mental health. METHODS Systematic searches of four databases (i.e., Scopus, PsycINFO, PubMed, and SPORTDiscus) identified 11,633 initial studies. Empirical studies that quantitatively assessed physical activity, or conducted a physical activity intervention, measured a mental health outcome, and tested one or more mediator or moderator of the relationship between physical activity and mental health were included. A total of 247 met the inclusion criteria; 173 studies examined mediation and 82 examined moderation. RESULTS Results of the best-evidence synthesis revealed strong evidence for 12 mediators including affect, mental health and wellbeing, self-esteem, self-efficacy, physical self-worth, body image satisfaction, resilience, social support, social connection, physical health, pain, and fatigue. Moderate evidence was identified for a further 15 mediators and eight moderators. CONCLUSIONS Findings should inform the design of future physical activity interventions to ensure optimal effects on mental health related outcomes. Additionally, if health professionals were to take these mediators and moderators into consideration when prescribing or recommending physical activity, physical activity would likely have a greater impact on population mental health.
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- Rhiannon L White
- School of Health Sciences, Western Sydney University, Locked Bag 1797, Penrith, NSW, 2751, Australia.
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- Global Alliance of Mental Health and Sport, University of Wollongong, Wollongong, Australia
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- Centre for Health Research, University of Southern Queensland, Springfield Central, QLD, 4300, Australia
- Faculty of Sport & Health Sciences, University of Jyväskylä, Jyväskylä, FI-40014, Finland
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- Global Alliance of Mental Health and Sport, University of Wollongong, Wollongong, Australia
- Department of Military Psychology and Leadership, Royal Military College of Canada, Kingston, Canada
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- School of Health Sciences, Western Sydney University, Locked Bag 1797, Penrith, NSW, 2751, Australia
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- Institute for Physical Activity and Nutrition (IPAN) School of Exercise and Nutrition Sciences, Deakin University, Geelong, Australia
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- School of Exercise and Nutrition Sciences, Deakin University, Burwood, VIC, Australia
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- Institute for Physical Activity and Nutrition (IPAN) School of Exercise and Nutrition Sciences, Deakin University, Geelong, Australia
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- School of Health Sciences, Western Sydney University, Locked Bag 1797, Penrith, NSW, 2751, Australia
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- School of Health Sciences, Western Sydney University, Locked Bag 1797, Penrith, NSW, 2751, Australia
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- School of Health Sciences, Western Sydney University, Locked Bag 1797, Penrith, NSW, 2751, Australia
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- School of Health Sciences, Western Sydney University, Locked Bag 1797, Penrith, NSW, 2751, Australia
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- Institute for Physical Activity and Nutrition (IPAN) School of Exercise and Nutrition Sciences, Deakin University, Geelong, Australia
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Zhao D, Wang Y, Zhang A, He J, Gao Y, Chen X, Jiang L, Zhang Y. The effect of cultural capital on the physical fitness level of a Chinese older adult population: chain mediation of household income and stockpiling of physical fitness goods. Front Public Health 2024; 12:1473775. [PMID: 39624417 PMCID: PMC11609571 DOI: 10.3389/fpubh.2024.1473775] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/31/2024] [Accepted: 10/28/2024] [Indexed: 12/29/2024] Open
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Background Health behaviors of older people are influenced by many factors, and physical activity are important lifestyle behaviors that promote healthy aging. Purpose This study is to analyze the intrinsic mechanism of the influence of cultural capital on the physical fitness level of older people, and to provide a theoretical basis for the improvement of the differences in physical fitness level caused by the differences in physical fitness concepts of the classes brought about by cultural capital, and the unequal distribution of resources. Methods The subjects of this study were derived from people over 60 years old in the 2020 China National Fitness Activity Status Survey, and a total of 20,896 samples were obtained using the principle of multi-stage stratified random sampling. The dependent variable was assessed by the Physical Activity Rating Scale (PARS-3) to calculate the physical activity level score of the older adult population. Pearson correlation analysis and stratified regression methods were used to analyze and explore the factors influencing the physical fitness level of sport older adult people, followed by quantile regression to explore the distribution of the influence of institutional cultural capital in different physical fitness levels. The use of quantile regression not only provided a robust test of the results of stratified linear regression, but also analyzed the differential effects of institutional cultural capital among individuals with different fitness levels. Finally, Bootstrap methods were used to test the mediating effects of household income and physical cultural capital. Results Institutional cultural capital (p < 0.01), household income (p < 0.01), physical cultural capital (p < 0.01), and health status (p < 0.01) are all conducive to improving fitness levels among older people. Family income (95%CI = [0.467, 0.235]) and material cultural capital (95%CI = [0.199, 0.291]) play a chain mediating role. Conclusion Cultural capital has a positive impact on the health of older people, mediated by household income and stocks of sporting goods. An increase in the level of cultural capital of older persons is beneficial to the improvement of health perception. Therefore, it is possible to promote the improvement of physical fitness among older people through the enhancement of their cultural capital and to realize healthy aging.
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Luo L. The key to life satisfaction in emerging adults: unlocking the secrets of self-efficacy and physical activity. Front Public Health 2024; 12:1431255. [PMID: 39606087 PMCID: PMC11598934 DOI: 10.3389/fpubh.2024.1431255] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/11/2024] [Accepted: 10/28/2024] [Indexed: 11/29/2024] Open
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Purpose This study aimed to explore the relationships among characteristics of emerging adulthood, self-efficacy, and physical activity behaviors, and how these factors collectively influence the life satisfaction of college students. By delving into the interconnections between these elements, insights for relevant interventions and policy formulation can be provided. Methods In this cross-sectional study conducted from November to December 2022, a total of 3,387 Chinese college students were surveyed via the Maike electronic questionnaire platform. The Inventory of the Dimensions of Emerging Adulthood (IDEA), General Self-Efficacy Scale (GSE-8), Physical Activity Rating Scale (PARS-3), and a single-item life satisfaction question were utilized for assessments. Data analysis was performed using the Bollen-Stine bootstrap method, with the aid of Amos software (version 26.0) and IBM SPSS (version 26.0). Results Instability, possibility, and self-exploration were significantly associated with self-efficacy, which in turn influenced life satisfaction. Factors such as possibility and instability were related to physical activity behaviors, further predicting life satisfaction. Characteristics of emerging adulthood indirectly affected life satisfaction through self-efficacy and physical activity behaviors. Conclusion Characteristics of emerging adulthood enhance life satisfaction by bolstering self-efficacy and promoting physical activity behaviors.
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- Lin Luo
- School of Physical Education, Guizhou Normal University, Guiyang, China
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Zhang M, Pan J, Shi W, Qin Y, Guo B. The more self-control, the more anxious?- A network analysis study of the relationship between self-control and psychological anxiety among Chinese university students. BMC Psychol 2024; 12:648. [PMID: 39533426 PMCID: PMC11559139 DOI: 10.1186/s40359-024-02099-5] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/08/2024] [Accepted: 10/18/2024] [Indexed: 11/16/2024] Open
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INTRODUCTION With the growing prevalence of anxiety symptoms among university students, self-control is an important potential influence. This study aims to understand the network structure of self-control and anxiety, and to identify the core symptoms within this network. It will provide a theoretical basis for the prevention and intervention of anxiety symptoms in university students. METHOD We used network analysis to study anxiety and self-control in 3,792 university students from six schools in Heilongjiang Province, China. We checked for linear connections in the networks using a restricted cubic spline. We conducted the analyses and made graphs using R software. RESULTS (i) The total sample network showed that higher levels of self-control in university students were associated with lower anxiety levels and were validated by the restrictive cubic spline. (ii) There was the strongest negative correlation (edge weight = -0.42) between Without thinking (SC7) and Panic (A5), and the edge weight coefficients of this self-control component and anxiety symptoms were greater than those of other self-control components. (iii) Physical exertion (A6) and Scared (A7) were identified as the core symptoms of the overall network, with expected influence of 1.08 and 1.08 (Z-score). (iv) A significant difference was observed between the anxiety positive network structure and the total sample network structure, with the strongest positive correlation between Iron self-control (SC3) and Breathing difficulty (A2) (edge weight = 0.22), with the strongest negative correlation between Certain things (SC2) and Situations (A4) (edge weight = -0.35). (v) The self-control component Iron self-control (SC3) had only one positive edge in the rural network, and only two positive edges in not one child network. CONCLUSION The present study offered a new perspective on the relationship between self-control and anxiety using network analysis for the first time. The control component Without thinking (SC7) was an important concept influencing the negative correlation of anxiety, and Physical exertion (A6) and Scared (A7) were core symptoms in the total network. Heterogeneity analyses showed a tendency for the more self-controlled to be more anxious in the anxiety positive sample. These results may be a potential target for preventing and intervening anxiety in university students.
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- Meilin Zhang
- College of Humanities and Management, Guilin Medical University, Guilin, 541199, China
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- College of Humanities and Management, Guilin Medical University, Guilin, 541199, China
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- College of Humanities and Management, Guilin Medical University, Guilin, 541199, China
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- College of Humanities and Management, Guilin Medical University, Guilin, 541199, China.
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- Department of General Practice, The Affiliated Luohu Hospital of Shenzhen University Medical School, Shenzhen, Guangdong Province, 518000, China.
- Psychological Science and Health Management Center, Harbin Medical University, Harbin, 050017, China.
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Zukerman G, Icht M, Zigdon A, Korn L. Self-inefficacy's impact on well-being indices in students self-identifying with cluttering characteristics. JOURNAL OF COMMUNICATION DISORDERS 2024; 112:106469. [PMID: 39303662 DOI: 10.1016/j.jcomdis.2024.106469] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/29/2024] [Revised: 07/23/2024] [Accepted: 09/10/2024] [Indexed: 09/22/2024]
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INTRODUCTION Cluttering, a fluency disorder characterized by fast and irregular speech patterns, receives relatively limited research attention. Consequently, the association between cluttering and measures of well-being remains unexplored. In contrast, stuttering, another fluency disorder, has been associated with anxiety and depression. The present study examines whether an individual's experience of cluttering characteristics is related to alterations in both positive and negative measures of well-being. To achieve this, we assessed the relationship between Self-Identified Cluttering Characteristics (SICC) and measures of well-being in a sizeable sample of 1201 university students. Our main objective was to explore the potential impact of self-inefficacy on the association between SICC and well-being. METHODS Consistent with prior research, participants identified themselves as having cluttering characteristics (SICC) or no-cluttering characteristics (SINCC) based on a verbal and written explanation of the disorder. They also completed questionnaires on psychological well-being indices and self-inefficacy. RESULTS In total, 276 respondents identified themselves as having cluttering characteristics. In regression models, both SICC and self-inefficacy were predictive of greater negative well-being, increased depressive symptoms, and heightened psychosomatic symptoms. Interestingly, ADHD diagnosis was associated with less negative well-being. Positive well-being indicators (positive future orientation and subjective happiness) were solely predicted by self-inefficacy. Supporting these findings, supplementary regressions including only 56 SICC participants who reported being treated for cluttering yielded similar results. Utilizing Hayes's PROCESS computational procedures to test moderation revealed that self-inefficacy significantly moderated the association between SICC and negative well-being (depressive symptoms) as well as the association between SICC and positive well-being (positive future orientation). CONCLUSIONS The findings underscore alterations in well-being among individuals who identify themselves as experiencing cluttering characteristics. Primarily, heightened negative well-being was noted in those with SICC, yet individual self-inefficacy reports mitigated this effect. Overall, SICC exacerbates negative well-being rather than diminishing positive well-being. These findings point to the importance of integrating mental health assessment and intervention into clinical practice for individuals with cluttering symptoms and the potential benefits of interventions targeting self-inefficacy to improve overall well-being in this population.
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- Gil Zukerman
- Department of Communication Disorders, Ariel University, Ariel, Israel
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- Department of Communication Disorders, Ariel University, Ariel, Israel
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- Department of Health Systems Management, School of Health Sciences, Ariel University, Ariel, Israel
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- Department of Health Systems Management, School of Health Sciences, Ariel University, Ariel, Israel
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Deng J, Liu Y, Wang T, Li W. The association between physical activity and anxiety in college students: parallel mediation of life satisfaction and self-efficacy. Front Public Health 2024; 12:1453892. [PMID: 39421812 PMCID: PMC11484004 DOI: 10.3389/fpubh.2024.1453892] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/24/2024] [Accepted: 09/24/2024] [Indexed: 10/19/2024] Open
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Objective To explore the functions that physical activity (PA), life satisfaction, and self-efficacy have in the process of coping with anxiety among Chinese college students, and to explore the mediating role of life satisfaction and self-efficacy in this process. Methods Participants were 358 college students (186 males, 172 females, mean age 20.88, SD = ±1.80). Psychosocial tests including the Physical Activity Rating Scale (PARS-3), College Student Life Satisfaction Scale (CSLSS), General Self-Efficacy Scale (GSES), and Generalized Anxiety Disorder Scale (GAD-7) were completed. Correlations between variables were calculated using Pearson's test. The mediation model was tested using the SPSS 26.0 PROCESS macro and regression bootstrap. Results Physical activity showed a negative correlation with anxiety (β = -0.1617, p < 0.001., life satisfaction and self-efficacy played a role in the relationship between physical activity and anxiety. More importantly, physical activity was associated with anxiety through parallel mediating effects of life satisfaction and self-efficacy, with a total mediating effect of 55.34%. Conclusion By increasing college students' participation in physical activity, it helps to promote the growth of their life satisfaction and self-efficacy, which is the key to reducing anxiety and promoting college students' mental health.
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- School of Sports Training, Chengdu Sport University, Chengdu, China
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Li L, Li Y, Mei Z. A Low Degree of Physical Exercise Adherence in College Students: Analyzing the Impact of Interpersonal Skills on Exercise Adherence in College Students. J Racial Ethn Health Disparities 2024; 11:2873-2882. [PMID: 37682424 DOI: 10.1007/s40615-023-01747-7] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/05/2023] [Revised: 07/25/2023] [Accepted: 08/02/2023] [Indexed: 09/09/2023]
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Physical exercise adherence (PEA) is multifaceted and significantly influenced by elements such as physical prowess, personality traits, psychosocial traits, and demographics. At present, there are problems such as the low degree of PEA in college students. Studies have shown that exercise adherence (EA) can be improved by adjusting psychological factors. Social abilities are one of the important manifestations of mental health, so this study aims to explore the intrinsic influence mechanism of social abilities on college students' PEA. Shanghai Sports University consistently ranks first among Chinese institutions that specialize in sports in the list of the best Chinese institutions. Therefore, this study decided to survey Shanghai University students. Valid data were collected from 1278 students from 6 universities in Shanghai using a questionnaire survey method. The ordinary least square (OLS) regression analysis technique was utilized in the study. The study has shown that (1) boys have stronger social abilities than girls; (2) the exercise attitude and exercise persistence of junior students are better than those of freshmen and sophomores; (3) social abilities, emotion regulation strategies, exercise needs satisfaction, exercise attitude, and EA were significantly positively associated with each other. Emotion regulation strategies and exercise attitude had a negative predictive effect on PEA, and exercise needs satisfaction and social abilities had a significant predictive effect on exercise adherence. (4) Exercise needs satisfaction and exercise attitude were used as mediating variables to regulate the influence of college students' social abilities on EA.
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- Lingshu Li
- Department of Physical Education, Shanghai International Studies University, Shanghai, China.
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- Huzhou No. 5 Middle School Education Group, Huzhou, China
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- School of Education, Shanghai International Studies University, Shanghai, China
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Chen Y, Fang N, Zhu Y, Li Z, Zhu Q. Does exercise adherence during the COVID-19 pandemic contribute to improved subjective well-being? A cross-sectional study. Front Psychol 2024; 15:1448827. [PMID: 39144605 PMCID: PMC11322335 DOI: 10.3389/fpsyg.2024.1448827] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/14/2024] [Accepted: 07/22/2024] [Indexed: 08/16/2024] Open
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Introduction This study aims to investigate whether exercise adherence and positive mental character significantly affect subjective well-being among Chinese college students during the COVID-19 pandemic and whether positive mental character plays a mediating role. Methods The study employed questionnaires, including the Exercise Adherence Scale, the Positive Mental Character Scale, and the Subjective Well-Being Scale, which were administered to students across seven universities in Henan Province, China. A total of 1,001 participants were analyzed in the final sample. Data were analyzed using SPSS 21.0 for descriptive statistics, independent samples T-test, correlation, and regression analyses. Furthermore, structural equation model with AMOS was conducted to examine the potential mediating effect of positive mental characteristics on the relationship between exercise adherence and subjective well-being. Results The results indicated significant differences in exercise adherence, positive mental character, and subjective well-being between male and female participants, with males scoring higher in all three domains. Among Chinese university students during the COVID-19 pandemic, there was a significant correlation among exercise adherence, positive mental character, and subjective well-being. Exercise adherence was found to have a significant and positive impact on both positive mental character and subjective well-being. Additionally, it was found that positive mental character had a significant positive association with subjective well-being. The mediating role of positive mental character in the relationship between exercise adherence and subjective well-being was partially supported. Discussion Exercise adherence among Chinese college students had a significant positive association on both positive mental character and subjective well-being throughout the COVID-19 pandemic. The exercise adherence can directly or indirectly enhance subjective well-being through its association with positive mental character. Therefore, positive mental and subjective well-being can be enhanced by consistent physical activity even during a pandemic.
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- Yonghuan Chen
- School of Physical Education, Zhengzhou University, Zhengzhou, China
- Department of Marine Sports, Pukyong National University, Busan, Republic of Korea
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- School of Physical Education, Zhengzhou University, Zhengzhou, China
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- School of Physical Education, Zhengzhou University, Zhengzhou, China
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- School of Physical Education, Zhengzhou University, Zhengzhou, China
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- School of Physical Education, Zhengzhou University, Zhengzhou, China
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Jiang R. The mediating role of emotional intelligence between self-efficacy and resilience in Chinese secondary vocational students. Front Psychiatry 2024; 15:1382881. [PMID: 39045555 PMCID: PMC11263935 DOI: 10.3389/fpsyt.2024.1382881] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/06/2024] [Accepted: 05/29/2024] [Indexed: 07/25/2024] Open
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Purpose This study aimed to explore the relationship between self-efficacy and resilience in Chinese secondary vocational students and examine the mediating effect of emotional intelligence. Methods In September 2023, a cross-sectional survey was conducted in 282 Chinese students from three secondary vocational schools by using a voluntary and anonymous structured questionnaire, which included a general self-efficacy scale (GSES), emotional intelligence scale (EIS), and resilience scale (RS). The data were analyzed using SPSS 26.0 software and macro PROCESS. Results The scores of self-efficacy, emotional intelligence, and resilience of Chinese secondary vocational students were above the average level. Correlations among the self-efficacy, emotional intelligence, and resilience levels of students were significant. The analyses of mediating effect showed that emotional intelligence partially mediated the influence of self-efficacy on resilience of secondary vocational students. Conclusion Self-efficacy was positively associated with resilience. Self-efficacy not only has a direct effect on the resilience of secondary vocational students but it also indirectly affects the resilience through the mediating role of emotional intelligence. These findings valuable for designing the secondary vocational school programs aimed at improving students' psychological resilience.
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- Ruichen Jiang
- School of Teacher Education, Anqing Normal University, Anqing, China
- Institute of Educational Neuroscience, Anqing Normal University, Anqing, China
- Affective Computing and Intelligent Learning Cognitive Psychology Experimental Center, Anqing Normal University, Anqing, China
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Fernandes HM, Costa H, Esteves P, Machado-Rodrigues AM, Fonseca T. Direct and Indirect Effects of Youth Sports Participation on Emotional Intelligence, Self-Esteem, and Life Satisfaction. Sports (Basel) 2024; 12:155. [PMID: 38921849 PMCID: PMC11209309 DOI: 10.3390/sports12060155] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/26/2024] [Revised: 05/24/2024] [Accepted: 05/29/2024] [Indexed: 06/27/2024] Open
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The present study investigated the mediating effects of emotional intelligence and self-esteem between youth sports participation and life satisfaction, as well as the comparative effects of different types of sports involvement (team, individual, and non-participation) on these selected variables. A sample of 1053 Portuguese adolescents (612 girls and 441 boys), aged between 12 and 18 years (M = 14.40; SD = 1.55), completed the following self-report measures: the Wong and Law Emotional Intelligence Scale, the Rosenberg Self-Esteem Scale, and the Satisfaction with Life Scale. The structural equation modeling results indicated a complete mediating role of two emotional intelligence dimensions (use of emotion and self-emotional appraisal) and self-esteem in the relationship between sports participation and adolescents' life satisfaction. Team sport participants reported higher emotional intelligence and self-esteem scores than their non-sport participant counterparts who revealed lower levels of emotion use than their individual sport participant peers. These findings provide novel insights into the potential emotional and psychological mechanisms underlying the association between youth sports participation and life satisfaction.
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- Helder Miguel Fernandes
- Polytechnic Institute of Guarda, 6300-559 Guarda, Portugal; (H.C.); (P.E.); (T.F.)
- Sport Physical Activity and Health Research & INnovation CenTer (SPRINT), 6300-559 Guarda, Portugal
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- Polytechnic Institute of Guarda, 6300-559 Guarda, Portugal; (H.C.); (P.E.); (T.F.)
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- Polytechnic Institute of Guarda, 6300-559 Guarda, Portugal; (H.C.); (P.E.); (T.F.)
- Sport Physical Activity and Health Research & INnovation CenTer (SPRINT), 6300-559 Guarda, Portugal
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- Faculty of Sport Sciences and Physical Education, University of Coimbra, 3040-248 Coimbra, Portugal;
- Research Centre of Sport and Physical Activity (CIDAF-UC), University of Coimbra, 3040-248 Coimbra, Portugal
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- Polytechnic Institute of Guarda, 6300-559 Guarda, Portugal; (H.C.); (P.E.); (T.F.)
- Sport Physical Activity and Health Research & INnovation CenTer (SPRINT), 6300-559 Guarda, Portugal
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Wong WLL, Cheung SH. The role of hope in college transition: Its cross-lagged relationships with psychosocial resources and emotional well-being in first-year college students. J Adolesc 2024; 96:771-788. [PMID: 38287896 DOI: 10.1002/jad.12297] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/29/2023] [Revised: 01/13/2024] [Accepted: 01/17/2024] [Indexed: 01/31/2024]
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INTRODUCTION College transition is often regarded as the most stressful phase of life by college students. Hence, it is necessary to find ways to help them adjust more smoothly to this transition. Hope, as conceptualized by C. R. Snyder, has been widely studied as a predictor of optimal functioning and has been shown to be associated with better adjustment among college students. This study aimed to shed light on the role of hope in college transition by examining its unique reciprocal relationships with an array of important psychosocial resources and emotional well-being among first-year college students. METHODS Data were collected from a sample of Hong Kong college freshmen (N = 433, Medianage = 18 years old, 63.7% female) at two time points. At each time point, participants completed self-reported measures tapping into their levels of hope, psychosocial resources, and emotional well-being. Psychological resources included general and academic self-efficacy, meaning in life, and optimism. Social resources included secure attachment, perceived school environment, and social support. Emotional well-being was operationalized as positive and negative emotions. Cross-lagged panel models were constructed and tested by path analyses. RESULTS When autoregression and the effects of other variables were controlled, a greater sense of hope uniquely predicted higher levels of general and academic self-efficacy, greater presence of life meanings, more secure attachment, and more positive and fewer negative emotions. On the other hand, higher levels of meaning in life (both presence and search) and social support uniquely predicted greater hope. Academic hope and presence of life meanings reciprocally predicted one another, whereas other significant cross-lagged relationships were unidirectional. CONCLUSIONS The findings suggest interventions that promote hope can be useful in helping college freshmen adjust to the new college environment by enhancing their psychosocial resources and emotional well-being. Such interventions would be more effective if they included elements that boost meaning in life and social support, which are expected to further enhance the perceptions of hope.
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- Wai-Lap Lance Wong
- Department of Psychology, The University of Hong Kong, Pokfulam, Hong Kong
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- Department of Psychology, The University of Hong Kong, Pokfulam, Hong Kong
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Mu FZ, Liu J, Lou H, Zhu WD, Wang ZC, Li B. Influence of physical exercise on negative emotions in college students: chain mediating role of sleep quality and self-rated health. Front Public Health 2024; 12:1402801. [PMID: 38765486 PMCID: PMC11100322 DOI: 10.3389/fpubh.2024.1402801] [Citation(s) in RCA: 11] [Impact Index Per Article: 11.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/18/2024] [Accepted: 04/19/2024] [Indexed: 05/22/2024] Open
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Background Negative emotions in college students are a significant factor affecting mental health, with suicide behaviors caused by negative emotions showing an annual increasing trend. Existing studies suggest that physical exercise is essential to alleviate negative feelings, yet the intrinsic mechanisms by which it affects negative emotions have not been fully revealed. Objective Negative emotions in college students represent a significant issue affecting mental health. This study investigates the relationship between physical exercise and negative emotions among college students, incorporating sleep quality and self-rated health (SRH) as mediators to analyze the pathway mechanism of how physical exercise affects students' negative emotions. Methods A cross-sectional study design was utilized, employing online questionnaires for investigation. The scales included the Physical Activity Rating Scale-3 (PARS-3), the Depression Anxiety Stress Scales-21 (DASS-21), the Pittsburgh Sleep Quality Index (PSQI), and the 12-Item Short Form Health Survey (SF-12), resulting in the collection of 30,475 valid questionnaires, with a validity rate of 91%. Chain mediation tests and Bootstrap methods were applied for effect analysis. Results The proportions of university students engaged in low, medium, and high levels of physical exercise were 77.6, 13.1, and 9.3%, respectively. The proportions of students experiencing "very severe" levels of stress, anxiety, and depression were 4.5, 10.9, and 3.6%, respectively. Physical exercise was significantly positively correlated with self-rated health (r = 0.194, p < 0.01), significantly negatively correlated with sleep quality (r = -0.035, p < 0.01), and significantly negatively correlated with stress, anxiety, and depression (r = -0.03, p < 0.01; r = -0.058, p < 0.01; r = -0.055, p < 0.01). Sleep quality was significantly negatively correlated with self-rated health (r = -0.242, p < 0.01). Mediation effect testing indicated that sleep quality and self-rated health partially mediated the relationship between physical exercise and negative emotions, with total effect, total direct effect, and total indirect effect values of -1.702, -0.426, and - 1.277, respectively. Conclusion College students primarily engage in low-intensity physical activity. Sleep quality and self-rated health mediate the impact of physical exercise on students' negative emotions. A certain level of physical activity can directly affect students' emotional states and indirectly influence their negative emotions via sleep and self-rated health. Regular engagement in physical activities primarily positively impacts emotional states by enhancing mood stability and overall emotional resilience.
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- Fan-zheng Mu
- Institute of Sports Science, Nantong University, Nantong, China
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- Institute of Sports Science, Nantong University, Nantong, China
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- Institute of Sports Science, Nantong University, Nantong, China
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- Institute of Sports Science, Nantong University, Nantong, China
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- School of Basic Medicine, Nanjing Medical University, Nanjing, China
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- Institute of Sports Science, Nantong University, Nantong, China
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Zhu G, Cao W, Yin Y, Bai S. An analysis of the role of college students' core self-evaluation in the relationship between extracurricular physical exercise and academic stress. Front Psychol 2024; 15:1279989. [PMID: 38476387 PMCID: PMC10927984 DOI: 10.3389/fpsyg.2024.1279989] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/07/2023] [Accepted: 02/05/2024] [Indexed: 03/14/2024] Open
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Objective To explore the role of college students' core self-evaluation in the association between extracurricular physical exercise and academic stress, and to provide a reference and basis for effectively alleviating current college students' academic stress. Methods A stratified cluster random sampling method was used to conduct an online survey using the China College Student Mental Health Screening Scale, the Core Self-Esteem Scale, and a self-developed questionnaire for 1,249 college students from 8 junior colleges in Jiangsu Province, China, in January 2023, and analyses were conducted using bivariate correlation and mediation effect tests. Results More than half of the students were worried about lagging behind other students in their studies and worrying about exams, as well as more than half of the students had <2 h of extracurricular physical exercise per week in terms of academic stress. Significant correlations were found between extracurricular physical exercise time and core self-evaluation (r = 0.225, p < 0.01), academic stress (r = -0.317, p < 0.01), and between core self-evaluation and academic stress (r =-0.371, p < 0.01). Extracurricular physical exercise had a negative predictive effect on academic stress (effect = -0.306, 95%CI: -0.361~-0.251) and partially through the mediating path of core self-evaluation, (effect = -0.067, 95%CI: -0.091~-0.046), with a mediating effect of 21.9%. Among them, the mediating effect of core self-evaluation was highest in "worrying about lagging behind other students in their studies" and "worrying about exams", which accounted for 24.4% and 24.3% respectively. Conclusion Currently, college students have different degrees of academic stress; extracurricular physical exercise can reduce academic stress through direct effects, and also through the indirect effect of improving the level of core self-evaluation, and active extracurricular physical exercise has become an important way to promote students' physical and mental health.
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- Guanren Zhu
- School of Physical Education, Huaiyin Normal University, Huaian, China
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- School of Physical Education, Huaiyin Normal University, Huaian, China
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- Department of Physical Education, Nanjing University of Science and Technology, Nanjing, China
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- Department of Physical Education, Nanjing University of Science and Technology, Nanjing, China
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Xiang J, Gao J, Gao Y. The effect of subjective exercise experience on anxiety disorder in university freshmen: the chain-mediated role of self-efficacy and interpersonal relationship. Front Psychol 2024; 15:1292203. [PMID: 38449758 PMCID: PMC10914978 DOI: 10.3389/fpsyg.2024.1292203] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/11/2023] [Accepted: 01/22/2024] [Indexed: 03/08/2024] Open
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Background Anxiety disorder is a significant concern in the context of mental health among university students. This study aimed to examine the impact of subjective exercise experience on anxiety disorder in freshmen and verify the mediating role of self-efficacy and interpersonal relationships between them. Methods A total of 1,308 Chinese freshmen underwent an investigation using the Subjective Exercise Experience Scale (SEES), Generalized Anxiety Disorder Scale (GAD-7), General Self-Efficacy Scale (GSES), and Interpersonal Relationship Comprehensive Diagnostic Scale (IRIDS). Results The outcomes of this study are as follows: (1) Boys exhibited marginally greater performance in physical activity assessments compared to girls while displaying somewhat lower scores than girls in measures of anxiety disorders, self-efficacy, and interpersonal relationship tests. Of these, 63.39% were diagnosed with mild anxiety, 51.73% were diagnosed with moderate anxiety, and 10% were diagnosed with severe anxiety; (2) The subjective exercise experience had a significant negative correlation with an anxiety disorder (r = -0.36, p < 0.01), and the subjective exercise experience had a direct negative impact on anxiety disorder (β = -0.112, t = -11.776, p < 0.01). Furthermore, subjective exercise experience positively predicted self-efficacy (β = 0.125, t = 13.236, p < 0.01) and interpersonal relationship (β = 0.395, t = 12.359, p < 0.01). Self-efficacy had a substantial impact on interpersonal relationships (β = 0.724, t = 12.172, p < 0.01) and anxiety disorders (β = -0.148, t = -8.387, p < 0.01). Interpersonal relationships had a significant positive predictive effect on anxiety disorder (β = -0.081, t = -10.441, p < 0.01); (3) Self-efficacy and interpersonal relationships were identified as important mediators between subjective exercise experience and anxiety disorder. The intermediary effect accounted for 18.84% of the total effect. Specifically, subjective exercise had a direct impact on anxiety disorders through self-efficacy mediators (2.90%), interpersonal mediators (1.45%), and self-efficacy and interpersonal chain mediators (14.49%). Conclusion Subjective exercise experience has a significant positive predictive effect on university students' self-efficacy, interpersonal relationships, and anxiety disorder. Moreover, self-efficacy and interpersonal interactions serve as intermediaries between subjective exercise experiences and anxiety disorders. These findings have immense importance in advancing the mental well-being of freshmen and serve as a theoretical foundation for formulating intervention strategies. However, the study had certain limitations, such as the specificity of the sample and the use of self-reported data. Further research could enhance the sample size and utilize various assessment techniques to validate these findings.
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- Jun Xiang
- School of Physical Education and Health, Zhaoqing University, Zhaoqing, China
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- School of Physical Education and Health, Zhaoqing University, Zhaoqing, China
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- Department of Physical Education, Shanghai Jiao Tong University, Shanghai, China
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Liu X, Wang Z, Zhang C, Xu J, Shen Z, Peng L, Mi Y, Xu H. Psychological Capital and Its Factors as Mediators Between Interpersonal Sensitivity and Depressive Symptoms Among Chinese Undergraduates. Psychol Res Behav Manag 2024; 17:429-441. [PMID: 38348156 PMCID: PMC10860822 DOI: 10.2147/prbm.s452993] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/18/2023] [Accepted: 01/31/2024] [Indexed: 02/15/2024] Open
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Purpose Current interpersonal sensitivity among college students is easily linked to mood disorders such as anxiety, depression and other mood disorders. This study aims to examine the mediating role of psychological capital and its dimensions in the relationship between interpersonal sensitivity and depressive symptoms among undergraduates. Methods The cross-sectional survey was conducted by using cluster stratified random sampling method across six Chinese universities between November and December 2022. The questionnaire consists of the Interpersonal Sensitivity sub-scale, the Patient Health Questionnaire, the Psychological Capital Questionnaire and the Socio-Demographic Feature Questionnaire. Results A total of 2580 respondents participated in the survey, with the majority being females (69.73%) and an average age of 19.22±1.28 years. Descriptive and correlation analyses were performed using SPSS v24.0, while direct and indirect effects were analyzed using PROCESS v3.4 macro. The findings revealed that interpersonal sensitivity had a significant direct effect on depression symptoms among undergraduates (β =0.416, 95% Boot CI [0.380, 0.453], p < 0.001) Additionally, psychological capital and its components were found to be negatively correlated with depression (p < 0.001). Further analysis demonstrated that hope, optimism, and resilience significantly mediated the association between interpersonal sensitivity and depressive symptoms (indirect effect: hope = 0.056, optimism = 0.074, resilience = 0.099; p < 0.001 for all). Conclusion These results suggest that psychological capital, including its dimensions of hope, optimism, and resilience plays a crucial role in mitigating the negative effects of interpersonal sensitivity on depressive symptoms among undergraduates.
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- Xin Liu
- School of Management, Xuzhou Medical University, Xuzhou, Jiangsu, 221004, People’s Republic of China
- Center for Mental Health Education and Research, Xuzhou Medical University, Xuzhou, Jiangsu, 221004, People’s Republic of China
- Research Center for Psychological Crisis Prevention and Intervention of College Students in Jiangsu Province, Xuzhou medical University, Xuzhou, Jiangsu, 221004, People’s Republic of China
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- School of Management, Xuzhou Medical University, Xuzhou, Jiangsu, 221004, People’s Republic of China
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- School of Management, Xuzhou Medical University, Xuzhou, Jiangsu, 221004, People’s Republic of China
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- The Second Clinical Medical School, Xuzhou medical University, Xuzhou, Jiangsu, 221004, People’s Republic of China
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- The Second Clinical Medical School, Xuzhou medical University, Xuzhou, Jiangsu, 221004, People’s Republic of China
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- School of Management, Xuzhou Medical University, Xuzhou, Jiangsu, 221004, People’s Republic of China
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- Center for Mental Health Education and Research, Xuzhou Medical University, Xuzhou, Jiangsu, 221004, People’s Republic of China
- Research Center for Psychological Crisis Prevention and Intervention of College Students in Jiangsu Province, Xuzhou medical University, Xuzhou, Jiangsu, 221004, People’s Republic of China
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- School of Management, Xuzhou Medical University, Xuzhou, Jiangsu, 221004, People’s Republic of China
- Center for Mental Health Education and Research, Xuzhou Medical University, Xuzhou, Jiangsu, 221004, People’s Republic of China
- Research Center for Psychological Crisis Prevention and Intervention of College Students in Jiangsu Province, Xuzhou medical University, Xuzhou, Jiangsu, 221004, People’s Republic of China
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Guo Y, Qin K, Yu Y, Wang L, Xu F, Zheng Q, Hou X, Zhang Y, Hu B, Hu Q, Gu C, Zheng J. Physical exercise can enhance meaning in life of college students: the chain mediating role of self-efficacy and life satisfaction. Front Psychol 2024; 14:1306257. [PMID: 38274680 PMCID: PMC10808599 DOI: 10.3389/fpsyg.2023.1306257] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/03/2023] [Accepted: 12/27/2023] [Indexed: 01/27/2024] Open
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Meaning in life refers to an individual's capacity to understand and grasp the meaning of their own existence, as well as being aware of the goals, tasks, or missions in their personal life. Previous studies have found that college students lack meaning in life, but physical exercise can enhance it. In this study, 3,196 college students completed self-report questionnaires to assess self-efficacy, life satisfaction, physical exercise, and meaning in life. The results revealed that the physical exercise not only influenced an individual's perceived meaning in life directly, but also influenced it through self-efficacy. Furthermore, it confirmed the chain mediating role of self-efficacy and life satisfaction, whereby engaging in physical exercise can ultimately impact meaning in life through self-efficacy and life satisfaction. This discovery can help educators create interventions to improve college students' physical exercise engagement and overall life satisfaction.
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- Yuncheng Guo
- School of Physical Education and Sports, Central China Normal University, Wuhan, China
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- School of Psychology, Central China Normal University, Wuhan, China
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- School of Psychology, Central China Normal University, Wuhan, China
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- School of Psychology, Central China Normal University, Wuhan, China
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- School of Psychology, Central China Normal University, Wuhan, China
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- School of Psychology, Central China Normal University, Wuhan, China
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- School of Psychology, Central China Normal University, Wuhan, China
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- School of Psychology, Central China Normal University, Wuhan, China
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- Faculty of Education, University of Macau, Macau, China
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- Campus Hospital, Central China Normal University, Wuhan, China
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- School of Psychology, Central China Normal University, Wuhan, China
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- Department of Psychology and Key Laboratory of Psychological Assessment and Rehabilitation for Exceptional Children / Guangdong Provincial Key Laboratory of Development and Education for Special Needs Children, Lingnan Normal University, Guangdong, China
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Cai P, Wang J, Ye P, Feng X, Yang G, Huang C, Chen X, Hambly BD, Bao S, Liang S. Physical exercise/sports ameliorate the internet addiction from college students during the pandemic of COVID-19 in China. Front Public Health 2023; 11:1310213. [PMID: 38179571 PMCID: PMC10764417 DOI: 10.3389/fpubh.2023.1310213] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/12/2023] [Accepted: 12/07/2023] [Indexed: 01/06/2024] Open
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The rapid advancement of modern technology has significantly driven progress in various IT-related activities, resulting in a substantial increase in internet penetration rates, particularly among college students. The utilization of the internet has become one of the most essential tools in our modern society. However, internet addiction (IA) has emerged as a serious concern, particularly among college students, adversely affecting academic performance and having significant psychological and psychiatric implications. The aim of the current study was to determine the impact of physical exercise, gender and academic year on IA among college students. In the present study, we investigated internet usage, engagement in sports activities, and academic performance among college students from Western, Middle, and Eastern regions of Chinese universities. It's noteworthy that most of the respondents were freshmen. Our findings indicate that freshmen students were more susceptible to experiencing IA. Approximately 75% of students engaged in leisure sports activities, revealing an inverse correlation between sports activity and IA. This correlation aligns with the level of sports involvement, emphasizing the potential benefits of physical activity in mitigating IA. However, our study did not uncover any correlation between geographic location and the occurrence of IA, nor did it find differences between medical and non-medical students. Furthermore, our study revealed no significant variations in IA among students from different ethnic backgrounds. The underlying mechanism of IA is being currently determined. Our data suggest that physical exercise, gender, and academic year have a significant impact on IA among college students.
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- Peiling Cai
- School of Preclinical Medicine, Chengdu, China
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- School of Preclinical Medicine, Chengdu, China
- Clinical Medical College & Affiliated Hospital, Chengdu University, Chengdu, China
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- School of Preclinical Medicine, Chengdu, China
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- Clinical Medical College & Affiliated Hospital, Chengdu University, Chengdu, China
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- Clinical Medical College & Affiliated Hospital, Chengdu University, Chengdu, China
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- Health Management Center, Guilin, China
- Guangxi Key Laboratory of Metabolic Reprogramming and Intelligent Medical Engineering for Chronic Diseases, The Second Affiliated Hospital, Guilin Medical University, Guilin, China
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Fu HY, Wang J, Hu JX. Influence of physical education on anxiety, depression, and self-esteem among college students. World J Psychiatry 2023; 13:1121-1132. [PMID: 38186731 PMCID: PMC10768485 DOI: 10.5498/wjp.v13.i12.1121] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/19/2023] [Revised: 10/20/2023] [Accepted: 11/29/2023] [Indexed: 12/19/2023] Open
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BACKGROUND Physical education is pivotal in our country's education reform. Urban schools have notably enhanced the intensity of physical education in recent years. However, the effects of physical education on students' anxiety, depression, and self-esteem levels, as well as their interrelations, remain unexplored. AIM To analyze the influence of physical education on students' anxiety, depression, and self-esteem. METHODS This study employed a cross-sectional design. A stratified cluster sampling method was used to select 478 first-year university students. Self-administered questionnaires were used to investigate the physical education status and basic information of college students. We used the Physical Activity Rank Scale-3 (PARS-3), Self-Rating Anxiety Scale (SAS), Self-Rating Depression Scale (SDS), and Self-Esteem Scale (SES) to assess the level of exercise, anxiety, depression, and self-esteem. Multiple Logistic regression was used to analyze the factors influencing anxiety, depression, and low self-esteem. The receiver operating characteristic curve and area under the curve (AUC) were used to evaluate the predictive ability of PARS-3 scores for anxiety, depression, and low self-esteem. Spearman's correlation was used to analyze the correlations among the PARS-3, SAS, SDS, and SES. RESULTS Compared with the domestic norms, SAS and SDS scores were higher, and SES scores were lower (P < 0.05). Among the participants, 210 (43.93%) had PARS-3 scores below 20, 94 (19.67%) had scores of 20-42, and 174 (36.40%) had scores above 42. After adjusting for daily sleep time, gender, being an only child, major, father's educational background, mother's educational background, and family residence, PARS-3 scores were independent influencing factors for anxiety, depression, and low self-esteem (P < 0.05). The AUC of PARS-3 scores predicting anxiety, depression, and low self-esteem were 0.805 (0.760-0.849), 0.799 (0.755-0.843), and 0.831 (0.788-0.874), respectively. The sensitivities were 0.799, 0.801, and 0.748, and the specificities were 0.743, 0.716, and 0.814, respectively. PARS-3 was negatively correlated with SAS and SDS scores (r = -0.566, -0.621, both P < 0.001) and positively correlated with SES scores (r = -0.621, P < 0.001). SES scores were negatively correlated with SAS and SDS scores (r = -0.508, r = -0.518, both P < 0.001). CONCLUSION The amount of physical activity is negatively correlated with anxiety and depression degree and positively correlated with self-esteem degree.
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- Hai-Yan Fu
- School of Physical Education, Guangzhou Sport University, Guangzhou 510500, Guangdong Province, China
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- School of Physical Education, Guangzhou Sport University, Guangzhou 510500, Guangdong Province, China
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- School of Physical Education, Guangzhou Sport University, Guangzhou 510500, Guangdong Province, China
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Dong RB, Dou KY, Luo J. Construction of a model for adolescent physical and mental health promotion based on the multiple mediating effects of general self-efficacy and sleep duration. BMC Public Health 2023; 23:2293. [PMID: 37986158 PMCID: PMC10662560 DOI: 10.1186/s12889-023-17197-z] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/28/2023] [Accepted: 11/09/2023] [Indexed: 11/22/2023] Open
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We developed a model for promoting adolescent physical and mental health (MH) to investigate the integrated pathways of physical activity (PA), MH, general self-efficacy (GSE), and sleep duration (SD) promotion among adolescents in China. The research hypotheses were tested using questionnaires, descriptive statistics, and validated factor analysis. The mean age of the respondents was 14.94 ± 1.76 years, the PA level was 2.49 [95% confidence interval (CI): 2.46-2.53], the GSE score was 2.60 (95% CI: 2.57-2.64), the SD was 436.52 min/day (95% CI: 432.89-440.15), and the total mean MH score was 1.72 (95% CI: 1.69-1.76) (model fitness index: χ2/df = 1.295, comparative fit index = 0.999, Tucker-Lewis index = 0.997, root mean square error of approximation = 0.014, standardized root mean square residual = 0.007). The SD accounted for 46.85% of the mediating effect. The adolescents exhibited moderately low PA levels, severe SD deficits, and high rates of overall MH abnormalities. Consequently, the constructed model for promoting adolescent physical health and MH was confirmed to be reliable; GSE and SD are significant factors mediating MH promotion.
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- Ru-Bao Dong
- School of Physical Education, Guizhou Normal University, Guizhou, China.
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- School of Physical Education, Guizhou Normal University, Guizhou, China
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- School of Psychology, Guizhou Normal University, Guizhou, China
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Deng J, Liu Y, Chen R, Wang Y. The Relationship between Physical Activity and Life Satisfaction among University Students in China: The Mediating Role of Self-Efficacy and Resilience. Behav Sci (Basel) 2023; 13:889. [PMID: 37998636 PMCID: PMC10669265 DOI: 10.3390/bs13110889] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/21/2023] [Revised: 10/25/2023] [Accepted: 10/25/2023] [Indexed: 11/25/2023] Open
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(1) Background: Universities play a crucial role in nurturing healthy habits, and physical activity has emerged as a valuable tool for enhancing the life satisfaction, self-efficacy, and resilience of college students. Therefore, the purpose of this study was to investigate the mediating role of physical activity in the relationship between life satisfaction and self-efficacy as well as resilience among Chinese university students. (2) Method: This study used the Physical Activity Rating Scale (PARS-3), the Self-Efficacy Scale (CGES), the Mental Toughness Scale (CD-RISC), and the Life Satisfaction Scale (CSLSS) to administer questionnaires to 353 university students from two universities in Chengdu, Sichuan Province. Using a random simple sampling method, the data were processed and analyzed using SPSS 22.0 and Excel software. (3) Results: (1) Physical activity exhibited a significant positive correlation with self-efficacy, resilience, and life satisfaction; self-efficacy was significantly and positively related to resilience and life satisfaction; and resilience was significantly and positively related to life satisfaction. (2) Physical activity had a positive predictive effect on life satisfaction (β = 0.2771; 95% confidence interval (CI): 0.1905, 0.3637, 55.51%). (3) Self-efficacy (β = 0.0368; 95% confidence interval (CI): 0.0087, 0.0692, 7.37%) and resilience (β = 0.137; 95% confidence interval (CI): 0.0919, 0.1894, 27.44%) mediated the relationship between physical activity and life satisfaction. Also, the chain-mediating effect of self-efficacy and resilience between physical activity and life satisfaction reached significant levels (β = 0.0483; 95% confidence interval (CI): 0.0279, 0.0745, 9.68%). (4) Conclusion: Active participation in physical activity not only enhanced the life satisfaction of college students but also indirectly impacted their life satisfaction by improving their self-efficacy and resilience. Consequently, this led to an overall improvement in the life satisfaction of college students.
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- Jiaxin Deng
- School of Sports Training, Chengdu Sport University, Chengdu 610041, China; (J.D.); (R.C.)
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- School of Sports Training, Chengdu Sport University, Chengdu 610041, China; (J.D.); (R.C.)
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- School of Sports Training, Chengdu Sport University, Chengdu 610041, China; (J.D.); (R.C.)
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- West China School of Basic Medical Sciences & Forensic Medicine, Sichuan University, Chengdu 610041, China;
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Mercader-Rubio I, Ángel NG, Silva S, Furtado G, Brito-Costa S. Intrinsic Motivation: Knowledge, Achievement, and Experimentation in Sports Science Students-Relations with Emotional Intelligence. Behav Sci (Basel) 2023; 13:589. [PMID: 37504036 PMCID: PMC10376304 DOI: 10.3390/bs13070589] [Citation(s) in RCA: 4] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/29/2023] [Revised: 07/06/2023] [Accepted: 07/11/2023] [Indexed: 07/29/2023] Open
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In this paper, we have focused on the Self-Determination Theory, paying special attention to intrinsic motivation, which is understood as the motivation that leads the subject to perform a task without the expectation of obtaining an external reward. In the field of sport, motivation is one of the most studied variables and one of the most researched, since it is closely related to the reasons that lead the athletes to start, maintain, and abandon sports practice. The main objective of this study is to analyze the relationship between intrinsic motivation (IM) and emotional intelligence from the theoretical contributions of the Self-Determination Theory. The specific objectives are to analyze attention, clarity, and emotional regulation, as well as intrinsic motivation to acquire knowledge. Additionally, we aim to explore the relationship between attention, clarity, and emotional regulation and the intrinsic motivation to achieve something. Lastly, we investigate the correspondence between attention, clarity, and emotional regulation and the intrinsic motivation to experience stimuli. The sample consists of 163 undergraduate and master's students related to Physical Activity and Sports Sciences, studying at a Spanish public university, located in the southeast region of Andalusia-specifically, in the city of Almería. The participants had a mean age of 20.33 years. In terms of gender, 70.9% (n = 117) were men and 27.9% (n = 46) women. In terms of degree, 76.7% (n = 147) were undergraduate students and 23.3% (n = 18) were postgraduate students. The Sports Motivation Scale (SMS/EMD) was used to assess intrinsic motivation, and the TMMS-24 was used to assess emotional intelligence. The main findings of this research demonstrate the existence of a relationship between the three dimensions of emotional intelligence (emotional attention, emotional clarity, and emotional regulation) and intrinsic motivation (intrinsic motivation to know something, intrinsic motivation to achieve something, and intrinsic motivation to experience stimulation). These findings emphasize the importance of emotional intelligence for intrinsic motivation.
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- Isabel Mercader-Rubio
- Department of Psychology, Faculty of Education Sciences, Universidad de Almería, La Cañada, 04120 Almería, Spain
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- Department of Psychology, Faculty of Education Sciences, Universidad de Almería, La Cañada, 04120 Almería, Spain
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- Research Group in Social and Human Sciences (NICSH), Coimbra Education School, Polytechnic Institute of Coimbra, 3045-043 Coimbra, Portugal
- Centro de Estudos Interdisciplinares (CEIS 20), Universidade de Coimbra, 3000-457 Coimbra, Portugal
- Centro de Investigação em Educação de Adultos e Intervenção Comunitária (CEAD), 8005-139 Faro, Portugal
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- Applied Research Institute, Polytechnic Institute of Coimbra, 3045-043 Coimbra, Portugal
- Research Unit for Sport and Physical Activity (CIDAF), Faculty of Sport Sciences and Physical Education (FCDEF-UC), 3040-248 Coimbra, Portugal
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- Research Group in Social and Human Sciences (NICSH), Coimbra Education School, Polytechnic Institute of Coimbra, 3045-043 Coimbra, Portugal
- Applied Research Institute, Polytechnic Institute of Coimbra, 3045-043 Coimbra, Portugal
- Human Potential Development Center (CDPH), Polytechnic Institute of Coimbra, 3045-043 Coimbra, Portugal
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Melguizo-Ibáñez E, Ubago-Jiménez JL, González-Valero G, Badicu G, Al-Mhanna SB, Puertas-Molero P. Study of the Effects of Physical-Activity Practice and Adherence to the Mediterranean Diet on Emotional Intelligence in Elementary School Education Students. CHILDREN (BASEL, SWITZERLAND) 2023; 10:1211. [PMID: 37508707 PMCID: PMC10378488 DOI: 10.3390/children10071211] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/07/2023] [Revised: 07/04/2023] [Accepted: 07/11/2023] [Indexed: 07/30/2023]
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Research shows that regular physical exercise and a healthy lifestyle have a beneficial effect on the health of adolescents. Other studies have also shown that gender is also a determining factor when it comes to leading an active and healthy lifestyle. The aims of this study are (a) to develop a structural-equation model formed by the variables of emotional intelligence, physical-activity practice, and adherence to the Mediterranean diet and (b) to consider that model through a multigroup analysis. A descriptive, comparative, and cross-sectional study was carried out. The sample consisted of 567 primary school students. The KIDMED, PAQ-C, and TMMS-24 questionnaires were used for data collection. We found that there are differences in the effects of the practice of physical activity and adherence to the Mediterranean diet on the emotional domain. We also concluded that, during adolescence, gender is a key element in acquiring a healthy and active lifestyle.
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- Eduardo Melguizo-Ibáñez
- Faculty of Education Sciences, Department of Didactics of Musical, Plastic and Corporal Expression, University of Granada, 18071 Granada, Spain
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- Faculty of Education Sciences, Department of Didactics of Musical, Plastic and Corporal Expression, University of Granada, 18071 Granada, Spain
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- Faculty of Education Sciences, Department of Didactics of Musical, Plastic and Corporal Expression, University of Granada, 18071 Granada, Spain
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- Department of Physical Education and Special Motricity, Faculty of Physical Education and Mountain Sports, Transilvania University of Braşov, 500068 Braşov, Romania
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- Department of Physiology, School of Medical Sciences, Universiti Sains Malaysia, Kubang Kerian 16150, Kelantan, Malaysia
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- Faculty of Education Sciences, Department of Didactics of Musical, Plastic and Corporal Expression, University of Granada, 18071 Granada, Spain
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Lin YH, Chen CY, Lin YK, Lee CY, Cheng CY. Effects of Online Video Sport Spectatorship on the Subjective Well-Being of College Students: The Moderating Effect of Sport Involvement. INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF ENVIRONMENTAL RESEARCH AND PUBLIC HEALTH 2023; 20:4381. [PMID: 36901391 PMCID: PMC10001977 DOI: 10.3390/ijerph20054381] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Figures] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/17/2022] [Revised: 02/20/2023] [Accepted: 02/24/2023] [Indexed: 06/18/2023]
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Individuals' engagement in sports and sport-related entertainment is reported to improve their subjective well-being (SWB). We investigated whether online video sport spectatorship (OVSS) enhances the SWB of college students and whether sport involvement moderates the correlation between OVSS and SWB. For this, a pretest-posttest experimental design with a 3-week-long intervention (OVSS) was adopted. Two groups, intervention and control, were formed. The findings revealed that OVSS improved SWB (p = 0.017). Furthermore, sport involvement moderated the correlation between OVSS and SWB (p = 0.024). Specifically, participants with high levels of sport involvement in the intervention group exhibited better SWB (M = 5.51) than did the corresponding controls (M = 4.69). By contrast, among participants with low levels of sport involvement, only the intervention group showed improved SWB; however, it remained unchanged in the control group. The present study enriches the relevant literature and provides empirical evidence for the psychological benefits conferred by OVSS. Our findings may serve as a reference for designing interventions aimed at improving individuals' overall quality of life.
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- Yi-Hsiu Lin
- Master Program of Sport Facility Management and Health Promotion, National Taiwan University, Taipei 10617, Taiwan
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- Doctoral Program of Transnational Sport Management and Innovation, National Taiwan Sports University, Taoyuan 33301, Taiwan
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- Graduate Institute of Athletics and Coaching Science, National Taiwan Sport University, Taoyuan 33301, Taiwan
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- Graduate Institute of Educational Art and Healing, Mingdao University, Changhua 52345, Taiwan
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- Department of Recreation and Leisure Industry Managemnt, National Taiwan Sport University, Taoyuan 33301, Taiwan
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Zhao Z, Zhao S, Wang Q, Zhang Y, Chen C. Effects of Physical Exercise on Mobile Phone Addiction in College Students: The Chain Mediation Effect of Psychological Resilience and Perceived Stress. INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF ENVIRONMENTAL RESEARCH AND PUBLIC HEALTH 2022; 19:15679. [PMID: 36497752 PMCID: PMC9738933 DOI: 10.3390/ijerph192315679] [Citation(s) in RCA: 8] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Figures] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/01/2022] [Revised: 11/19/2022] [Accepted: 11/21/2022] [Indexed: 06/17/2023]
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Smartphones have become an integral part of people's daily lives. While bringing convenience, mobile phone addiction caused by overuse of smart phones has become a common phenomenon among college students. The current study aimed to examine the serial mediating role of psychological resilience and perceived stress between physical exercise and mobile phone addiction of college students. Using the PARS-3 scale, CD-RISC-10 scale, PSS-10 scale, and MPA scale, 257 college students were investigated and Structural Equation Model (SEM) was conducted. The results show that: (1) Physical exercise has no significant direct impact on mobile phone addiction. (2) Psychological resilience has a significant mediating effect between physical exercise and mobile phone addiction. But perceived stress does not. (3) Psychological resilience and perceived stress play a chain mediation role. Physical exercise can enhance psychological resilience firstly, thus relieving perceived stress and eventually mitigating mobile phone addiction.
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- Zitong Zhao
- Business School of Sport, Beijing Sport University, Beijing 100084, China
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- College of Industry and Commerce, Shandong Management University, Jinan 250357, China
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- School of Management, Beijing Union University, Beijing 100101, China
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- Business School of Sport, Beijing Sport University, Beijing 100084, China
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- School of Management, Beijing Union University, Beijing 100101, China
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Melguizo-Ibáñez E, González-Valero G, Puertas-Molero P, Alonso-Vargas JM. Emotional Intelligence, Physical Activity Practice and Mediterranean Diet Adherence-An Explanatory Model in Elementary Education School Students. CHILDREN 2022; 9:children9111770. [PMID: 36421219 PMCID: PMC9688524 DOI: 10.3390/children9111770] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/29/2022] [Revised: 11/01/2022] [Accepted: 11/17/2022] [Indexed: 11/19/2022]
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Currently, there is a global concern with regard to the lifestyles of young people. This study aims to study the association between Mediterranean diet adherence, emotional intelligence and physical activity practice in teenagers in the last cycle of elementary education. In turn, this objective is divided into (a) developing an explanatory model of the practice of physical activity, Mediterranean diet adherence and emotional intelligence; and (b) developing a multi-group model according to the gender of the participants. A descriptive, cross-sectional, comparative study was conducted in a sample of 293 elementary school students (M = 11.45; S.D = 0.31). The instruments used were an ad hoc socio-demographic questionnaire, the Trait Meta Mood Scale-24, the KIDMED questionnaire and the Physical Activity Questionnaire for Older Children. The results show that males show a positive relationship between adherence to the Mediterranean diet and emotional intelligence and between emotional intelligence and physical activity. In contrast, in the case of females, a negative relationship was observed between emotional intelligence and physical activity. In conclusion, it can be seen that gender plays a fundamental role in adolescence, being a key factor influencing an active and healthy lifestyle.
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