Physical activity and mental health: a systematic review and best-evidence synthesis of mediation and moderation studies
International Journal of Behavioral Nutrition and Physical Activity,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
21(1)
Published: Nov. 28, 2024
Abstract
Background
While
evidence
consistently
demonstrates
that
physical
activity
is
beneficial
to
mental
health,
it
remains
relatively
unknown
how
benefits
and
which
factors
influence
the
effect
of
on
health.
This
understanding
could
vastly
increase
our
capacity
design,
recommend,
prescribe
in
more
optimal
ways.
The
purpose
this
study
was
systematically
review
synthesise
all
mediators
moderators
relationship
between
Methods
Systematic
searches
four
databases
(i.e.,
Scopus,
PsycINFO,
PubMed,
SPORTDiscus)
identified
11,633
initial
studies.
Empirical
studies
quantitatively
assessed
activity,
or
conducted
a
intervention,
measured
health
outcome,
tested
one
mediator
moderator
were
included.
A
total
247
met
inclusion
criteria;
173
examined
mediation
82
moderation.
Results
best-evidence
synthesis
revealed
strong
for
12
including
affect,
wellbeing,
self-esteem,
self-efficacy,
self-worth,
body
image
satisfaction,
resilience,
social
support,
connection,
pain,
fatigue.
Moderate
further
15
eight
moderators.
Conclusions
Findings
should
inform
design
future
interventions
ensure
effects
related
outcomes.
Additionally,
if
professionals
take
these
into
consideration
when
prescribing
recommending
would
likely
have
greater
impact
population
Language: Английский
A taxonomy of athletic values and implications for clinical practice
Jenna Collins,
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Zachary C. Merz,
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Jeffrey D. Gfeller
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et al.
Frontiers in Psychology,
Journal Year:
2025,
Volume and Issue:
16
Published: Feb. 24, 2025
The
current
study
surveyed
collegiate
student-athletes
regarding
their
perceived
level
of
importance
surrounding
30
previously
derived
and
empirically
obtained
athletic
values
to
improve
viability
sport
psychological
practices.
A
total
162
enrolled
in
a
private
Midwestern
NCAA
Division
1
university
within
the
United
States
America
completed
tasks
asking
them
sort
rate
utilized
based
upon
performance
sustained
excellence.
Results
revealed
hierarchy
values,
favoring
intrinsic
useable
when
emphasizing
value-driven
behavior
applied
Minimal
differences
were
seen
across
gender,
ethnicity,
classification,
other
comparative
groups.
Current
results
may
help
inform
practice
while
working
value-based
frameworks.
Language: Английский
Effects and mechanisms of social support on the adolescent athletes engagement
Chenge Shi,
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Yan Wang,
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Jun Chen
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et al.
Scientific Reports,
Journal Year:
2025,
Volume and Issue:
15(1)
Published: Feb. 27, 2025
To
explore
the
relationship
between
social
support
and
adolescent
athlete
engagement
role
of
self-efficacy
mental
toughness
in
this
relationship.
Participants
methods:
This
study
was
a
cross-sectional
study.
Convenience
sampling
method
used,
athletes
from
seven
youth
sports
schools
China
were
used
as
subjects.
Five
hundred
thirteen
valid
questionnaires
recovered,
264
(51.46%)
males
249
(48.54%)
females,
mean
age
17.8
±
1.1
years.
(1)
After
controlling
for
effects
sport
level,
regression
analyses
revealed
that
positively
predicted
engagement;
(2)
Self-efficacy
mediated
engagement,
mediation
consisted
three
pathways:
parallel
both
toughness,
chain
toughness.
Conclusion:
The
mediating
model
constructed
can
inform
promotion
levels,
which
be
crucial
improving
future
by
enriching
athletes'
networks,
enhancing
self-efficacy,
developing
levels.
Language: Английский
Effect of team-building sports games on the resilience of Chinese rural children: evidence from Nanxian county, Hunan province
Bo Liu,
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Jia You,
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Yunxiang Fan
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et al.
Frontiers in Pediatrics,
Journal Year:
2025,
Volume and Issue:
13
Published: March 5, 2025
Participation
in
competitive
sports
has
been
shown
to
enhance
children's
mental
health.
However,
evidence
regarding
the
impact
of
group
within
traditional
physical
education
on
development
is
scarce.
This
study
designed
a
team-building-focused
program
and
examined
its
effects
resilience
rural
students.
A
total
86
elementary
school
students
(mean
age:
11
years)
were
cluster-randomized
into
intervention
control
groups.
Both
groups
participated
regular
classes
three
times
per
week.
In
group,
first
15-min
warm-up
period
was
replaced
with
games.
From
social
perspective,
all
games
subtly
encourage
children
forge
new
relationships
by
engaging
contact,
interacting
team
members,
collaborating
achieve
shared
goals
sportsmanlike
manner.
Resilience
assessed
using
Scale
for
Chinese
Adolescents
before
after
12-week
intervention.
After
12
weeks,
showed
significant
improvements
affect
control,
positive
thinking,
help-seeking
compared
group.
Overall,
both
individual
supportive
dimensions
improved
following
participation
team-building
Whether
winning
or
losing
as
member,
these
experiences
positively
emotional
regulation,
their
understanding
roles
team,
concern
distressed
other.
As
result,
may
build
broader
connections
that
extend
beyond
class,
fostering
civic
virtue
daily
lives.
Language: Английский
Investigation of the sense of school belonging and sportspersonship behavior of students playing traditional children’s games
BMC Psychology,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
12(1)
Published: Nov. 14, 2024
The
purpose
of
this
study
is
to
examine
the
sense
school
belonging
and
sportspersonship
behaviors
students
who
participate
in
traditional
children's
games.
research
was
designed
using
a
quasi-experimental
model
with
pre-test
post-test
control
group
conducted
over
period
16
weeks.
consisted
total
1871
students,
including
1379
middle
492
high
continuing
their
education
Eskil,
Aksaray
during
2023–2024
academic
year.
experimental
participated
games
inter-school
tournaments
within
scope
"2nd
I
Live
My
Values
Traditional
Games
Project"
No
intervention
applied
after
introduction
"School
Belongingness
Scale"
"Physical
Education
Course
Sportspersonship
Behavior
were
used
as
data
collection
tools.
For
analysis,
MANOVA,
paired
samples
t-test,
regression
analysis
employed.
findings
indicated
that
both
groups
showed
positive
scores
measures
belongingness
behaviors.
However,
demonstrated
significant
improvements
favor
post-test.
While
no
change
observed
group's
belonging,
decline
noted
exhibited
greater
development
compared
group.
Although
experienced
more
substantial
emotional
development.
differences
found
based
on
students'
gender.
behavior
predicted
by
11%,
suggesting
increased
attachment
among
children.
In
conclusion,
it
determined
participating
developed
time.
Based
outcomes
student
participation
games,
recommended
promote
these
incorporate
them
into
physical
classes,
increase
tournaments.
Language: Английский
The moderating role of appearance self-concept in the relationship between sport and flourishing among adolescents: a COMPASS study
International Journal of Sport and Exercise Psychology,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
unknown, P. 1 - 14
Published: Dec. 23, 2024
The
present
study
examined
the
association
between
different
contexts
of
sport
participation
and
flourishing
in
adolescents
over
time
explored
moderating
role
appearance
self-concept.
Participants
were
Canadian
who
participated
COMPASS
2017/2018
2018/2019
school
years
(N
=
28,117,
Time
1
Mage
±
SD
14.74
old
1.16,
53.61%
female).
Prospective
associations
self-reported
(intramural,
varsity,
non-school
based
sport),
self-concept,
tested
using
multilevel
linear
regression
models
stratified
by
sex.
Intramural,
not
associated
with
across
female
male
models;
however,
participating
fewer
(0
or
1)
concurrent
sports
at
baseline
was
lower
one
year
later
relative
to
two
[b
−1.21
−.27].
Higher
self-concept
higher
among
females
intramural
.13],
varsity
non-
.14],
males
.15].
interaction
statistically
significant
for
any
(p
>
.05).
Improving
may
be
beneficial
improving
adolescents,
particularly
females.
Testing
more
nuanced
aspects
(i.e.,
competition
level,
aesthetic
versus
non),
is
essential
understand
potential
features
that
harnessed
optimise
impact
on
flourishing.
Language: Английский