How does change in leisure-time physical activity influence the growth trajectory of depressive symptoms in college students? DOI
Bo Shen,

Gaoyuan Cui,

Jin Bo

et al.

Journal of American College Health, Journal Year: 2023, Volume and Issue: unknown, P. 1 - 8

Published: Sept. 18, 2023

Objectives: This longitudinal study was designed to examine the growth trajectory of depressive symptoms among early-stage college students and how development vigorous, moderate, light leisure-time physical activity (LTPA) related trajectory. Participants: Four hundred eighty-eight first- second-year undergraduate completed measures LTPA at beginning, middle, end a semester. Methods: Latent mixture modeling (LGMM) conducted. Results: On average, reported mild levels with significant variability semester start, but elevated over time. LGMM identified two trajectories: low/gradual (75.8%) high/increasing (24.2%). For both groups, neither vigorous nor moderate predicted symptoms. However, change negatively significantly associated Even when controlling for covariances, increased still had unique effect on buffering Conclusion: There is great potential in targeting comprehensive strategies improve students' mental health promote an active lifestyle.

Language: Английский

Fatalism and depressive symptoms among Chinese college students: Mediation models of locus of control and positive coping DOI Creative Commons
Ya Zhang, Jinsheng Hu

Heliyon, Journal Year: 2024, Volume and Issue: 10(6), P. e27617 - e27617

Published: March 1, 2024

Fatalistic voluntarism and classic fatalism have opposite effects on depression. This study attempted to measure fatalistic with the magnanimity of Taoist values examined internal mechanism by which influenced A total 525 Chinese college students effectively completed self-reported questionnaires. Results showed that is positively correlated depression, negatively Furthermore, can influence depression in through serial mediation locus control positive coping. These findings illuminate mediating role coping, providing specific ways use two different belief systems, help reduce depressive symptoms among students. In addition, our may provide some ideas for development local culture promotion mental health regions.

Language: Английский

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The more self-control, the more anxious?— A network analysis study of the relationship between self-control and psychological anxiety among Chinese university students DOI Creative Commons
Meilin Zhang, Jie Pan,

Wuxiang Shi

et al.

BMC Psychology, Journal Year: 2024, Volume and Issue: 12(1)

Published: Nov. 12, 2024

With the growing prevalence of anxiety symptoms among university students, self-control is an important potential influence. This study aims to understand network structure and anxiety, identify core within this network. It will provide a theoretical basis for prevention intervention in students. We used analysis 3,792 students from six schools Heilongjiang Province, China. checked linear connections networks using restricted cubic spline. conducted analyses made graphs R software. (i) The total sample showed that higher levels were associated with lower validated by restrictive (ii) There was strongest negative correlation (edge weight = -0.42) between Without thinking (SC7) Panic (A5), edge coefficients component greater than those other components. (iii) Physical exertion (A6) Scared (A7) identified as overall network, expected influence 1.08 (Z-score). (iv) A significant difference observed positive structure, Iron (SC3) Breathing difficulty (A2) 0.22), Certain things (SC2) Situations (A4) -0.35). (v) had only one rural two edges not child present offered new perspective on relationship first time. control concept influencing Heterogeneity tendency more self-controlled be anxious sample. These results may target preventing intervening

Language: Английский

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Effect of Academic Self-Efficacy on Test Anxiety of Higher Vocational College Students: The Chain Mediating Effect DOI Creative Commons

Jicheng Jia,

Yongchao Ma, Shengnan Xu

et al.

Psychology Research and Behavior Management, Journal Year: 2023, Volume and Issue: Volume 16, P. 2417 - 2424

Published: July 1, 2023

Objective: This study aimed to investigate the impact of academic self-efficacy on test anxiety among higher vocational students, as well role sense life meaning, fear failure, and gender difference in mediating this relationship. Methods: A total 2231 students from Shandong Province were surveyed by means Academic Self-efficacy Questionnaire, Meaning Life Test Anxiety Scale. Results: There significant negative correlations self-efficacy, anxiety. Fear failure was positively correlated with Sense meaning played a relationship between The chain effect only female group, not male group. In contrast, indirectly predicted independent or Conclusion: may influence through effect, there is these effects. Keywords:

Language: Английский

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6

Digital interventions empowering mental health reconstruction among students after the COVID-19 pandemic DOI Open Access
Xinqiao Liu,

Yu-Xin Guo,

Xinran Zhang

et al.

World Journal of Psychiatry, Journal Year: 2023, Volume and Issue: 13(6), P. 397 - 401

Published: June 19, 2023

With the gradual end of coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) pandemic, reconstruction students' mental health is urgently necessary. Digital interventions offer advantages such as high accessibility, anonymity, and accurate identification, which can promote through provision psychological support platforms, assessment tools, online activities. However, we recognize that digital must undergo many adjustments, corresponding ethical norms require further clarification. It crucial for different stakeholders to collaborate work toward maximizing effectiveness after COVID-19 pandemic.

Language: Английский

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5

How does change in leisure-time physical activity influence the growth trajectory of depressive symptoms in college students? DOI
Bo Shen,

Gaoyuan Cui,

Jin Bo

et al.

Journal of American College Health, Journal Year: 2023, Volume and Issue: unknown, P. 1 - 8

Published: Sept. 18, 2023

Objectives: This longitudinal study was designed to examine the growth trajectory of depressive symptoms among early-stage college students and how development vigorous, moderate, light leisure-time physical activity (LTPA) related trajectory. Participants: Four hundred eighty-eight first- second-year undergraduate completed measures LTPA at beginning, middle, end a semester. Methods: Latent mixture modeling (LGMM) conducted. Results: On average, reported mild levels with significant variability semester start, but elevated over time. LGMM identified two trajectories: low/gradual (75.8%) high/increasing (24.2%). For both groups, neither vigorous nor moderate predicted symptoms. However, change negatively significantly associated Even when controlling for covariances, increased still had unique effect on buffering Conclusion: There is great potential in targeting comprehensive strategies improve students' mental health promote an active lifestyle.

Language: Английский

Citations

4