Does physical activity influence health behavior, mental health, and psychological resilience under the moderating role of quality of life?

Frontiers in Psychology, Год журнала: 2024, Номер 15

Опубликована: Март 11, 2024

Background Physical activity significantly influences health-related behaviors, encompassing physical and mental well-being. has been linked to enhancing health behavior, health, psychological resilience. The current study is based on participants who were active in improve Objectives To examine the of resilience, considering moderating role quality life. Method A thorough cross-sectional online survey was conducted from April 15, 2023, October 2023. comprehensive lasted for six months. poll received more than one thousand responses under convenience sampling. selection criteria above 21 years old, collected data analyzed using appropriate statistical SPSS-25 SmartPLS 4.0 software investigate proposed research paradigm. Results SEM results model 1 (direct coefficients) show that PA a positive effect HeB, MeH, PsR, HeB PsR. Out (in 2), four effects QOL significant, two statistically insignificant. Conclusion It observed life relationships between exercise several aspects, such as behavior. imperative emphasize importance fostering consistent engagement cultivate well-balanced health-conscious way

Язык: Английский

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The mediating effect of resilience between physical activity and mental health: a meta-analytic structural equation modeling approach

Frontiers in Public Health, Год журнала: 2024, Номер 12

Опубликована: Окт. 1, 2024

Background While the correlation between physical activity (PA) and mental health is well known, mediating mechanism of resilience two variables remains unclear. Objectives To systematically evaluate relationship PA health, explore role them. Methods A systematic search electronic databases (PubMed, Web Science, ProQuest, Ebsco, China Knowledge, Biomedical Database) was conducted to identify relevant studies, meta-analytic procedures were used assess strength relationships health. Furthermore, a structural equation model (MASEM) effects resilience, ensuring reliability our findings. Results The findings 15 studies (17,043 subjects) subjected meta-analysis route analysis. revealed statistically significant positive 0.288 (95% CI, 0.166–0.402) indicators as negative −0.342 −0.171) with results MASEM path analysis indicated that may indirectly impact both through factor resilience. indirect effect values 0.108 0.080–0.141) −0.074 −0.100 −0.051), respectively, accounting for 40.15% total value 28.91%. Conclusion Physical positively correlated negatively Moreover, can influence

Язык: Английский

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Psychological mechanisms of healthy lifestyle and academic burnout: a moderated mediation model

Frontiers in Psychology, Год журнала: 2025, Номер 16

Опубликована: Март 21, 2025

Objective Academic burnout is a prevalent phenomenon among college students. According to the Conservation of Resources Theory, when there an imbalance between invested resources and expected returns, individuals may suffer from academic or job burnout. If individual has sufficient resources, these relieve negative problem. Healthy lifestyle believed improve brain health provide resources. However, limited research examined psychological mechanisms that link multidimensional healthy lifestyle. Methods A sample 1,186 undergraduate students freshmen seniors were recruited using stratified cluster random sampling method. The participants completed online questionnaires assessed healthiness their lifestyle, dormitory conflict coping style, in April 2021. Bivariate correlation moderated mediation model constructed examine relationships variables. Results results indicated (1) was negatively correlated with ( r = −0.496, p < 0.001), styles competition −0.281, 0.001) avoidance −0.210, but positively cooperation 0.342, obedience 0.134, 0.001); (2) 0.331, 0.305, −0.227, (3) direct path on partially mediated by (effect −0.04, 95%CI: [−0.05,-0.03]) −0.03, [−0.04,-0.02]), which gender β −0.48, 0.007). Conclusion findings offer valuable insights into underlying association general students, as healthier lifestyles tend use fewer avoidance, leading lower level Such effect more pronounced female This study provides new perspective for prevention intervention students’

Язык: Английский

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The correlation between physical activity and psychological resilience in young students: a systematic review and meta-analysis

Frontiers in Psychology, Год журнала: 2025, Номер 16

Опубликована: Апрель 29, 2025

Against the backdrop of increasing social stress and a faster pace life, psychological resilience as key attribute has become increasingly prominent. Physical activity is also significant factor influencing young students. This study aims to systematically review research progress on relationship between physical among It analyzes correlation two factors, explores mechanisms by which students contributes resilience. The objective motivate engage more actively in activities, thereby enhancing their Following Preferred Reporting Items for Systematic Reviews Meta-Analyses (PRISMA) statement, an extensive literature search was conducted across six electronic databases: Web Science, PubMed, ProQuest, Scopus, ScienceDirect, EBSCOhost. spanned from January 1, 2000, November 20, 2024. selected studies were subjected rigorous quality evaluation, relevant methodological outcome data extracted using standardized extraction form. Subsequently, meta-analysis included performed Stata 18 software, including heterogeneity testing assessment publication bias. After screening, total 21 included, exploring These employed Pearson analysis (14 studies), multiple regression (13 structural equation modeling (SEM) (eight studies). Using random-effects model combine effect sizes, average coefficient 0.249 (p < 0.001), promotion 0.195 path enhancement through 0.205 0.001). found positive students, with exerting impact Similarly, plays promotional role participation activities.

Язык: Английский

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Alleviating the Effects of the COVID-19 Pandemic on the Physical, Psychological Health, and Wellbeing of Students: Coping Behavior as a Mediator

Psychology Research and Behavior Management, Год журнала: 2023, Номер Volume 16, С. 5255 - 5270

Опубликована: Дек. 1, 2023

Background: Public health procedures under the COVID-19 pandemic lockdown policy negatively affect people's health. Students' physical issues have been increased due to restrictions which further impact their psychological and overall well-being. Objective: The research looks at influence of coping behavior in mitigating epidemic on students' physical/psychological general Methods: study's participants were chosen from a pool 2200 people using convenience sampling. Using an anonymous online poll, main data gathered. collected analyzed by Smart-PLS. Results: From eight direct correlations, seven found be true, except route -> wellbeing, was not true. Furthermore, it shown that mediating effect statistically significant routes mediation. Conclusion: Coping strategies role how person responds trying circumstances. Our results suggest had mediation reducing effects pandemic. It is concluded appropriate are effective adaptation protective barrier against damaging Keywords: behavior, pandemic, students, health,

Язык: Английский

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Multilayer Perceptron-Based Wearable Exercise-Related Heart Rate Variability Predicts Anxiety and Depression in College Students

Sensors, Год журнала: 2024, Номер 24(13), С. 4203 - 4203

Опубликована: Июнь 28, 2024

(1) Background: This study aims to investigate the correlation between heart rate variability (HRV) during exercise and recovery periods levels of anxiety depression among college students. Additionally, assesses accuracy a multilayer perceptron-based HRV analysis in predicting these emotional states. (2) Methods: A total 845 healthy students, aged 18 22, participated study. Participants completed self-assessment scales for (SAS PHQ-9). data were collected 5-min period post-exercise. The perceptron neural network model, which included several branches with identical configurations, was employed processing. (3) Results: Through 5-fold cross-validation approach, average 89.3% no anxiety, 83.6% mild 74.9% moderate severe anxiety. For levels, 90.1% depression, 84.2% 82.1% depression. predictive R-squared values scores 0.62 0.41, respectively. (4) Conclusions: demonstrated that students can effectively predict However, score prediction requires further improvement. related serve as non-invasive biomarker assessing psychological health.

Язык: Английский

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Impact of the COVID-19 Pandemic on Swedish Adolescents’ Mental Health, Psychosocial Functioning, Risk Behaviours, and Victimisation: Gender Differences and Implications

International Journal of Environmental Research and Public Health, Год журнала: 2024, Номер 21(5), С. 604 - 604

Опубликована: Май 9, 2024

The COVID-19 pandemic has shown varying effects on adolescents' mental health, psychosocial functioning, risk behaviours, and victimisation. This study aims to examine the changes reported by a sample of Swedish adolescents (

Язык: Английский

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Impact of the COVID-19 Pandemic on Swedish Adolescents’ Mental Health, Psychosocial Functioning, Risk Behaviours, and Victimisation: Gender Differences and Implications

Опубликована: Март 27, 2024

The COVID-19 pandemic has shown varying effects on adolescents’ mental health, psychosocial functioning, risk behaviours, and victimisation. This study aims to examine the changes reported by a sample of Swedish adolescents (N=1607) at end first year in relation these factors. Data was collected with an electronic survey between September 2020 February 2021, targeting upper-secondary high school students (aged 15-19 years). results indicate relatively low overall impact students, notable gender differences. Compared females, higher percentage male experiencing elevated levels anxiety, depression, sleep disturbances, anger, increased illicit drug use as consequences pandemic. In contrast, females demonstrated increase several salutogenic behaviours. Victimisation rates generally decreased during this period. These findings underscore importance heightened awareness among professionals within schools, social services, healthcare settings regarding distinct challenges encountered larger portion Sweden.

Язык: Английский

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Physical activity, immune system and hypertension: reflections and challenges for future pandemics based on learning from coronavirus disease 2019

Exploration of Immunology, Год журнала: 2024, Номер unknown, С. 211 - 217

Опубликована: Апрель 17, 2024

Язык: Английский

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Multi-dimensional impact of COVID-19 on active mobility in urban China: a scoping review of empirical knowledge

Frontiers in Public Health, Год журнала: 2024, Номер 12

Опубликована: Май 9, 2024

Active mobility, such as cycling and walking, is assuming a growing significance in the daily lives of urban residents China due to its positive impact on health environment. The COVID-19 epidemic has elicited significant changes behaviors, perceptions, intellectual viewpoints this domain, potentially altering residents’ physical activities long-term. This scoping review seeks delve into multi-dimensional influence active mobility China. A thorough investigation English Chinese studies up January 2024 was conducted, drawing from articles Web Science National Knowledge Infrastructure. Only empirical providing knowledge subject were selected review, which comprised 20 total. indicates that exhibited contradictory outcomes terms behavior. Besides, experiences during have significantly shaped citizens’ attitudes understanding mobility. repercussions ensuing restrictions exacerbate existing challenges faced by women, particularly those who are married, older adult, individuals with low incomes. results exhibit both resemblances idiosyncrasies when juxtaposed prior research conducted different nations. analysis also offers valuable insights for improving across individual, organizational, socio-political realms. current state field underscores need further endeavors employing diverse methodological approaches increased emphasis transformations anticipated post-epidemic era.

Язык: Английский

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