The association between physical activity, self-efficacy, stress self-management and mental health among adolescents

This study aimed to explore the interplay between physical activity, self-efficacy, stress self-management and mental health among adolescents. The study gathered data from an online survey conducted among 400 Chinese middle school students (mean age = 13.74 years). The collected data were analyzed...

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Published in:Scientific reports 2024-03, Vol.14 (1), p.5488-5488, Article 5488
Main Authors: Zhang, Ge, Feng, Wanxuan, Zhao, Liangyu, Zhao, Xiuhan, Li, Tuojian
Format: Article
Language:English
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Adolescents
Disease management
Exercise
General self-efficacy
Humanities and Social Sciences
Mental health
multidisciplinary
Physical activity
Physical education
Science
Science (multidisciplinary)
Self-efficacy
Stress self-management
Teenagers
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Summary:This study aimed to explore the interplay between physical activity, self-efficacy, stress self-management and mental health among adolescents. The study gathered data from an online survey conducted among 400 Chinese middle school students (mean age = 13.74 years). The collected data were analyzed using SPSS 27.0 and PROCESS 4.1. The findings indicated a positive and significant relationship between physical activity, self-efficacy, stress self-management, and mental health. Notably, the association between physical activity and mental health was entirely mediated by self-efficacy and stress self-management. Moreover, self-efficacy and stress self-management exhibited a chain mediation effect on the relationship between physical activity and mental health. It is suggested that interventions focusing on physical activity should prioritize strategies for enhancing students’ self-efficacy and stress self-management skills as integral components of promoting adolescents’ mental health. Future research should delve into identifying specific types of physical activities that have a greater potential to enhance self-efficacy and stress self-management abilities.
ISSN:2045-2322
2045-2322
DOI:10.1038/s41598-024-56149-4