The relationship between parental support for exercise and depression: The mediating effects of physical exercise and physical self-esteem.

ABSTRACT: The mental health challenges among Chinese college students have become a pressing social concern. This study examined the relationship between parental support for exercise and depression among freshmen and also explored the mediating role of physical exercise and physical self-esteem. Utilizing the Parental Exercise Support Scale, Depression Self-Rating Scale, Physical Activity Rating Scale, and Physical Self-Esteem Scale, a questionnaire survey was conducted. Convenient samples from two universities were recruited by university teachers, which included 766 university freshmen. Correlation and linear regression analyses were employed to assess the overall associations while bootstrapping method was used to test mediation effects. Results indicated significant correlations between parenta

SUBMITTER: Wang C 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC11198773 | biostudies-literature | 2024

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature