Examining recovery experiences as a mediator between physical activity and study-related stress and well-being during prolonged exam preparation at university.

ABSTRACT: Prolonged study periods such as preparing for comprehensive exams pose a significant source of chronic stress for university students. According to the Conservation of Resources Theory, the replenishment of resources during leisure time is essential to a successful stress recovery process. This study examined the role of recovery experiences as a mediator of the relationship between physical activity as one specific recovery activity and both study-related stress and well-being. We applied a longitudinal design and approached students on three measurement occasions over seven months. The sample consisted of N = 56 advanced law students enrolled at one large German university who were all in their exam preparation to take their final exams. Students gave self-reports on their respective lev

SUBMITTER: Reschke T 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC11257242 | biostudies-literature | 2024

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature