The relationship between physical activity and mental health of middle school students: the chain mediating role of negative emotions and self-efficacy.

ABSTRACT:

Objective

To explore the relationship between mental health and physical activity (PA) in middle school students, and examining the roles of negative emotions and self-efficacy in the relationship.

Methods

Data from 1,134 Chinese middle school students (50.2% females, 49.8% males; M _age = 15.18, SD_age = 2.00) were collected using the Physical Activity Rating Scale (PARS-3), Positive and Negative Affect Scale (PANAS), General Self-Efficacy Scale (GSES), and Middle School Student Mental Health Scale (MSSMHS).

Results

(1) There is a significant positive correlation between PA and mental health (r = 0.16, p < 0.01), and the direct path of PA on mental health is significant (t = 2.101, p < 0.01). (2) PA negatively pr

SUBMITTER: Yan HM 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC11456433 | biostudies-literature | 2024

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature