Sleep quality and stress as influences on college students' physical activity participation: a cross-sectional study.

ABSTRACT:

Objective

This study examines the relationship between sleep, stress, and exercise among college students, as these factors are significantly associated with their well-being, academic performance, and quality of life. Understanding their interconnections is crucial for promoting healthy behaviors.

Methods

Conducted from March to April 2025 at Xuzhou Medical University, the study involved distributing 840 electronic questionnaires to undergraduate, graduate, and doctoral students, yielding 796 valid responses (94.76% response rate). We used the Physical Activity Rating Scale-3 (PARS-3), Perceived Stress Scale (PSS-14), and Athens Insomnia Scale (AIS) to assess physical activity, stress, and sleep quality, respectively. Statistical analyses included multifactorial ANOVA, Spea

SUBMITTER: Wang H 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC12554725 | biostudies-literature | 2025

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature