Exploring the mediating roles of sport commitment and resilience between life satisfaction and social anxiety among Chinese primary school students.

ABSTRACT:

Background

The mental health of children and adolescents has become urgent global concerns, particularly in China, where intense academic competition, societal pressures, and fast-paced lifestyles exacerbate psychological challenges. These factors significantly hinder healthy psychological development, underscoring the need for innovative approaches to address youth subjective wellbeing. This study investigates the mediating roles of resilience and sport commitment in the relationship between social anxiety and life satisfaction.

Methods

A cross-sectional design was employed, involving 948 primary school students (446 females, 502 males) from four major Chinese cities. Participants completed an online survey assessing sport commitment, life satisfaction, resilience (personal

SUBMITTER: Kan W 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC12627039 | biostudies-literature | 2025

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature