Resilience, physical activity and life satisfaction in Greek nursing students: the mediating role of body appreciation.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Nursing students are more likely to experience psychological distress and face emotional challenges due to early exposure to clinical settings and direct patient care. Resilience and life satisfaction are critical for academic success and future occupational longevity. This study examined the relationship between resilience, physical activity, and life satisfaction, focusing on the mediating role of body appreciation.

Methods

A cross-sectional study was conducted among 324 nursing students from all accredited nursing departments in Greece. Participants completed a battery of questionnaires, including the Body Appreciation Scale (BAS-2), the Connor-Davidson Resilience Scale (CD-RISC-10), the International Physical Activity Questionnaire (IPAQ), and the Satisfaction

SUBMITTER: Manomenidis G 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC12706895 | biostudies-literature | 2025 Dec

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature