Association Between Physical Activity Level, Quality of Life Determinants, Internet Use, and Orthorexia Among Sport Science Students Living in Naples: An Observational Study.

ABSTRACT:

Background

In recent years, growing attention has been paid to the lifestyle factors that influence young adults' well-being. University students represent young adults at risk of Sedentary Behavior (SB) and mental distress. Sport Science students represent a health-conscious population, less prone to mental distress. This study aims to investigate the associations between physical activity (PA) levels, different determinants of quality of life (QoL), orthorexia nervosa (ON) symptoms, and internet use among Sport Science students living in Naples.

Methods

An online survey comprising General Data (GD) and eight validated questionnaires was used to assess PA levels, mood, sleep quality, eating habits, and digital behavior in a population of university students enrolled in Spor

SUBMITTER: Vitucci D 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC12897135 | biostudies-literature | 2026 Jan

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature