articleScientific ReportsMar 6, 2024GOLD OA

The association between physical activity, self-efficacy, stress self-management and mental health among adolescents

GZGe ZhangWFWanxuan FengLZLiangyu ZhaoXZXiuhan ZhaoTLTuojian Li

Shandong University

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Abstract

This study aimed to explore the interplay between physical activity, self-efficacy, stress self-management and mental health among adolescents. The study gathered data from an online survey conducted among 400 Chinese middle school students (mean age = 13.74 years). The collected data were analyzed using SPSS 27.0 and PROCESS 4.1. The findings indicated a positive and significant relationship between physical activity, self-efficacy, stress self-management, and mental health. Notably, the association between physical activity and mental health was entirely mediated by self-efficacy and stress self-management. Moreover, self-efficacy and stress self-management exhibited a chain mediation effect on the…

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  • Mental health
  • Self-efficacy
  • Mediation
  • Stress management
  • Psychological intervention
  • Association (psychology)
  • Physical activity
  • Psychology
UN Sustainable Development Goals
  • Quality Education
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