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Physical activity and subjective well-being: A chain mediating model

Year: 2025

Type: article

Abstract: Physical activity plays an important role in enhancing individual subjective wellbeing, but the mechanism underlying this effect is still under investigation. This study constructed a chain mediation model to explore the relationship between physical activity and subjective well-being among college students, incorporating the mediating effects of general self-efficacy and self-esteem. We recruited a sample of 1,184 Chinese college students, who completed four scales. Physical activity had a significant positive correlation with subjective well-being. Further, the direct effect of physical activity on subjective wellbeing was significant, and general self-efficacy and self-esteem had both independent and chain mediating effects on this relationship. Our results provide a theoretical basis and practical reference for improving the subjective well-being of college students.

Source: Social Behavior and Personality An International Journal

DOI: 10.2224/sbp.13856

Authors: Yanying Liu, Yao Tong, Guihua Huang

Institution: Zhaoqing University

Language: English

Topic: Psychological Well-being and Life Satisfaction

Subfield: Social Psychology

Field: Psychology

Domain: Social Sciences

SDG: Good health and well-being

Open Access status: diamond

OpenAlex ID: W4411390576

FWCI: 1.138

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Cited by: 1

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