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Impact of physical exercise habit on career decision-making behavior in college students: a chain mediating effect of self-efficacy and psychological resilience

Year: 2025

Type: article

Abstract: Objective: To explore the mechanism through which physical exercise habits influence college students' career decision-making behavior, and to verify the independent and chain mediation effects of self-efficacy and psychological resilience within this relationship. Methods: Using stratified random sampling, questionnaires were distributed to universities students across China, and valid questionnaires were collected. The Physical Activity Rating Scale (PARS-3), General Self-Efficacy Scale (GSES), Connor-Davidson Resilience Scale (CD-RISC-10), and Career Decision-Making Difficulty Scale (CDMP) were employed. Structural equation modeling and the Bootstrap method were used to test the chain mediation effect. Results: Physical exercise habits significantly and positively influenced career decision-making ability. Both self-efficacy and psychological resilience served as independent mediators. The chain mediation path from self-efficacy to psychological resilience was significant. The mediation effects accounted for 39.6% of the total effect. Conclusion: Physical exercise significantly and positively influences career decision-making behavior by enhancing self-efficacy and psychological resilience, with self-efficacy and psychological resilience forming a chain transmission mechanism.

Source: Frontiers in Psychology

DOI: 10.3389/fpsyg.2025.1647860

Authors: Chuanjie Niu, Deng Jiaxin, Yongfeng Liu

Institution: Chengdu Sport University

Language: English

Topic: Career Development and Diversity

Subfield: Safety Research

Field: Social Sciences

Domain: Social Sciences

SDG: Good health and well-being

Open Access status: gold

Estimated APC paid: $3,801