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College students' self-leadership and exercise adherence: The mediating role of self-control

Year: 2025

Type: article

Abstract: Given the slow improvement in Chinese college students' physical health and the limited effectiveness of existing interventions, this study investigated the structural relationships between self-leadership, self-control, and exercise adherence with the aim of improving college students' physical health. We collected data from 530 Chinese college students through a survey. The results of correlation and mediation analysis revealed that self-leadership positively predicted both self-control and exercise adherence, and self-control played a mediating role in the relationship between self-leadership and exercise adherence. These findings elucidate the mechanism through which college students' self-leadership influences their exercise adherence, thereby validating the crucial roles of self-leadership and self-control. Specifically, enhancing selfmanagement capabilities will contribute to individuals' improved exercise adherence, providing significant implications for promoting exercise compliance among college students.

Source: Social Behavior and Personality An International Journal

DOI: 10.2224/sbp.15683

Authors: Ruiqing Yin, Jie Cai

Institution: Shandong University of Finance and Economics

Language: English

Topic: Motivation and Self-Concept in Sports

Subfield: Social Psychology

Field: Psychology

Domain: Social Sciences

SDG: Good health and well-being

Open Access status: diamond

OpenAlex ID: W7117316904

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