Dynamic bidirectional association between physical activity and mental health among college students: research progress and future perspectives
10.16835/j.cnki.1000-9817.2026149
- VernacularTitle:大学生体力活动与心理健康动态双向关联研究进展与展望
- Author:
TANG Derui, CHEN Jingnan, ZHANG Mingchen, ZHOU Nan
1
Author Information
1. Whole Person Education Centre, School of General Education, Beijing Normal-Hong Kong Baptist University, Zhuhai 519000, Guangdong Province, China
- Publication Type:Journal Article
- Keywords:
Physical activity;
Mental health;
Bidirectional relationship;
Students
- From:
Chinese Journal of School Health
2026;47(7):1056-1059
- CountryChina
- Language:Chinese
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Abstract:
Abstract:To consolidate existing evidence and clarify the association between physical activity (PA) and mental health among college students, through a systematic review of domestic and foreign literature, the study summarizes the dynamic bidirectional relationship between college students PA and mental health (including mood, depression, anxiety, sleep, and life satisfaction), and explores underlying mechanisms. The results indicate that PA could improve mood, alleviate depression and anxiety, promote better sleep, and improve life satisfaction, whereas mental health status can also have a reverse impact on PA motivation and behavioral patterns. In conclusion, a dynamic two way relationship exists between the two, and future research should further refine measurement, design, and methodology to provide a basis for promoting mental health in colleges.
- Full text:202609161504307915大学生体力活动与心理健康动态双向关联研究进展与展望.pdf
