Effect of physical exercise on negative emotions in Chinese university students: The mediating effect of self-efficacy
Physical exercise among university students typically comprises light workouts, associated with a high prevalence of anxiety symptoms. Self-efficacy acts as a mediator in the effects of physical exercise on negative emotions within this group.
Authors
- Yang-Sheng Zhang (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0009-0003-7785-1399)
- Yu-peng Ye
- Shanshan Han (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-7382-6028)
- Guoyou Qin (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-1413-3117)
- Chuan-Yi Xu
Institutions
- Jinggangshan University (CN)
- Guangxi University (CN)
- Lingnan Normal University (CN)
- Nantong University (CN)
- Guangxi University of Chinese Medicine (CN)
- Nanjing Xiaozhuang University (CN)
- Hanjiang Normal University
Publication Details
- Journal
- Heliyon
- Published
- 2024-08-29
- DOI
- https://doi.org/10.1016/j.heliyon.2024.e37194
- Citations
- 20
- Primary Topic
- Psychological Well-being and Life Satisfaction
- Type
- article
- Field-Weighted Citation Impact
- 12.87
Funders
- Government of Jiangsu Province
- Nantong University