An evaluation of physical activity levels and mental health among young people: a cross-sectional study

This research shows that participation in physical activity increases university students' mental resilience, reduces their psychological vulnerability and supports their mental well-being. In particular, walking and moderate physical activity were found to have the strongest effects. The results emphasise that physical activity promotion is a critical requirement for improving students' mental health.

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BMC Psychology
Published
2025-03-05
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https://doi.org/10.1186/s40359-025-02533-2
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9
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Physical Activity and Health
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An evaluation of physical activity levels and mental health among young people: a cross-sectional study

Utku Işık, İsa KAVALCI, Gökhan ÇAKIR
9 citations
BMC Psychology
Physical Activity and Health
10.48
article

An evaluation of physical activity levels and mental health among young people: a cross-sectional study

Utku Işık, İsa KAVALCI, Gökhan ÇAKIR
article en
9 citations

Abstract

This research shows that participation in physical activity increases university students' mental resilience, reduces their psychological vulnerability and supports their mental well-being. In particular, walking and moderate physical activity were found to have the strongest effects. The results emphasise that physical activity promotion is a critical requirement for improving students' mental health.

BMC PsychologyVol. 13(1)
Recep Tayyip Erdoğan University (TR), Ege University (TR)
Openalex Percentile: Top 2%
Physical Activity and Health
10.48
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