The impact of physical exercise on internalizing and externalizing problem behaviors among middle school students: correlation and regression prediction analysis
Physical exercise has a significant positive impact on reducing externalizing problem behaviors, especially impulsivity, hostility, and aggressiveness, among middle school students. However, its effects on internalizing behaviors are relatively limited. Intervention strategies should consider individual characteristics such as gender and location to maximize effectiveness.
Authors
- Jingtao Wu (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-5308-0329)
- Wanli Zang (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-9712-4557)
- Wenjun Yu (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-2095-4923)
- Hu Jun (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-4728-6996)
- Xing‐Ming Zhao (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-4531-3970)
- Yanhong Shao (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-8029-5309)
Institutions
- Harbin University (CN)
- Leshan Normal University (CN)
- Yancheng Teachers University (CN)
Publication Details
- Journal
- Child and Adolescent Psychiatry and Mental Health
- Published
- 2025-04-25
- DOI
- https://doi.org/10.1186/s13034-025-00903-7
- Citations
- 6
- Primary Topic
- Behavioral Health and Interventions
- Type
- article
- Field-Weighted Citation Impact
- 9.26
Funders
- Strong
- Government of Jiangsu Province
- National Office for Philosophy and Social Sciences