A study on the relationship between college students’ physical exercise and feelings of inferiority: The mediating effect of social support
This study emphasizes the importance of integrating physical exercise and social support, providing evidence-based intervention recommendations for improving students' mental health. By validating the dual-pathway model, the research offers theoretical support and practical significance for promoting students' mental health through physical exercise and social support.
Authors
- Xiaozhong Peng (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-9592-9554)
- Mingcong Tang (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-6257-9746)
- Ting Yu (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0003-2132-5499)
- Hongshen Wang (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0009-0007-8947-0234)
- Hang Lei (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0001-5027-9159)
- Weisong Chen
Institutions
- Chengdu Sport University (CN)
Publication Details
- Journal
- PLoS ONE
- Published
- 2025-05-07
- DOI
- https://doi.org/10.1371/journal.pone.0321685
- Citations
- 1
- Primary Topic
- Behavioral Health and Interventions
- Type
- article
- Field-Weighted Citation Impact
- 1.54