Unlocking student well-being: the serial mediation of screen time and emotion management ability in the physical activity-life satisfaction link, moderated by health literacy

This research elucidates the influence of physical activity, screen time, and emotional management ability on the Satisfaction with Life of university students. The results suggest that interventions targeting increased physical activity, reduced screen time, and enhanced emotion regulation may effectively promote Satisfaction with Life among this demographic. It is recommended that future interventions integrate evidence-based strategies for fostering healthy screen time practices, emotion regulation training, and comprehensive health education to optimize the physical and mental health of university students.