The impact of skill-oriented and spirit-oriented chinese martial arts on mental health and character development in university students: A mixed-methods study
The combined skill and spirit-oriented CMA model not only enhances physical abilities but also promotes psychological growth, character development, and a more positive life perspective. These findings highlight the importance of integrating mind-body training for promoting both mental health and personal development in university students.
Authors
- Lizhong Chi (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0009-0007-6717-6261)
- Yue Zhang (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0009-0007-8930-0403)
- Na Xu (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-4680-8027)
- Pengfei Ren (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0001-8002-0623)
- Xiaoqin Wang (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-3999-0772)
- Mingliang Liu (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0001-8491-8115)
Institutions
- Shandong Sport University (CN)
- University of International Relations (CN)
- Beijing Sport University (CN)
- Zhejiang University of Finance and Economics (CN)
Publication Details
- Journal
- Acta Psychologica
- Published
- 2025-12-01
- DOI
- https://doi.org/10.1016/j.actpsy.2025.105976
- Primary Topic
- Martial Arts: Techniques, Psychology, and Education
- Type
- article
- Field-Weighted Citation Impact
- 0.00