The influence of recreational angling on mental health among older adults: a self-determination theory perspective
Among 364 older recreational anglers, structural equation modeling showed that recreational angling behavior was positively associated with subjective well-being (total standardized effect = 0.17, <i>p</i> < 0.001). Autonomy, competence, and belonging partially mediated this association, accounting for approximately 21%, 14%, and 12% of the total effect, respectively.
Authors
- Xingxiao Yin
- Longjiang Chen
- X Zhang
- Lei Song
- Zhengyang Mei
- Jun Wang
Institutions
- Yunnan Normal University (CN)
- Southwest University (CN)
- Guangdong Medical College (CN)
- Shandong Academy of Social Sciences (CN)
Publication Details
- Journal
- Frontiers in Psychology
- Published
- 2026-01-12
- DOI
- https://doi.org/10.3389/fpsyg.2025.1745450
- Primary Topic
- Recreation, Leisure, Wilderness Management
- Type
- article
- Field-Weighted Citation Impact
- 0.00
Funders
- Southwest University
- Jilin Office of Philosophy and Social Science
- National Office for Philosophy and Social Sciences
- Yunnan Normal University