The impact of physical activity on mental health in obese female college students: the role of flow experience in mediation and intrinsic motivation in moderation

This research contributes to the existing literature on the mental health of obese female college students in the domain of sport psychology and offers a theoretical foundation for designing health promotion programs aimed at this group. The study recommends that future interventions prioritize boosting intrinsic motivation and fostering flow experiences to improve engagement and mental health outcomes for this population.

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Frontiers in Psychology
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2026-01-13
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https://doi.org/10.3389/fpsyg.2025.1694324
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Flow Experience in Various Fields
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The impact of physical activity on mental health in obese female college students: the role of flow experience in mediation and intrinsic motivation in moderation

Ying Huang, Zhongsheng Fu
Frontiers in Psychology
Flow Experience in Various Fields
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The impact of physical activity on mental health in obese female college students: the role of flow experience in mediation and intrinsic motivation in moderation

Ying Huang, Zhongsheng Fu
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This research contributes to the existing literature on the mental health of obese female college students in the domain of sport psychology and offers a theoretical foundation for designing health promotion programs aimed at this group. The study recommends that future interventions prioritize boosting intrinsic motivation and fostering flow experiences to improve engagement and mental health outcomes for this population.

Frontiers in PsychologyVol. 16
Military University (RU)
Gender equality
Openalex Percentile: Top 91%
Flow Experience in Various Fields
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