Association between physical exercise and innovative behavior among university students: the mediating role of learning engagement

(1) The research results revealed a significant interrelationship among physical exercise levels, learning engagement and innovative behaviors among college students. (2) Physical exercise was a significant predictor of innovative behavior and further indirectly influences it through the mediating role of learning engagement.

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Frontiers in Psychology
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2026-02-13
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https://doi.org/10.3389/fpsyg.2026.1749634
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Education, Achievement, and Giftedness
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Abstract

(1) The research results revealed a significant interrelationship among physical exercise levels, learning engagement and innovative behaviors among college students. (2) Physical exercise was a significant predictor of innovative behavior and further indirectly influences it through the mediating role of learning engagement.

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