Prosocial behaviors as a serial mediator in the association between psychological resilience and meaning in life among sports science students: a cross-sectional study

The findings indicate that prosocial behaviors play a key role in strengthening the link between psychological resilience and meaning in life. The mediation analysis showed that psychological resilience does not directly predict meaning in life; rather, its effect emerges primarily through prosocial behaviors. These results suggest that integrating resilience-building and prosocial behavior-oriented activities into teacher and coach education programs may be an effective strategy to enhance students' sense of meaning and well-being. Such targeted interventions not only contribute to students' personal growth but also strengthen their professional readiness, highlighting their practical importance for educational and training contexts.