Effects of physical exercise on non-suicidal self-injury in adolescents: the chain mediating role of perceived social support and self-concept

Yu, Haoran; Mu, Qinglei; Li, Ke

doi:10.3389/fpsyt.2023.1201863

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“…The results of the correlation analyses in this study showed that there was a significant positive correlation between physical activity and perceived social support among college students, thereby supporting the Hypothesis 1. The results of this study are consistent with previous findings (Yu et al, 2023). Engaging in regular physical activities contributes to improved physical strength and health among college students (Moylan et al, 2022; Shu et al, 2023), enhancing their self‐esteem and fostering confidence and positive attitudes in their daily lives (Baikoğlu et al, 2019).…”

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The relationship between physical activity and college students' perceived social support: The mediating role of social–emotional competence and its gender differences

Shu,

Chen,

Zhong

et al. 2024

Community & Applied Soc Psy

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The aim of this research was to examine the correlation among college students' physical activity, social–emotional abilities, gender and their perception of social support. The survey was conducted among 408 college students from Jiangsu, Shandong and Hubei provinces utilising the Perceived Social Support Scale, the Social–Emotional Competence Scale for Chinese College Students and the Physical Activity Scale (PARS‐3). SPSS 27.0 and the Process 4.1 plug‐in developed by Hayes were used to perform common method bias tests, independent samples t‐tests, descriptive statistics, correlation analyses, and moderated mediation model tests on the data. (1) After controlling for variables such as educational attainment and professional background, physical activity was found to exert a significant and favourable influence on college students' perception of social support (β = .11, p<.001). (2) The relationship between physical activity and college students' perception of social support was moderated by their social–emotional skills. The mediation effect size was calculated to be 54.33%. (3) Gender moderates the relationship between physical activity and college students' perceptions of social support (β = .09, t = 2.01, p<.05). Physical activity not only directly affects college students' perceived social support, but also indirectly through social–emotional competence; gender has a significant moderating effect on the direct effect of physical activity on college students' perceived social support. Specifically, female students had a more significant positive predictive effect on perceptual social support than male students. Please refer to the Supplementary Material section to find this article's .

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Section: Discussionsupporting

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The relationship between physical activity and college students' perceived social support: The mediating role of social–emotional competence and its gender differences

Shu,

Chen,

Zhong

et al. 2024

Community & Applied Soc Psy

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The Relationship Between Adolescent Peer Attachment and Social Anxiety: The Mediating Role of Self-Concept and the Moderating Role of Physical Exercise

Zhang,

Zhang

2024

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Background In recent years, with the increasing prominence of mental health issues among adolescents, social anxiety has become one of the focal points of research. Social anxiety not only affects adolescents' daily social interactions but can also trigger more severe psychological disorders, with instances like depression and social withdrawal. Therefore, understanding the key factors influencing adolescent social anxiety is crucial for psychological interventions and prevention. Existing studies have identified peer attachment, self-concept, and physical exercise as significant variables affecting adolescent social anxiety, yet the interaction mechanisms among them still require further exploration. Objective This research seeks to examine how peer attachment influences social anxiety in the adolescent age group, with a focus on the mediating impact of self-concept within this dynamic. Additionally, the study explores the moderating influence of physical exercise on the connections between peer attachment, self-concept, and social anxiety. Methods This study collected data using a questionnaire survey method, employing tools such as the Peer Attachment Scale, Self-Concept Clarity Scale, Adolescent Social Anxiety Scale, and Physical Activity Rating Scale-3. A total of 365 adolescents from three schools were surveyed to measure their self-reported responses regarding peer attachment, social anxiety, self-concept, and physical exercise. Descriptive statistics and Pearson correlation analysis were conducted to investigate the early associations among the variables, the mediating effect of self-concept was tested using PROCESS Macro Model 4 in SPSS 26.0, and Model 59 was utilized to explore the moderating role of physical exercise. Results The study revealed significant relationships among the variables examined. Adolescent attachment to peers substantially reduces the likelihood of experiencing social anxiety, with self-concept playing a partial mediating role in this relationship. Moreover, physical exercise significantly moderated this relationship: under elevated levels of physical activity, the impact of peer attachment in reducing social anxiety was more pronounced. Furthermore, enhancing the clarity of self-concept effectively reduced social anxiety regardless of the level of physical exercise, although the impact was not significantly influenced by the level of physical exercise. Conclusions and Implications This study uncovered the mechanism by which peer attachment indirectly influences social anxiety through self-concept and highlighted the significant moderating role of physical exercise in this process. The findings provide empirical evidence for interventions aimed at alleviating social anxiety in adolescents. It is recommended that educational and psychological guidance efforts focus on strengthening peer attachment, enhancing self-concept, and encouraging physical exercise as effective strategies to mitigate social anxiety among adolescents.

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The Impact of the Interactive Floor Device and Aerobic Training on Executive Functions in Children

Rymarczyk,

Makowska,

Hyniewska

2024

Children

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Background/Objectives: Considering the importance of physical activity on the development of cognitive functions in children, the aim of this study was to assess the effects of a ten-week training program using the Interactive Floor device (© Funtronic), i.e., a kinesthetic educational game, and aerobic activity training on executive functions in 9-year-old children. Given current knowledge of the advantages of gamification and on-task switching, stronger improvement was expected for the Interactive Floor device than aerobic exercise activities. Methods: Sixty-four children (29 boys/35 girls) were randomly assigned to the Interactive Floor (n = 22), Aerobic Training (n = 22), or Control groups (n = 20). The participants had their cognitive abilities assessed twice (pre- and post-intervention) using computer tests from the Vienna Test System (VTS) and subtests from the Wechsler Intelligence Scale for Children® Fifth Edition (WISC®-V). From VTS, the Stroop Test was used to measure inhibition and attentional control, while the Corsi Block test assessed visuospatial short-term working memory. To assess auditory working memory, the Digit Span subtest from the WISC®-V was applied. Additionally, fluid intelligence was estimated using Raven’s Progressive Matrices. Results: Repeated-measures mixed ANOVA and post hoc tests with Bonferroni correction for multiple comparisons showed that all intervention program groups improved in terms of intelligence and non-verbal abstract reasoning. The second significant finding in this study was that especially children from the Interactive Floor group developed their executive functions, i.e., inhibition and attentional control as well as their spatial short-term memory capacity. Conclusions: The results suggest that a combination of both physical exercise and cognitive games in the Interactive Floor group resulted in greater improvement in cognitive abilities in children than aerobic exercise or physical education lessons. It seems that a multidisciplinary approach combining physical and cognitive stimulation effectively promotes child development. Future programs aiming to improve cognitive skills in children should consider incorporating interactive and engaging activities that stimulate both the body and the mind.

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Effects of physical exercise on non-suicidal self-injury in adolescents: the chain mediating role of perceived social support and self-concept

Cited by 4 publications

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The relationship between physical activity and college students' perceived social support: The mediating role of social–emotional competence and its gender differences

The relationship between physical activity and college students' perceived social support: The mediating role of social–emotional competence and its gender differences

The Relationship Between Adolescent Peer Attachment and Social Anxiety: The Mediating Role of Self-Concept and the Moderating Role of Physical Exercise

The Impact of the Interactive Floor Device and Aerobic Training on Executive Functions in Children

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