High School Sport Participation: Does It Have an Impact on the Physical Activity Self-efficacy of Adolescent Males?

Downs, Michael; Strachan, Leisha

doi:10.13189/saj.2016.040102

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“…The positive impact of PA on self-efficacy in the study is not surprising, and the finding is in line with the previous studies [ 29 , 30 , 31 ]. Also being consistent with the existing literature, self-efficacy has a negative impact on AP [ 11 , 34 , 35 , 36 ].…”

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“…Self-efficacy refers to beliefs in one’s capabilities to organize and execute the courses of action required to produce given attainments [ 26 , 27 ]. Research has found that PA was positively related to self-efficacy in adolescents and older adults [ 28 , 29 , 30 ]. The positive relationship between PA and self-efficacy was also found in college students, and the higher PA intensity, the higher level of self-efficacy [ 31 ].…”

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The Relationship between Physical Activity and Academic Procrastination in Chinese College Students: The Mediating Role of Self-Efficacy

Ren

Liu

Feng

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Background: Academic procrastination (AP) has been a common problematic behavior in college students. While physical activity (PA) has been reported to increase self-efficacy and reduce AP, less is known about the potential relationships among them. Therefore, this study aimed to investigate the mediating effect of self-efficacy on the relationship between PA and AP. Methods: 687 Chinese college students (51% males, 49% females) aged 17–23 years (M = 19.59, SD = 0.89) participated in the study. PA, self-efficacy, and AP were assessed using the Physical Activity Rating Scale-3 (PARS-3), the Generalized Self-Efficacy Scale, and the Procrastination Assessment Scale-Students (PASS), respectively. Pearson correlation analysis, linear regression analysis, and mediation analysis were used to analyze the data. Results: (1) PA has a significant and negative impact on college students’ AP, (2) PA has a significant and positive impact on college students’ self-efficacy; (3) self-efficacy has a significant and negative impact on AP in college students; and (4) self-efficacy significantly mediates the relationship between PA and AP. Conclusions: PA is an effective intervention for directly and indirectly decreasing college students’ AP. Therefore, more intervention efforts should focus on the promotion of PA in higher education to improve students’ self-efficacy and thus, to reduce AP among college students.

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confidence: 99%

The Relationship between Physical Activity and Academic Procrastination in Chinese College Students: The Mediating Role of Self-Efficacy

Ren

Liu

Feng

et al. 2021

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“…With the development of activity psychology, the positive benefits of physical activity for mental health have been widely recognized (Sexton et al, 1989;Xiao, 2015). Among these benefits, physical activity plays a crucial role in improving selfefficacy (Downs and Strachan, 2016). After vigorous running or cycling, an individual's self-efficacy increases (McAuley et al, 1995).…”

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The Relationship Between Physical Activity and Emotional Intelligence in College Students: The Mediating Role of Self-Efficacy

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Background: College students are an inexhaustible driving force for social development, and college students with good physical and psychological qualities can better adapt to changes in the external environment. The purpose of this study was to explore the intrinsic relationship of physical activity and emotional intelligence among college students and to determine the primary role of self-efficacy in their relationships.Methods: Eight hundred thirty-five college students from two comprehensive universities in Southwest China, whose average age was 20.13 ± 1.06 years old, were investigated using the Physical Activity Rating Scale (PARS-3), Chinese Emotional Intelligence Scale (EIS), General Self-Efficacy Scale (GSES), and other measuring tools. SPSS 22.0 software was used to analyze and process the data with Independent sample t-test, One-way ANOVA, Pearson correlation analysis, and regression analysis, and Amos 21.0 software was used to build the structural equation model. Results:(1) In terms of physical activity amount, self-efficacy, and emotional intelligence, male college students scored higher than female students. Furthermore, college students in humanities and social sciences had lower self-efficacy. In contrast, senior students had the lowest levels of physical activity and self-efficacy, and there was no discipline or grade distribution difference in emotional intelligence. (2) Physical activity amount was positively correlated with emotional intelligence (r = 0.24, P < 0.001) and with self-efficacy (r = 0.26, P < 0.001), and self-efficacy was positively correlated with emotional intelligence in college students (r = 0.18, P < 0.001). (3) Self-efficacy played a partial mediating role between physical activity and emotional intelligence in college students (ES = 0.06). Conclusion:Regular physical activity can improve the self-efficacy and emotional intelligence of college students, and effectively promote the physical and mental development of students.

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“…CS exerts a completely mediating effect, in which NC plays a mediating role while the PC does not exert a significant mediating effect. The effect of PA on improving CS is probably because PA improves the level of psychological capital appreciation (PCA) and body-esteem of college students [97,98]. Performing moderate-to-high intensity PA can enhance the adolescent's sense of self-efficacy, which optimizes their CS [77].…”

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The Mediating Effect of Coping Style on Physical Activity and Negative Affect Caused by Public Health Emergencies: Evidence from Chinese College Students

Liu

Wang

You

2021

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In this study, we explored the relationship between physical activity (PA), coping style (CS) and negative affect caused by public health emergencies (PHENA), to examine if CS can play a mediating role between PA and PHENA, and analyzed the different effects of positive coping (PC) and negative coping (NC). Using the method of random sampling, 700 students from four universities in Beijing and Shanghai were recruited to complete questionnaires about PA, CS and PHENA. Data collection was conducted through online and offline questionnaires. Firstly, there is a significant correlation between PA, CS and PHENA. Secondly, PA can negatively predict PHENA, and PA has positive impact on PC and negative impact on NC. Thirdly, the mediating role of NC related to PHENA is significant, the mediating role of PC related to PHENA is not significant. College students’ participation in physical activity can reduce the probability of adopting negative coping mechanisms, thereby alleviating the PHENA.

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High School Sport Participation: Does It Have an Impact on the Physical Activity Self-efficacy of Adolescent Males?

Cited by 13 publications

References 55 publications

The Relationship between Physical Activity and Academic Procrastination in Chinese College Students: The Mediating Role of Self-Efficacy

The Relationship between Physical Activity and Academic Procrastination in Chinese College Students: The Mediating Role of Self-Efficacy

The Relationship Between Physical Activity and Emotional Intelligence in College Students: The Mediating Role of Self-Efficacy

The Mediating Effect of Coping Style on Physical Activity and Negative Affect Caused by Public Health Emergencies: Evidence from Chinese College Students

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