Examining the relationship between physical activity psychological well-being and stress in a college population

The present study evaluated the relationship between perceived stress and psychological well-being moderated by physical activity in college-age participants. Previous research suggests physical activity relates to lower stress levels (Nguyen‐Michel, Unger, Hamilton, & Spruijt‐Metz, 2006). Additionally, research has found physical activity is connected with overall well-being and lower levels of mental health issues. The results from an online survey collection (n=291) suggest that physical activity, at least as operationalized in the study, does not moderate the relationship between perceived stress and psychological well-being. However, perceived stress does have a significant relationship with psychological well-being. Also, the motive for physical activity, interest and enjoyment is a significant predictor of physical activity. But, fitness as a motive for physical activity is not a significant predictor of physical activity. Conscientiousness does not significantly affect the relationship with physical activity. Students who display positive affect are more likely to participate in physical activity.

Grantor dc:publisher

University of Tennessee at Chattanooga

Author dc:creator

• Wike, Hannah K.

Contributors dc:contributor

• Weathington, Bart L.
• Biderman, Michael D.; Cunningham, Christopher J. L.
• College of Arts and Sciences

• College students -- Health and hygiene
• College students -- Psychology
• Stress (Physiology)

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• https://rightsstatements.org/page/InC/1.0/?language=en

Language dc:language

English, eng

Repository record dc:identifier

https://scholar.utc.edu/theses/180

OAI identifier oai:identifier

oai:scholar.utc.edu:theses-1319