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ArticleBMC public health2024

The effect of physical fitness on psychological health: evidence from Chinese university students.

Shuzhen Ma, Yanqi Xu, Simao Xu, Zhicheng Guo

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Article in BMC public health, 2024. The graph could read no effect estimate from its abstract, so it casts no vote on the map. Cited by 8 papers.

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Shuzhen MaCollege of Public Administration, Guilin University of Technology, Guilin, 541004, China. mashuzhen@glut.edu.cn.ORCID 0009-0009-9325-4539
Yanqi XuCollege of Materials Science and Engineering, Key Laboratory of New Processing Technology for Nonferrous Metals and Materials, Collaborative Innovation Center for Exploration of Nonferrous Metal Deposits and Efficient Utilization of Resources, Ministry of Education, Guilin University of Technology, Guilin, 541004, China.
Simao XuCollege of Sports Medicine and health, Chengdu Sports University, Chengdu, 61004, China.
Zhicheng GuoPublic physical education Department, Guangxi Arts and Crafts School, Liuzhou, 545005, China.

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6 · The paper itself

Abstract

backgroundDespite frequent discussions on the link between physical and mental health, the specific impact of physical fitness on mental well-being is yet to be fully established.

methodThis study, carried out between January 2022 and August 2023, involved 4,484 Chinese University students from eight universities located in various regions of China. It aimed to examine the association between physical fitness on psychological well-being. Descriptive statistics, t-tests, and logistic regression were used to analyze the association between physical fitness indicators (e.g., Body Mass Index (BMI), vital capacity, and endurance running) and mental health, assessed using Symptom Checklist-90 (SCL-90). All procedures were ethically approved, and participants consented to take part in.

resultsOur analysis revealed that BMI, vital capacity, and endurance running scores significantly influence mental health indicators. Specifically, a 1-point increase in BMI increases the likelihood of an abnormal psychological state by 10.9%, while a similar increase in vital capacity and endurance running decreases the risk by 2.1% and 4.1%, respectively. In contrast, reaction time, lower limb explosiveness, flexibility, and muscle strength showed no significant effects on psychological states (p > 0.05).

conclusionImprovements in BMI, vital capacity, and endurance running capabilities are associated with better mental health outcomes, highlighting their potential importance in enhancing overall well-being.

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Body Mass IndexMental HealthPhysical FitnessStudentsAdolescentAdultChinaFemaleHumansMaleUniversitiesVital CapacityYoung AdultMental healthPhysical fitnessUniversity students

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PMCPMC11106851

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