ArticleBehavioral sciences (Basel, Switzerland)2024
Association between Active Commuting and Lifestyle Parameters with Mental Health Problems in Chilean Children and Adolescent.
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- Lifestyle Factors Associated with Perceived Stress Among Adolescents: The Indirect Role of Mediterranean Diet Adherence in the Screen Time-Stress Association.Healthcare (Basel, Switzerland) · 2026Article
- Association Between Food Habits with Mental Health and Executive Function in Chilean Children and Adolescents.Children (Basel, Switzerland) · 2025Article
- How does Internet use impact the mental health of social assistance recipients in China? Examining the chain mediating role of social support and family resilience.Frontiers in psychology · 2024Article
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Abstract
backgroundLittle is known about the association between active commuting (i.e., walking or cycling to school) with lifestyle parameters and mental health in youths. The objective of the present study was to investigate the association between mental health problems and symptoms of depression, anxiety, and stress with lifestyle (i.e., food habits, screen time, physical activity, and sleep quality), active commuting, and gender.
methodsA total of 511 children and adolescents (boys, n = 249; girls, n = 262) aged 10 to 17 years participated in the study. Lifestyle parameters and mental health were evaluated using the Depression Anxiety and Stress Scale (DASS-21).
resultsGirls reported higher levels of anxiety (
conclusionsActive commuting, lifestyle parameters, and gender were associated with mental health in children and adolescents. Moreover, girls reported higher levels of anxiety, symptoms of depression, and stress.
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