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Examining the interplay between mental health indicators and quality of life measures among first-year law students: a cross-sectional study.

Rаul-Ioаn Muntean, Valentina Stefanica, Daniel Rosu, Alexandru Boncu, Iulian Stoian, Mihaela Oravitan

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Rаul-Ioаn MunteanDepartment of Physical Education and Sport, Faculty of Law and Social Sciences, University "1 Decembrie 1918" of Alba Iulia, Alba Iulia, Alba, Romania.
Valentina StefanicaDepartment of Physical Education and Sport, Faculty of Sciences, Physical Education and Informatics, National University of Science and Technology Politehnica Bucharest, Pitesti University Center, Pitesti, Romania.ORCID 0000-0003-4031-1412
Daniel RosuDepartment of Physical Education and Sport, Faculty of Sciences, Physical Education and Informatics, National University of Science and Technology Politehnica Bucharest, Pitesti University Center, Pitesti, Romania.ORCID 0009-0005-2701-7501
Alexandru BoncuDepartament of Physical Therapy and Special Motricity, Faculty of Physical Education and Sport, West University of Timisoara, Timisoara, Timis, Romania.
Iulian StoianDepartment of Environmental Sciences, Physics, Physical Education and Sport, Faculty of Science, "Lucian Blaga" University of Sibiu, Sibiu, Sibiu, Romania.
Mihaela OravitanDepartament of Physical Therapy and Special Motricity, Faculty of Physical Education and Sport, West University of Timisoara, Timisoara, Timis, Romania.

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Introduction: This research explores the intricate relationships between mental health indicators (depression, stress, and anxiety) and various dimensions of quality of life among first-year law students. The study aims to understand how affective valence, mood states, physical activity, body image perception, and social relations influence mental health outcomes. Methods: Data were collected from 75 first-year law students (46 females, 29 males), a group predominantly composed of young adults with limited financial means, living in various housing situations, primarily within urban environments, and generally reporting low levels of physical activity. Standardized questionnaires were used to assess mental health and quality of life, including the Depression, Anxiety, and Stress Scale-21 Items (DASS-21), Feeling Scale (FS), Exercise-Induced Feeling Inventory (EIFI), Modified Baecke Physical Activity Questionnaire (MBPAQ), World Health Organization Quality of Life-BREF (WHOQOL-BREF), and Contour Drawing Rating Scale (CDRS). Descriptive statistics, Pearson correlation, and regression analysis were employed to analyze the data. Results: The analysis revealed significant correlations between depression (mean = 5.97, SD = 4.21), stress (mean = 7.81, SD = 4.80), and anxiety (mean = 6.17, SD = 4.58) with affective valence ( Conclusions: These findings underscore the complex interplay between mental health indicators and various dimensions of quality of life, emphasizing the necessity for a comprehensive approach to mental health care. By identifying these predictors, we have gained a clearer understanding of the factors that impact mental health in this specific population. The insights gained highlight the value of interventions aimed at improving mood, increasing physical activity, enhancing body image, and strengthening social connections. These targeted strategies could effectively address mental health issues and promote well-being among law students. Future research should further investigate these relationships and develop tailored interventions to better support students' mental health. This study contributes to understanding the complex interplay between mental health and quality of life, offering a foundation for both practical interventions and future research.

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AnxietyDepressionMental HealthQuality of LifeStudentsAdolescentAdultBody ImageCross-Sectional StudiesExerciseFemaleHumansMaleStress, PsychologicalSurveys and QuestionnairesYoung AdultMental wellness assessmentPsychological well-being evaluationRelationships analysisStatistical modeling approachStudent population survey

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