ArticleBJPsych open2025
Examining the relationships of happiness and emotional symptoms, regular exercise and demographic characteristics among adolescents seeking psychological services: cross-sectional study with mediation analysis.
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- Direct and indirect effects of physical exercise on life satisfaction and quality of life in Chinese adolescents during the COVID-19 pandemic.Frontiers in public health · 2026Article
- More active, less aggressive! Understanding how physical activity reduces aggressive behavior among Chinese adolescents: a three-wave mediation model.Frontiers in psychology · 2025Article
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Abstract
backgroundAdolescence marks a critical transition period, with significant mental health challenges including anxiety and depression symptoms that affect long-term happiness. There has been a lack of research exploring the factors mediating adolescent happiness.
aimsTo investigate the mediating effects of anxiety and depression on adolescent happiness, as well as the contributions of sociodemographic factors.
methodsWe recruited 392 adolescents. Anxiety symptoms, depression symptoms and happiness were assessed by the seven-item Generalized Anxiety Disorder scale, nine-item Patient Health Questionnaire and single-item happiness scale, respectively. Self-administered questionnaires were used to collect sociodemographic information.
resultsSpearman correlation analysis showed significant negative correlations of happiness with anxiety (
conclusionThe findings of this study highlight the intricate interplay of mental health issues, lifestyle factors and adolescent happiness and emphasise the need for comprehensive interventions focusing on enhancing physical activity and addressing psychological health to foster happiness among adolescents.
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