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Physical self-perception as mediator between physical activity and quality of life among Chinese university students.
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- From physical-mental synergy to health action: the mechanism path of promoting physical activity based on the interaction of cognitive body assessment and affective body assessment.Frontiers in psychology · 2026Article
- The mediating role of physical self-perception and the moderating effect of gender in the association between physical activity and psychological well-being among young recreational participants.Frontiers in psychology · 2026Article
- The mediating role of self-perceived health and fitness in the relationship between physical activity and quality of life among individuals with physical disabilities: the moderating effect of self-esteem.Frontiers in psychology · 2026Article
- Physical activity and marital satisfaction among teachers: a mediation model of self-esteem, spirituality, and psychological distress.Frontiers in sports and active living · 2026Article
- Vigorous physical activity is associated with mental well-being: indirect associations via resilience and physical self-esteem in university students.Frontiers in psychology · 2025Article
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Abstract
This study examined the mediating role of physical self-perception profile (PSPP) in the relationship between physical activity (PA) and quality of life (QoL) among China university students. A total of 420 students from five public universities in China participated in this quantitative study. Data were collected using the International Physical Activity Questionnaire-Short Form, the PSPP, and the World Health Organization Quality of Life-BREF. Correlation and mediation analyses were conducted using SPSS 27 and SmartPLS 4.0. The results indicated moderate positive correlations among PA, PSPP, and QoL. Mediation analysis showed that PSPP partially mediated the relationship between PA and QoL, with a Variance Accounted For of 28.8%. PA significantly predicted PSPP (β = 0.54, p < 0.001) and QoL (β = 0.42, p < 0.001), while PSPP also significantly predicted QoL (β = 0.31, p < 0.001). The findings of this study underscore the importance of PSPP in promoting health and QoL among university students. Integrating strategies to enhance PSPP may strengthen wellness promotion initiatives within higher education settings. The model involving PA, PSPP, and QoL variables will allow university administrators, healthcare professionals, researchers, and the general public to better estimate the expected physical activity involvement.
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