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ArticleiScience2025

Alleviating adolescent stress, anxiety, and fear through music and sports games during the COVID-19 pandemic: A randomized controlled trial.

Jiarun Wu, Garry Kuan, Abdulwali Sabo, Yee Cheng Kueh, Frank J H Lu

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5 authors.

Jiarun WuSchool of Physical Health, Guizhou University of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Guiyang, Guizhou, China.
Garry KuanExercise and Sports Science Programme, School of Health Sciences, Universiti Sains Malaysia, Kubang Kerian 16150, Kelantan, Malaysia.
Abdulwali SaboBiostatistics and Research Methodology Unit, School of Medical Sciences, Universiti Sains Malaysia, Kota Bharu 16150, Kelantan, Malaysia.
Yee Cheng KuehBiostatistics and Research Methodology Unit, School of Medical Sciences, Universiti Sains Malaysia, Kota Bharu 16150, Kelantan, Malaysia.
Frank J H LuDepartment of Physical Education, Chinese Culture University, Taipei, Taiwan.

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6 · The paper itself

Abstract

This study assessed the effects of combining music with sports games on stress and anxiety relief in adolescents during the COVID-19 pandemic. Methods: In an 8-week randomized trial, 200 participants were divided into four groups: music-only, sports-only, combined music and sports, and a control group (traditional exercise). Stress (SAVE-6), anxiety (FCV-19), SpO

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PMID40687833
PMCPMC12274692

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