ArticleFrontiers in psychology2025
The impact of physical exercise on mental health and the relationship among physical exercise, emotional regulation and suicidal ideation in Chinese medical students.
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- Daily physical activity associated with suicidal ideation in college students: an ecological momentary assessment study.Frontiers in psychology · 2026Article
- The longitudinal relationship between helicopter parenting and depressive symptoms among university students: the serial mediating roles of exercise behavior and physical self-esteem.Frontiers in psychology · 2026Article
- Can middle school students counteract academic burnout through physical exercise? A cross-sectional study from China.Frontiers in psychology · 2026Article
- Relationship between physical exercise and quality of life in Chinese college students: the chain mediating effect of psychological flourishing and optimistic intelligence.BMC psychology · 2025Article
- Suicide in rural agrarian culture: revealing the micro dimensions of suicidal behavior in Gunungkidul Regency, Indonesia.Frontiers in sociology · 2025Article
- Impact of physical activity on Chinese college students' "going into the world" psychology: chain mediating effects of hardiness and positive academic emotions.Frontiers in psychology · 2025Article
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Abstract
Background: This study aims to investigate the mediating role of emotional regulation in the relationship between physical exercise and suicidal ideation among Chinese medical students. The study specifically examined how exercise-induced enhancement of emotional regulatory capacity may mitigate suicide risk through neurobiological and psychological pathways. Methods: A cross-sectional study assessed 852 medical students using the Physical Activity Rating Scale-3 (PARS-3) to categorize exercise intensity (low: 51.9%; moderate: 25.9%; high: 22.2%). Suicidal ideation was measured with the Positive and Negative Suicide Ideation Scale (PANSI), emotional regulation capacity with the Emotion Regulation Questionnaire (ERQ), and psychological symptoms with the Symptom Checklist-90 (SCL-90). Independent t-tests, ANOVA tests, and mediation modeling were used for analysis. Results: The prevalence of suicidal ideation was 8.10% (69/852), consistent with national epidemiological data. Males exhibited significantly lower depression (Δ = -1.24, Conclusion: The physical exercise habits of medical students are intricately linked to their mental and emotional well-being. It is recommended that medical institutions intensify efforts to promote physical exercise and encourage greater participation among medical students. This proactive approach can contribute to reducing suicidal ideation among medical students and enhancing their overall mental health.
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