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ArticlePsychiatry and clinical psychopharmacology2025

A Network Meta-Analysis of the Effects of the Choice of Exercise Mode on the Character of Children and Adolescents.

Lulu Dong, Binghai Ke, Liang Chen

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Article in Psychiatry and clinical psychopharmacology, 2025. The graph could read no effect estimate from its abstract, so it casts no vote on the map. Cited by 1 paper.

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Lulu DongFujian Polytechnic Normal University School of Physical Education, Fuzhou, China.ORCID 0009-0009-1540-2815
Binghai KeFujian Polytechnic Normal University School of Physical Education, Fuzhou, China.ORCID 0009-0005-7039-3019
Liang ChenFujian Normal University School of Physical Education and Sport Sciences, Fuzhou, China.ORCID 0009-0008-1979-4708

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Abstract

Background: To compare the effects of different exercise modalities on personality development in children and adolescents, providing support for the design of physical education programs. Methods: Randomized controlled trials (RCTs) published between 1950 and 2023 were retrieved from the Web of Science, PubMed, and China National Knowledge Infrastructure (CNKI) databases. Quality assessment was conducted using Review Manager 5.3, and network meta-analysis was performed using R Studio/ADDIS 1.16.6. Results: The effects varied by age group. Children: Combined exercise-cognition training was most effective in reducing anxiety and depression; game-based activities enhanced vitality. Adolescents: Tai Chi and yoga reduced anxiety, while fitness training improved vitality. Conclusion: Psychology-movement training (PMT) significantly alleviates anxiety and depression in children (50-60 minutes/session, ≥6 months) but may exacerbate depressive symptoms in adolescents. Tai Chi/yoga combined with aerobic/strength exercises reduces anxiety in adolescents. Aerobic/ strength training (4 sessions per week, 25-30 minutes per session, 50%-85% HRmax) boosts vitality and reduces hostility. Game-based activities and moderate Tai Chi/yoga (5 sessions per week, ≥30 minutes per session) significantly enhance vitality. Team training improves athletic competence but has no significant effect on emotional outcomes.

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PMID40936450
PMCPMC12633483

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