The relationship between physical activity intensity and subjective well-being in college students

2020 ◽  
pp. 1-6
Author(s):  
Zhanjia Zhang ◽  
Zhonghui He ◽  
Weiyun Chen
Keyword(s):  
Physical Activity ◽  
College Students ◽  
Well Being ◽  
Subjective Well Being ◽  
Physical Activity Intensity ◽  
Activity Intensity ◽  
The Relationship

scholarly journals Physical Activity Intensity Among Adolescents and Association With Parent–Adolescent Relationship and Well-Being

2018 ◽  
Vol 12 (5) ◽  
pp. 1530-1540 ◽  
Author(s):  
Vered Shennar-Golan ◽  
Ofra Walter
Keyword(s):  
Physical Activity ◽  
Leisure Time Physical Activity ◽  
Well Being ◽  
Childhood And Adolescence ◽  
Subjective Well Being ◽  
Physical Activity Intensity ◽  
Adolescent Relationships ◽  
Activity Intensity ◽  
Adolescent Relationship ◽  
The Relationship

Participation in physical activity (PA) provides young people significant health benefits, including improved well-being. However, large percentages of children and adolescents do not meet the recommendations for PA. Given that PA patterns are established during childhood and adolescence, and evolve within the context of the family, the current study explores the relationship between perceived parent–adolescent relationships and adolescents’ PA levels, body mass index (BMI), and subjective well-being. The study was conducted in Israel, and the sample included 233 participants (126 girls, 107 boys) aged 13 to 18 years. Participants self-reported the following measures: demographic information, BMI, the Godin-Shephard Leisure-Time Physical Activity Questionnaire, the Personal Well-Being Index, and parent–adolescent relationship. The data were analyzed using Pearson analyses, t tests, and regressions. A clear difference emerged in strenuous PA activity by sex [ t(223) = 2.1, p < .01]; the average strenuous PA was greater for boys ( M = 3.9, SD = 2.4) than for girls ( M = 1.8, SD = .2.4). Furthermore, different predictors of strenuous PA by sex were found: for boys, parent–adolescent relationship was a significant predictor; for girls, subjective well-being was a predictor. The findings can shed light on the need for different intervention programs for adolescent boys and girls to increase their involvement in PA.

Physical activity intensity and subjective well-being in healthy adults

2017 ◽  
Vol 24 (9) ◽  
pp. 1257-1267 ◽  
Author(s):  
Gregory A Panza ◽  
Beth A Taylor ◽  
Paul D Thompson ◽  
C Michael White ◽  
Linda S Pescatello
Keyword(s):  
Physical Activity ◽  
Sedentary Behavior ◽  
Well Being ◽  
Healthy Adults ◽  
Moderate Intensity ◽  
Subjective Well Being ◽  
Physical Activity Intensity ◽  
Psychological Well Being ◽  
Negatively Associated ◽  
Activity Intensity

The effect of physical activity intensity on subjective well-being has not been well established. We examined this relationship among 419 healthy adults using objective and subjective physical activity measurements (sample size varied among well-being assessments). For accelerometers, light-intensity physical activity positively associated with psychological well-being ( n = 150) and negatively associated with depression ( n = 99); moderate intensity negatively associated with pain severity ( n = 419) and positively associated with psychological well-being; sedentary behavior negatively associated with psychological well-being and positively associated with depression ( ps < .05). These findings were generally consistent with subjective measurements of physical activity (Question 8, Paffenbarger Questionnaire). Higher levels of sedentary behavior are associated with lower subjective well-being.

scholarly journals Associations Between Psychological Well-being And Physical Activity Intensity Among College Students

2021 ◽  
Vol 53 (8S) ◽  
pp. 324-324
Author(s):  
Michele Wolf Marenus ◽  
Ana Cahuas ◽  
Alexandra Murray ◽  
Haley Ottensoser ◽  
Katie Friedman ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Physical Activity ◽  
College Students ◽  
Well Being ◽  
Physical Activity Intensity ◽  
Psychological Well Being ◽  
Activity Intensity

Social support mediates the effect of forgiveness on subjective wellbeing in college students

2021 ◽  
Vol 49 (5) ◽  
pp. 1-9
Author(s):  
Junxiao Liu
Keyword(s):  
Social Support ◽  
College Students ◽  
Subjective Wellbeing ◽  
Well Being ◽  
Mediating Effect ◽  
Subjective Well Being ◽  
Interpersonal Forgiveness ◽  
Self Forgiveness ◽  
Social Support Scale ◽  
The Relationship

I explored the relationship between forgiveness and subjective well-being (SWB), and the mediating effect of social support in this relationship. Participants were 443 college students from Henan, China, who completed the Heartland Forgiveness Scale, Perceived Social Support Scale, and Subjective Well-Being Scale. The results show that both interpersonal forgiveness and self-forgiveness were significantly correlated with SWB. Moreover, social support partially mediated the effects of both self-forgiveness and interpersonal forgiveness on SWB. These findings extend prior research and elucidate how forgiveness can influence SWB in college students.

Examining the Relationship Between Physical Activity Intensity and Adiposity in Young Women

2015 ◽  
Vol 12 (6) ◽  
pp. 764-769 ◽  
Author(s):  
Bruce W. Bailey ◽  
Pamela Borup ◽  
James D. LeCheminant ◽  
Larry A. Tucker ◽  
Jacob Bromley
Keyword(s):  
Physical Activity ◽  
Body Composition ◽  
Body Fat ◽  
Young Women ◽  
Physical Activity Intensity ◽  
Fat Percentage ◽  
Bod Pod ◽  
Activity Intensity ◽  
Objectively Measured ◽  
The Relationship

Background:The purpose of this study was to assess the relationship between intensity of physical activity (PA) and body composition in 343 young women.Methods:Physical activity was objectively measured using accelerometers worn for 7 days in women 17 to 25 years. Body composition was assessed using the BOD POD.Results:Young women who spent less than 30 minutes a week performing vigorous PA had significantly higher body fat percentages than women who performed more than 30 minutes of vigorous PA per week (F = 4.54, P = .0113). Young women who spent less than 30 minutes per day in moderate to vigorous PA (MVPA) had significantly higher body fat percentages than those who obtained more than 30 minutes per day of MVPA (F = 7.47, P = .0066). Accumulating more than 90 minutes of MVPA per day was associated with the lowest percent body fat. For every 10 minutes spent in MVPA per day, the odds of having a body fat percentage above 32% decreased by 29% (P = .0002).Conclusion:Vigorous PA and MVPA are associated with lower adiposity. Young women should be encouraged to accumulate at least 30 minutes of MVPA per day, however getting more than 90 minutes a day is predictive of even lower levels of adiposity.

Exploring the Relationship Between College Students’ Barriers to Exercise and Motivation

2020 ◽  
Vol 33 (2) ◽  
Author(s):  
James W. Ball ◽  
Matthew R. Bice ◽  
Kimberly A. Maljak
Keyword(s):  
Physical Activity ◽  
College Students ◽  
Nontraditional Students ◽  
Well Being ◽  
Need Satisfaction ◽  
School Work ◽  
Psychological Need ◽  
Barriers To Exercise ◽  
Males And Females ◽  
The Relationship

Background: Demographics among college students are becoming increasingly diverse and the enrollment of students who are considered “nontraditional” is on the rise. Traditional and nontraditional students are faced with numerous physical activity barriers and increased responsibilities when it comes to balancing school, work, and physical activity. The purpose of this study was to examine relationships between college students’ barriers to exercise and motivation among traditional and nontraditional students. Furthermore, the study explored the relationships between college students’ barriers to exercise and motivation among males and females. Methods: Participants (n = 217) completed the Barriers to Being Active Questionnaire, the Psychological Need Satisfaction in Exercise Questionnaire, and the InternationalPhysical Activity Questionnaire. Results: The study found there were no differences among motivational factors, barriers to exercise, and traditional and nontraditional students. Females in this study reported significantly higher ratings of barriers compared to males. However, they reported higher ratings in the competence construct of Self-Determination Theory as compared to males. Conclusions: The current study,revealed traditional and nontraditional students, as well as males and females, all reported the same top three barriers to exercise that include: lack of time, energy, and willpower. Understanding college students’ motivation and barriers to physical activity is an important step in developing strategies to help them enhance their health and well-being. With the help of health professionals, college students can learn howto overcome these barriers.

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