Yuanyuan Hao¹, Dongye Lyu², Siyu Zhang¹, Bin Guo^3,*, Jin Yan^4,*

International Journal of Mental Health Promotion, Vol.26, No.10, pp. 865-873, 2024, DOI:10.32604/ijmhp.2024.055231 - 31 October 2024

Abstract Background: Youth emerge as an essential period in forming lifelong health and well-being. During adolescence, physical activity (PA) improves cardiovascular health, fitness levels, and the prevention of chronic illnesses, and the positive effect is also extended to the mental realm, as PA reduces symptoms of anxiety and depression. Therefore, the current study aims to enhance our understanding of the correlation between sports participation and depressive symptoms. Additionally, it seeks to explore how demographics such as gender, age, and race can shape these connections. Methods: The research sample was established by utilising the U.S. Youth Risk… More >

Zhiyan Xiao¹, Scott Doig², Haowen Wu^3,*, Lei Wang⁴

International Journal of Mental Health Promotion, Vol.24, No.5, pp. 739-747, 2022, DOI:10.32604/ijmhp.2022.019395 - 27 July 2022

Abstract This study aimed to explore associations of sport participation with anxiety and depressive symptoms among Chinese minority adolescents. A cross-sectional study was conducted among Chinese adolescents in Tibet. A convenience sample method was used to select participants. Finally, 1452 students completed the survey and 1421 (52.10% girls, Grades 4–9, 13.46 ± 1.41 years old) adolescents met the inclusion criteria of analysis. Sociodemographic variables, sport participation, depression and anxiety were evaluated by self-reported questionnaires. Among 1421 participants, 80% of adolescents lived in rural area and more than four fifths of participants had siblings. The parent’s education… More >