Geonho Na1, Ryewon Ma2,*, Heetae Cho1,*
International Journal of Mental Health Promotion, Vol.27, No.12, pp. 1867-1882, 2025, DOI:10.32604/ijmhp.2025.073087
- 31 December 2025
Abstract Background: Academic achievement is an important indicator of student development, and its pursuit should be considered alongside students’ mental health and overall quality of life. Traditional martial arts, as an educational activity that emphasizes self-discipline, communal values, and positive emotional experiences, may support key psychological factors related to learning, such as optimism, school belonging, and well-being. However, how these factors are connected to academic achievement has not been fully examined. Therefore, this study investigated the associations between these psychological resources and academic achievement among students participating in traditional martial arts training. Methods: Data were collected from… More >