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The impact of physical exercise on death anxiety in older adults

The chain-mediating role of self-efficacy and psychological resilience

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ID15517153
AuthorsFeixuan Li (Qufu Normal University), Jiahui Peng (0000-0003-2973-8028, Qufu Normal University, corresponding author), Da Zhou (0000-0002-9463-6637, Shandong University), Deqiao Zhou
Year2025
Volume16
Pages1608028-1608028
Publication date2025-11-20
Peer ReviewedYes
Open AccessYes
TypeARTICLE
VenueFrontiers in Psychiatry (JOURNAL)
Journal identifiersISSN: 1664-0640 • E-ISSN: 1664-0640
PublisherFrontiers Media (PUBLISHER • CH)
DOI10.3389/fpsyt.2025.1608028
PMID41356686
OpenAlexW4416387407
LanguageEN
References cited51

Our cross-sectional findings suggest that physical exercise is not only directly associated with lower death anxiety in older adults, but may also be linked through a chain of psychological resources involving self-efficacy and psychological resilience. These findings offer a theoretical basis for future longitudinal and interventional research aimed at constructing integrated "exercise-psychology" intervention models

Anxiety · Death anxiety · Intervention (counseling · Physical activity · Physical exercise · Psychological intervention · Psychological resilience · Aging and Gerontology Research · Death Anxiety and Social Exclusion · Grief, Bereavement, and Mental Health

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