Chinese college students Covid-19 phobia and negative moods

Moderating effects of physical exercise behavior

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ID22067614
AuthorsShan-shan Han (0000-0003-2906-7551, Nantong University), Yahui Han (Kyonggi University), Ya-hui Han, Wenxia Tong (Yangzhou University), Wen-xia Tong (0000-0001-9509-836X), Guang-Xu Wang (0000-0002-1347-0365), Guangxu Wang (0000-0002-1745-9956, Henan Normal University), Youzhi Ke (Shanghai University of Sport), You-zhi Ke, Shuqiao Meng (0000-0001-6989-9921, Yangzhou University), Shu-qiao Meng, Qiang Guo (0000-0001-8123-2636, Shangqiu Normal University), Zhong-lei Cui (Shangqiu Normal University), Junyong Zhang (0000-0001-7753-9520, Henan University of Economic and Law), Jun-yong Zhang, Yu-peng Ye (Jinggangshan University), Yao Zhang (0000-0002-8694-5245, ZhengZhou Shengda University Of Economics, Business & Management), Ya-xing Li (0000-0002-2730-1060, Shangqiu Normal University), Bo Li (0000-0002-7801-0319, Nantong University, corresponding author)
Year2022
Volume10
Pages1046326-1046326
Publication date2022-12-01
Open AccessYes
TypeARTICLE
VenueFrontiers in Public Health (JOURNAL)
Journal identifiersISSN: 2296-2565 • E-ISSN: 2296-2565
PublisherFrontiers Media SA (PUBLISHER • CH)
DOI10.3389/fpubh.2022.1046326
PMID36530687
OpenAlexW4310523600
LanguageEN
Citations received5
References cited42

Objective We investigated the effects of COVID-19 fear on negative moods among college students, and assessed the efficacy of physical exercise behavior as a moderator variable. Methods This was a cross-sectional study. Students from three colleges and universities in Shangqiu City, Henan Province and Yangzhou City, Jiangsu Province were enrolled in this study, which was performed during the COVID-19 pandemic using an online questionnaire. A total of 3,133 college students completed the questionnaire. Measurement tools included the COVID-19 Phobia Scale (C19P-S), Depression-Anxiety-Stress Self-Rating Scale (DASS), and the Physical Activity Behavior Scale (PARS-3). Results During the COVID-19 pandemic, the rates of depression, anxiety, and stressful negative moods among college students were 35.5, 65.5, and 10.95%, respectively; there was a positive correlation between COVID-19 fear and negative moods among college students ( r = 0.479, p < 0.001), which was negatively correlated with physical exercise behavior ( r = −0.4, p < 0.001); the regulating effects of physical exercise behavior were significant (ΔR2 = 0.04, p < 0.001). Conclusion The rate of negative moods among college students is high, and the fear for COVID-19 is one of the key factors that lead to negative moods. Physical exercise can modulate the impact of COVID-19 fear among college students on negative moods. Studies should elucidate on mental health issues among different populations during the COVID-19 pandemic

2019-20 coronavirus outbreak · Clinical Psychology · COVID-19 and Mental Health · Medicine · Mental Health Research Topics · Mindfulness and Compassion Interventions · Psychology · Virology

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