This analysis shows an association between body image, sports participation, and obesity among college students, suggesting targeted health promotion interventions may be beneficial.
Key Points
College students with positive body image exhibited lower body fat rates, showcasing the importance of psychological factors.
The structural equation model indicated significant effects of sports participation and body image on body fat rate, with normalized values of -3.37 and -6.81.
Data collection involved a convenience sample of 539 university students in Zhejiang province, achieving a response rate of 93.32%.
Health promotion interventions are particularly crucial in university settings for managing rising obesity levels among students.