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December 5, 2025Frontiers in PsychologyOpen Access

The impact of physical activity on social support among Chinese college students: the mediating role of physical self-esteem and the moderating effect of gender

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BWBaojian WeiHJHui Jiang

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Analysis reveals that physical activity enhances social support in female students, indicating gender differences in outcomes.

Key Points

  • Physical activity significantly enhances social support in Chinese college students, influencing their social networks.
  • The study found an indirect effect of physical self-esteem on social support, accounting for about 33% of the impact.
  • Multi-level statistical analyses were performed using the SPSS PROCESS macro to examine mediation and moderation effects.
  • Findings highlight the need for gender-sensitive approaches in physical activity programs for improved mental health.

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Wei et al. (2025) studied this question.

synapsesocial.com/papers/693231118e51979591dce01ahttps://doi.org/10.3389/fpsyg.2025.1695555
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