The dual impact of physical exercise on university students’ mental health: the chain mediating effects of mindfulness and psychological resilience

The dual impact of physical exercise on university students’ mental health: the chain mediating effects of mindfulness and psychological resilience

IntroductionMental health issues among university students are increasingly prominent, and effective interventions are urgently needed. Physical exercise has shown potential in improving mental health, but the underlying mechanisms remain unclear. Based on the Conservation of Resources (COR) theory...

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Main Author:	Jian Guo
Format:	Article
Language:	English
Published:	Frontiers Media S.A. 2025-04-01
Series:	Frontiers in Psychology
Subjects:	physical exercise mindfulness psychological resilience mental health university students the dual-factor model of mental health
Online Access:	https://www.frontiersin.org/articles/10.3389/fpsyg.2025.1545370/full
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