Impact of Physical Exercise on College Students' Loneliness: The Mediating Role of Social Support

Authors

  • Chaoyi Ma School of Economics and Management, Chengdu Sport University, Chengdu China
  • Dan Johnston Georgia College & State University, Milledgeville, GA, USA
  • Kyungyeol Kim Kongju National University, Gongju-si, Chungcheongnam-do,Korea
  • Yi Zhang School of Physical Education, Shanghai University, Shanghai, China

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.14738/assrj.116.17192

Keywords:

loneliness, physical exercise, social support, college student

Abstract

This study examines the impact of physical exercise on loneliness among college students, as well as the role of social support as a mediating variable. An online questionnaire measuring loneliness, physical exercise level, and social support was administered to a sample of 1,175 college students in China. Structural equation modeling analysis shows the significant negative effect of physical exercise on loneliness. Social support is found to be negatively associated with loneliness. Social support plays a partial mediating role. The preset research introduces social support as an intermediary variable, which highlights its significance in enhancing  physical exercise and reducing a sense of loneliness for college-age individuals

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Published

2024-06-30

How to Cite

Ma, C., Johnston, D., Kim, K., & Zhang, Y. (2024). Impact of Physical Exercise on College Students’ Loneliness: The Mediating Role of Social Support. Advances in Social Sciences Research Journal, 11(6), 281–301. https://doi.org/10.14738/assrj.116.17192

Issue

Vol. 11 No. 6 (2024): Advances in Social Sciences Research Journal

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