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Psychological and Emotional Changes after Physical Exercise

A special issue of Healthcare (ISSN 2227-9032).

Deadline for manuscript submissions: closed (29 February 2024) | Viewed by 2465

Special Issue Editor

Dr. Alberto Moreno Domínguez

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Faculty of Physical Activity and Sports Sciences, University of Extremadura, 10003 Cáceres, Spain
Interests: physical exercise; sport psychology; educational sport; sport training

Special Issue Information

Dear Colleagues,

Actually, society is subjected to various professional, personal or academic pressures that lead to a high level of stress. Research is focusing on this problem, with the aim of finding solutions to help improve people's quality of life. Moreover, there is a major problem of youth anxiety and stress that is producing a high number of mental disorders, with fatal outcomes in some cases.

In this sense, research in the field of Physical Activity and Health Sciences has demonstrated the importance of physical exercise as a means of preventing these diseases, favouring changes in lifestyles and health. These changes are not only physical changes, but also psychological and emotional changes, which are fundamental to favour a greater predisposition towards the practice of physical activity.

So, with this Special Issue we want to compile research studies on physical exercise and the benefits on psychological and emotional variables: motivation, basic psychological needs, adherence to physical activity, perception of ability and competence, self-confidence, among others, in different practice contexts: recreational physical activity in young people and adolescents, physical exercise in the elderly and senior people, sports practice in training ages, physical education classes at different academic levels, physical exercise and fitness.

Dr. Alberto Moreno Domínguez
Guest Editor

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Keywords

  • mental health
  • physical activity
  • physical exercise
  • physical education
  • psychological and emotional variables

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Community Exercise Program Participation and Mental Well-Being in the U.S. Texas–Mexico Border Region
by Alma G. Ochoa Del-Toro, Lisa A. Mitchell-Bennett, Michael Machiorlatti, Candace A. Robledo, Amanda C. Davé, Rebecca N. Lozoya and Belinda M. Reininger
Healthcare 2023, 11(22), 2946; https://doi.org/10.3390/healthcare11222946 - 11 Nov 2023
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Hispanics are disproportionately affected by low rates of physical activity and high rates of chronic diseases. Hispanics generally and Mexican Americans specifically are underrepresented in research on physical activity and its impact on mental well-being. Some community-based interventions have been effective in increasing [...] Read more.
Hispanics are disproportionately affected by low rates of physical activity and high rates of chronic diseases. Hispanics generally and Mexican Americans specifically are underrepresented in research on physical activity and its impact on mental well-being. Some community-based interventions have been effective in increasing physical activity among Hispanics. This study examined data from a sample of low-income Hispanic participants in free community exercise classes to characterize the association between self-reported frequency of exercise class attendance, intensity of physical activity, and participant well-being. As part of two cross-sectional samples recruited from a stratified random sample of community exercise classes, 302 participants completed a questionnaire consisting of a modified version of the Godin-Shephard Leisure-Time Exercise Questionnaire (LTEQ) and the Mental Health Continuum Short Form (MHC-SF). Adjusted logistic regression analyses indicated that those who achieve mild, moderate, and strenuous self-reported physical activity have 130% higher odds (p = 0.0422) of positive mental well-being after adjustment for age, frequency of attendance, and self-reported health. This study provides evidence that the intensity of physical activity is associated with flourishing mental well-being among Hispanic adults. The association between physical activity and mental well-being is more pronounced when considering participants engaged in mild levels of physical activity. The study further provides insight into the planning and development of community-based physical activity programming tailored to low-income populations. Full article
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The Relationship between MZ Generation Screen Golf Participants’ Participation Motivation, Self-Esteem, and Psychological Happiness
by Hyeon Jae Lee, Ji-Hye Yang and Chul-Ho Bum
Healthcare 2023, 11(18), 2548; https://doi.org/10.3390/healthcare11182548 - 14 Sep 2023
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The purpose of this study is to analyze and clarify the relationship between the MZ generation’s participation motivation in screen golf, self-esteem, and psychological happiness. To reach the goals of this study, 300 MZ generation screen golf participants were selected for this study. [...] Read more.
The purpose of this study is to analyze and clarify the relationship between the MZ generation’s participation motivation in screen golf, self-esteem, and psychological happiness. To reach the goals of this study, 300 MZ generation screen golf participants were selected for this study. Accordingly, a questionnaire was distributed and 275 questionnaires were used for this study, excluding the answers that were omitted or unfaithful. SPSS Version 29.0 was used to show the frequency analysis, exploratory factor analysis, correlation analysis, and multiple regression analysis of the research. The results of this study are as follows. First, it was found that the participation motivation of MZ generation screen golf participants had significant effects on positive self-esteem. Second, it was found that the participation motivation of MZ generation screen golf participants had significant effects on negative self-esteem. Third, it was found that the participation motivation of MZ generation screen golf participants had significant effects on psychological happiness. Fourth, it was found that the self-esteem of MZ generation screen golf participants had significant effects on psychological happiness. This study shows how to screen golf as part of a healthy leisure culture for the MZ generation and can enhance its psychological factors. Full article
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