Physical activity habits prevent psychological distress in female academic students: The multiple mediating role of physical and psychosocial parameters

• DOI: 10.1016/j.heliyon.2024.e26626
• Publication Date: 2024-02-18T02:04:15Z
• Authors: A. Levante; S. Quarta; M. Massaro; N. Calabriso; M.A. Carluccio; F. Damiano; F. Pollice; L. Siculella; F. Lecciso
• Keywords: Psychological Distress

Psychological distress is recognised as the most common mental health difficulty in emerging adult (18-to-24-year-old) female academic students. This study aimed to test a novel model positing physical activity habits protective factor for psychological through mediating role of and parameters. Adherence Mediterranean diet self-reported status were included Self-reported time spent on leisure activities parameters considered.