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Multiple Intermediary Model Test of Adolescent Physical Exercise and Internet Addiction
Summary
Regular physical exercise in Beijing adolescents is linked to lower Internet addiction. Exercise boosts self-efficacy, self-control, and resilience, which mediate this protective effect.
Area of Science:
- Behavioral Psychology
- Adolescent Health
- Digital Well-being
Background:
- Internet addiction is a growing concern among adolescents.
- Psychological factors like self-efficacy, self-control, and resilience play a role in addiction.
- Physical exercise is increasingly recognized for its positive impact on mental health.
Purpose of the Study:
- To investigate the relationship between physical exercise and Internet addiction in Beijing adolescents.
- To examine the mediating roles of self-efficacy, self-control, and psychological resilience in this relationship.
- To propose evidence-based strategies for preventing adolescent Internet addiction through physical activity.
Main Methods:
- A questionnaire survey was administered to 466 high school students in Beijing.
- Data were analyzed using correlation analysis and a multiple intermediary structure model.
- Theories of self-efficacy, self-control, and psychological resilience provided the theoretical framework.
Main Results:
- Physical exercise significantly predicted higher self-efficacy, self-control, and psychological resilience.
- Self-efficacy, self-control, and psychological resilience were significant mediators in the relationship between physical exercise and Internet addiction.
- A significant indirect effect of physical exercise on Internet addiction was observed through these psychological factors.
Conclusions:
- Physical exercise can be a protective factor against Internet addiction in adolescents.
- Interventions promoting physical activity may help improve self-efficacy, self-control, and resilience, thereby reducing Internet addiction.
- Encouraging regular sports participation can be a strategy to combat adolescent Internet addiction.
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