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Revisiting satisfaction with life: A hybrid study based on linear models and machine learning.

Weidong Zhu1, Qingchang Wu1, Bo Li2

  • 1School of Physical Education, Soochow University, Suzhou, 215021, China.

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Higher Health Literacy and Exercise Adherence boost life satisfaction in Chinese students. Rest Intolerance also positively predicts life satisfaction, suggesting a need for balanced health views amid academic pressure.

Keywords:
Chain mediationExercise adherenceHealth literacyMachine learningRest intoleranceSatisfaction with life

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Area of Science:

  • Health Psychology
  • Behavioral Science
  • Educational Psychology

Background:

  • The study investigates factors influencing Satisfaction with Life (SWLS) among Chinese university students, a demographic facing significant academic pressure ('involution' or 'neijuan').
  • It applies the Health Action Process Approach (HAPA) theory to understand the interplay between Health Literacy, Exercise Adherence (EAS), Rest Intolerance (RIS-8), and SWLS.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To examine the association between Health Literacy and Satisfaction with Life in Chinese university students.
  • To investigate the mediating role of Exercise Adherence and the influence of Rest Intolerance in this relationship.
  • To identify key predictors of Satisfaction with Life using both linear models and machine learning.

Main Methods:

  • A large-scale survey of 21,095 students from 104 Chinese universities using validated scales for Health Literacy, Exercise Adherence, Rest Intolerance, and Satisfaction with Life.
  • Statistical analyses included correlation, regression, and mediation tests.
  • Machine learning algorithms (Random Forest, KNN, XGBoost) with SHAP and PDP were employed for predictive modeling and interpretability.

Main Results:

  • Health Literacy (r=0.371) and Exercise Adherence (r=0.394) showed significant positive correlations with Satisfaction with Life (p<0.001).
  • Health Literacy was negatively correlated with Rest Intolerance (r=-0.081).
  • Exercise Adherence mediated the relationship between Health Literacy and Satisfaction with Life. XGBoost model identified Exercise Adherence, Health Literacy, and Rest Intolerance as key predictors, with non-linear relationships observed.

Conclusions:

  • Health Literacy directly and indirectly influences Satisfaction with Life among Chinese university students.
  • The unexpected positive association of Rest Intolerance with Satisfaction with Life may reflect societal pressures within 'involution', where perceived effort in health behaviors is valued.
  • Universities should promote a balanced perspective on health and rest, discouraging the use of health behaviors solely for competitive purposes.