ArticleFrontiers in psychology2025
Mechanisms of the impact of exercise intervention on college students' mental health: a longitudinal experimental study using swimming as an example.
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- Blue health among children, adolescents, and youth psychological well-being: a systematic review of swimming and aquatic therapy for mental health.Frontiers in psychology · 2025Pooled it
- Examining the relationship between physical activity and sleep among university students.Frontiers in sports and active living · 2025Article
- Effects of outdoor sports on college students' learning burnout: a multiple mediation model of social support and self-regulation.Frontiers in psychology · 2025Article
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Abstract
Introduction: With the growing prevalence of mental health issues among college students, there is a pressing need for effective and accessible intervention strategies. This study explores the potential of swimming as a structured intervention to improve students' emotional well-being, social adaptation, and academic stress management. Methods: A 15-week swimming intervention program was implemented among 44 college students, who were randomly assigned to either an experimental group (swimming intervention) or a control group (no intervention). Psychological assessments were conducted before and after the intervention to evaluate changes in emotional state, social functioning, and academic stress. Results: Students in the experimental group showed significant improvements in emotional stability (3.85 ± 0.78 vs. 3.52 ± 0.80, Discussion: The findings demonstrate that a structured swimming program can be an effective intervention for enhancing mental health among college students. It fosters emotional regulation, strengthens social ties, and improves coping strategies for academic stress. Further research is recommended to assess the long-term benefits and generalizability across broader populations.
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