Self-determination theory applied to physical education: A systematic review and meta-analysis.

D Vasconcellos, PD Parker, T Hilland… - Journal of …, 2020 - psycnet.apa.org
In this review we examine the evidence regarding self-determination theory within the
school physical education context. We applied a multilevel structural equation modeling …

Physical activity and depression: Towards understanding the antidepressant mechanisms of physical activity

A Kandola, G Ashdown-Franks, J Hendrikse… - Neuroscience & …, 2019 - Elsevier
Physical activity can treat and prevent depressive symptoms, but its antidepressant
mechanisms are yet to be established. In this review, we comprehensively assess key …

The relationship between adult attachment and mental health: A meta-analysis.

X Zhang, J Li, F Xie, X Chen, W Xu… - Journal of Personality …, 2022 - psycnet.apa.org
Attachment theory provides a framework for understanding the correlations among
interpersonal relationships, stress, and health. Moreover, adult attachment is an important …

The relationship between physical activity and mental health in a sample of the UK public: A cross-sectional study during the implementation of COVID-19 social …

L Jacob, MA Tully, Y Barnett, GF Lopez-Sanchez… - Mental health and …, 2020 - Elsevier
Aim The aim of the present study was to investigate the cross-sectional association between
physical activity levels with depressive symptoms, anxiety symptoms, and positive mental …

Physical activity for cognitive health promotion: an overview of the underlying neurobiological mechanisms

C Chen, S Nakagawa - Ageing research reviews, 2023 - Elsevier
Physical activity is one of the modifiable factors of cognitive decline and dementia with the
strongest evidence. Although many influential reviews have illustrated the neurobiological …

Happiness and health

A Steptoe - Annual review of public health, 2019 - annualreviews.org
Research into the relationship between happiness and health is developing rapidly,
exploring the possibility that impaired happiness is not only a consequence of ill-health but …

Do we need physical activity guidelines for mental health: What does the evidence tell us?

M Teychenne, RL White, J Richards, FB Schuch… - Mental health and …, 2020 - Elsevier
The aims of this commentary are to (1) examine the current global physical activity
recommendations for adults and its relation to mental health, based on findings from meta …

The roles of physical activity, exercise, and fitness in promoting resilience during adolescence: effects on mental well-being and brain development

BR Belcher, J Zink, A Azad, CE Campbell… - Biological psychiatry …, 2021 - Elsevier
Adolescence is a critical yet vulnerable period for developing behaviors important for mental
well-being. The existing literature suggests that physical activity (PA), exercise, and aerobic …

The case for systems thinking about climate change and mental health

HL Berry, TD Waite, KBG Dear, AG Capon… - Nature climate …, 2018 - nature.com
It is increasingly necessary to quantify the impacts of climate change on populations, and to
quantify the effectiveness of mitigation and adaptation strategies. Despite growing interest in …

[HTML][HTML] Martial arts, combat sports, and mental health in adults: A systematic review

S Ciaccioni, O Castro, F Bahrami… - Psychology of sport and …, 2024 - Elsevier
Martial arts (MA) and combat sports (CS) are physical activities that may be associated with
health-related outcomes. The aim of this systematic review was to synthesize and evaluate …