Ways of unraveling how and why physical activity influences mental health through statistical mediation analyses

Cerin, Ester

doi:10.1016/j.mhpa.2010.06.002

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“…76 To enable robust meta-analyses, future studies should report standardized regression coefficients for the following: (1) the effect of interventions on potential mechanisms; (2) the effect of interventions on mental health outcomes; and (3) the association between changes in potential mechanisms and changes in mental health outcomes. Researchers are encouraged to answer the following research questions and provide support for our conceptual model.…”

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Physical Activity for Cognitive and Mental Health in Youth: A Systematic Review of Mechanisms

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CONTEXT: Physical activity can improve cognitive and mental health, but the underlying mechanisms have not been established. OBJECTIVE:To present a conceptual model explaining the mechanisms for the effect of physical activity on cognitive and mental health in young people and to conduct a systematic review of the evidence.DATA SOURCES: Six electronic databases (PubMed, PsycINFO, SCOPUS, Ovid Medline, SportDiscus, and Embase) were used.STUDY SELECTION: School-, home-, or community-based physical activity intervention or laboratory-based exercise interventions were assessed. Studies were eligible if they reported statistical analyses of changes in the following: (1) cognition or mental health; and (2) neurobiological, psychosocial, and behavioral mechanisms.DATA EXTRACTION: Data relating to methods, assessment period, participant characteristics, intervention type, setting, and facilitator/delivery were extracted. RESULTS:Twenty-five articles reporting results from 22 studies were included. Mechanisms studied were neurobiological (6 studies), psychosocial (18 studies), and behavioral (2 studies). Significant changes in at least 1 potential neurobiological mechanism were reported in 5 studies, and significant effects for at least 1 cognitive outcome were also found in 5 studies. One of 2 studies reported a significant effect for self-regulation, but neither study reported a significant impact on mental health. LIMITATIONS:Small number of studies and high levels of study heterogeneity. CONCLUSIONS:The strongest evidence was found for improvements in physical self-perceptions, which accompanied enhanced self-esteem in the majority of studies measuring these outcomes. Few studies examined neurobiological and behavioral mechanisms, and we were unable to draw conclusions regarding their role in enhancing cognitive and mental health.

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Physical Activity for Cognitive and Mental Health in Youth: A Systematic Review of Mechanisms

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“…Research on associations between sport participation and loneliness is scarce, and this study attempts to meet the call for a better understanding of mechanisms that may explain the association between sport participation and personal well-being outcomes (Cerin 2010).…”

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“…Potential third variables may elucidate the relation between participation and loneliness, and subsequently contribute to a further understanding of why they are related. Indeed, Cerin (2010) stated that mediation analyses of both cross-sectional data and longitudinal data are vital for clarifying how personal well-being may be enhanced through participation in physical activity.…”

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Sport Participation and Loneliness in Adolescents: The Mediating Role of Perceived Social Competence

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Young people perceive loneliness as a distressing emotional experience associated with sadness and boredom. Also, feelings of loneliness may be associated with psychosocial and emotional problems during adolescence. The aim of this study was to investigate whether perceived social competence mediated the cross-sectional relationship between sport participation and loneliness in young people when controlling for age, sex, shyness, and non-organized physical activity. This cross-sectional study consisted of 2,055 pupils (995 boys and 1,060 girls) from 38 schools in Norway, with a mean age of 15.3 years. In addition to normal theory regression procedures, bootstrapping techniques were used to test the hypothesized indirect effect. Findings revealed that sport participation was inversely associated with loneliness mediated by perceived social competence. This indirect effect was evident when controlling for age, sex, non-organized physical activity and shyness. Findings suggest that sport participation during adolescence is indirectly associated with lower level of loneliness through higher level of perceived social competence. One may argue that sport participation during adolescence can contain important social components that help meet young peoples' social needs and expectations, which in turn may prevent feelings of loneliness.

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“…Potential mechanisms of physical activity on psychological well-being Knowledge regarding the mechanisms responsible for the effects of physical activity programmes on psychological well-being is limited (Cerin, 2010). Physiological mechanisms such as alterations in fitness, neurotransmitters and endorphin levels (MacMahon, 1990), along with improvements in self-control, self-mastery and positive social support may be the possible mechanisms explaining the beneficial effects of physical activity programmes on social and emotional well-being in at-risk youth.…”

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Review: A systematic review of the impact of physical activity programmes on social and emotional well‐being in at‐risk youth

Lubans

Plotnikoff

Lubans

2011

Child Adoles Ment Health

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Background: Physical activity programmes have been identified as a potential strategy for improving social and emotional well-being in at-risk youth, who have a prevalence of depression and low self-esteem exceeding the general population. Methods: A systematic search of six electronic databases (EMBASE, OVID MEDLINE, PsychINFO, PubMed, Scopus and SPORTDiscus) was conducted to identify physical activity programmes designed to improve social and emotional well-being in at-risk youth. Results: The search identified 15 studies, which reported the effects of three types of physical activity programmes (i.e. outdoor adventure, sport and skill-based and physical fitness programmes) on social and emotional well-being. While many of the interventions resulted in significant positive effects, the risk of bias was high in all of the included studies. Conclusion: Due to the mixed findings and the high risk of bias, it is difficult to determine the efficacy of physical activity programmes for improving social and emotional well being in at-risk youth. Key Practitioner Message:• Physical activity programmes have the potential to improve social and emotional well-being in at-risk youth, but more rigorous trials are needed to evaluate their effectiveness • As none of the studies included long-term follow-ups (i.e. >12 months), it remains untested whether the benefits associated with participation in physical activity programmes are sustained once youth return to their daily routines • The quality of existing studies is poor and has not improved since earlier reviews • Physiological and psychosocial factors may explain the beneficial effects of physical activity programmes on social and emotional well-being in at-risk youth • Clinicians working with at-risk youth are encouraged to consider specific physical activity programmes to support social and emotional well-being and general health in this group.

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Ways of unraveling how and why physical activity influences mental health through statistical mediation analyses

Cited by 65 publications

References 72 publications

Physical Activity for Cognitive and Mental Health in Youth: A Systematic Review of Mechanisms

Physical Activity for Cognitive and Mental Health in Youth: A Systematic Review of Mechanisms

Sport Participation and Loneliness in Adolescents: The Mediating Role of Perceived Social Competence

Review: A systematic review of the impact of physical activity programmes on social and emotional well‐being in at‐risk youth

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