Effects of physical exercise on internet addiction among college students: Mediated by stress, moderated by self-control
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Haoran Yu
Institute of Sports Training, Chengdu Sport University
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Qinglei Mu
Institute of Physical Education, Chengdu University
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- Keywords:
- physical exercise, internet addiction, stress, self-control, college students
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We examined the effects of physical exercise on college students’ internet addiction and tested the mediating role of stress and the moderating role of self-control in this relationship. Participants were 473 college students who completed the Physical Exercise Rating Scale, the Internet Addiction Scale, the Stress Scale for College Students, and the Self-Control Scale. Results indicated that stress mediated the relationship between students’ level of physical exercise and internet addiction; further, strong self-control enhanced the negative effects of physical exercise on internet addiction and reduced the positive effects of stress on internet addiction. Therefore, regular physical exercise and stronger (vs. weaker) self-control can reduce the probability of internet addiction among college students.
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- 2024-06-05
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- Vol. 52 No. 6 (2024)
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