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<p>The positive effects of physical activity on both physical and mental health are well-documented; however, the exact processes through which these benefits are realized remain unclear. This study, grounded in the framework of Basic Psychological Needs Theory, examined the possible mediating role of basic psychological needs (autonomy, competence, and relatedness) in the relationship between physical activity and subjective well-being (SWB). A total of 701 Chinese undergraduates completed self-reported scales assessing physical activity, basic psychological needs, and SWB. Multiple mediation analyses revealed that both competence and relatedness needs served as mediators between physical activity and SWB. Particularly noteworthy were significant gender differences: While physical activity correlated solely with SWB through the mediation of competence need in males, females experienced this relationship through both competence and relatedness needs. Furthermore, dominance analyses highlighted competence need as the most prominent predictor of SWB for both genders, with relatedness need ranking as the second-most influential predictor for females and the least influential for males. These findings support the notion that fulfilling basic psychological needs plays a crucial role in connecting physical activity to subjective well-being, while also highlighting the importance of considering gender-specific differences in both daily physical activities and physical education.</p>

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From movement to happiness: understanding the mediating role of basic psychological needs in physical activity and subjective well-being

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    2025年5月23日

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  • Chenyu Shangguan,
  • Yali Wang,
  • Yanan Wang,
  • Weifeng Ye,
  • Sijin Li

摘要

The positive effects of physical activity on both physical and mental health are well-documented; however, the exact processes through which these benefits are realized remain unclear. This study, grounded in the framework of Basic Psychological Needs Theory, examined the possible mediating role of basic psychological needs (autonomy, competence, and relatedness) in the relationship between physical activity and subjective well-being (SWB). A total of 701 Chinese undergraduates completed self-reported scales assessing physical activity, basic psychological needs, and SWB. Multiple mediation analyses revealed that both competence and relatedness needs served as mediators between physical activity and SWB. Particularly noteworthy were significant gender differences: While physical activity correlated solely with SWB through the mediation of competence need in males, females experienced this relationship through both competence and relatedness needs. Furthermore, dominance analyses highlighted competence need as the most prominent predictor of SWB for both genders, with relatedness need ranking as the second-most influential predictor for females and the least influential for males. These findings support the notion that fulfilling basic psychological needs plays a crucial role in connecting physical activity to subjective well-being, while also highlighting the importance of considering gender-specific differences in both daily physical activities and physical education.