Physical Activity and Sports Participation in Irish Adolescents and Associations with Anxiety, Depression and Mental Wellbeing. Findings from the Physical Activity and Wellbeing (Paws) Study
A cross-sectional study design was used to examine associations between frequency of physical activity and participation in sports with mental wellbeing, and symptoms of depression and anxiety. Surveys were completed in post-primary schools by 5,661 adolescents from the Republic of Ireland. Validate...
Main Authors: | John Murphy, Mary Rose Sweeney, Bronagh McGrane |
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Format: | Article |
Language: | English |
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Ubiquity Press
2020-09-01
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Series: | Physical Activity and Health |
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Online Access: | https://paahjournal.com/articles/58 |
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