Does the Association between Depressive Symptomatology and Physical Activity Depend on Body Image Perception? A Survey of Students from Seven Universities in the UK

Does the Association between Depressive Symptomatology and Physical Activity Depend on Body Image Perception? A Survey of Students from Seven Universities in the UK

This cross-sectional study assessed the association between depression and PA in university students of both genders and the role of body image perception as a potential effect modifier. Undergraduate students (N = 3706) from seven universities in the UK completed a self-administered questionnaire t...

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Main Authors: Xiaoling Hu, Sherrill Snelgrove, Hamed Adetunji, Pat Deeny, Jill John, Shan Davies, Sian Parke, Mary Stoate, Andi Mabhala, Ceri Phillips, Christiane Stock, Walid El Ansari
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: MDPI AG 2011-01-01
Series:International Journal of Environmental Research and Public Health
Subjects:
depression
physical activity
student health
university
college
gender
body image
Online Access:http://www.mdpi.com/1660-4601/8/2/281/

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