Social Networks, Group Exercise, and Anxiety among College Students
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| Title: | Social Networks, Group Exercise, and Anxiety among College Students |
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| Language: | English |
| Authors: | Patterson, M. S. (ORCID |
| Source: | Journal of American College Health. 2021 69(4):361-369. |
| Availability: | Taylor & Francis. Available from: Taylor & Francis, Ltd. 530 Walnut Street Suite 850, Philadelphia, PA 19106. Tel: 800-354-1420; Tel: 215-625-8900; Fax: 215-207-0050; Web site: http://www.tandf.co.uk/journals |
| Peer Reviewed: | Y |
| Page Count: | 9 |
| Publication Date: | 2021 |
| Document Type: | Journal Articles Reports - Research |
| Education Level: | Higher Education Postsecondary Education |
| Descriptors: | Exercise, Group Activities, Social Networks, Anxiety, Undergraduate Students, Leisure Time, Student Characteristics, Correlation, Racial Differences, Ethnicity, Peer Influence |
| DOI: | 10.1080/07448481.2019.1679150 |
| ISSN: | 0744-8481 |
| Abstract: | Objective: This study aimed to evaluate the relationship between group exercise membership, social network characteristics, and general state anxiety in a sample of college students. Participants: 490 undergraduates from a private university in the southern US participated in the study. Methods: An egocentric network analysis was conducted to test whether demographic variables, leisure-time physical activity, group exercise membership, flourishing scores, and network variables were related to anxiety. Results: Regression analyses (R[superscript 2] = 0.174, F = 7.650, p < 0.0001) suggest group exercise membership ([beta] = -0.105, p = 0.034) and flourishing scores ([beta] = -0.342, p < 0.0001) were related to lower anxiety scores, while being a racial/ethnic minority ([beta] = 0.094, p = 0.036), and having personal networks composed of more people who exercise often ([beta] = 0.100, p = 0.025), were related to higher anxiety scores in this sample. Conclusions: Findings suggest a connection between group exercise membership, activity habits of peers, and anxiety. Encouraging group exercise participation could be an effective way of combating anxiety for college students. |
| Abstractor: | As Provided |
| Entry Date: | 2021 |
| Accession Number: | EJ1297029 |
| Database: | ERIC |
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| Abstract: | Objective: This study aimed to evaluate the relationship between group exercise membership, social network characteristics, and general state anxiety in a sample of college students. Participants: 490 undergraduates from a private university in the southern US participated in the study. Methods: An egocentric network analysis was conducted to test whether demographic variables, leisure-time physical activity, group exercise membership, flourishing scores, and network variables were related to anxiety. Results: Regression analyses (R[superscript 2] = 0.174, F = 7.650, p < 0.0001) suggest group exercise membership ([beta] = -0.105, p = 0.034) and flourishing scores ([beta] = -0.342, p < 0.0001) were related to lower anxiety scores, while being a racial/ethnic minority ([beta] = 0.094, p = 0.036), and having personal networks composed of more people who exercise often ([beta] = 0.100, p = 0.025), were related to higher anxiety scores in this sample. Conclusions: Findings suggest a connection between group exercise membership, activity habits of peers, and anxiety. Encouraging group exercise participation could be an effective way of combating anxiety for college students. |
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| ISSN: | 0744-8481 |
| DOI: | 10.1080/07448481.2019.1679150 |
