Exploring the common factors that influence physical activity, academic self-efficacy, and depression among junior high school students: A literature review

Objective: The objective of this study was to identify the common factors that impact physical activity (PA), academic self-efficacy, and depression in junior high school students. A systematic electronic search for studies on the factors of PA, academic self-efficacy, and depression in junior high...

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Main Authors: Bai, Dan, Mohd. Hashim, Asha Hasnimy
Format: Article
Published: Paris Scholar Publishing 2023
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Online Access:http://eprints.utm.my/107545/
http://dx.doi.org/10.14485/HBPR.10.5.4
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Summary:Objective: The objective of this study was to identify the common factors that impact physical activity (PA), academic self-efficacy, and depression in junior high school students. A systematic electronic search for studies on the factors of PA, academic self-efficacy, and depression in junior high school students was performed through July 10, 2023. Methods: The search was conducted using the PsycINFO, ERIC, Cochrane Library, PubMed, SPORT Discus, and Web of Science databases. Results: Mindfulness, social support, self-esteem, family structure, emotional intelligence, and school PA program engagement were identified as the common factors that enhance junior high school students’ PA, academic self-efficacy, and depression. Conclusions: At the practical level, the findings of this study will contribute to the development of a framework for improving junior high school students’ PA, academic self-efficacy, and depression.