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Beyond emotional benefits: Physical activity and sedentary behavior affect psychosocial resources through emotions

Hogan, Candice L. and Catalino, Lahnna I. and Mata, Jutta and Fredrickson, Barbara L.. (2015) Beyond emotional benefits: Physical activity and sedentary behavior affect psychosocial resources through emotions. Psychology & Health, 30 (3). pp. 354-369.

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Abstract

Physical activity is known to improve emotional experiences, and positive emotions have been shown to lead to important life outcomes, including the development of psychosocial resources. In contrast, time spent sedentary may negatively impact emotional experiences and, consequently, erode psychosocial resources. Two studies tested whether activity independently influenced emotions and psychosocial resources, and whether activity indirectly influenced psychosocial resources through emotional experiences. Using cross-sectional (Study 1a) and longitudinal (Study 1b) methods, we found that time spent physically active independently predicted emotions and psychosocial resources. Mediation analyses suggested that emotions may account for the relation between activity and psychosocial resources. The improved emotional experiences associated with physical activity may help individuals build psychosocial resources known to improve mental health. Study 1a provided first indicators to suggest that, in contrast, sedentary behaviour may reduce positive emotions, which could in turn lead to decrements in psychosocial resources.
Faculties and Departments:07 Faculty of Psychology > Departement Psychologie > Ehemalige Einheiten Psychologie > Gesundheitspsychologie (Wittig Mata)
UniBasel Contributors:Wittig Mata, Jutta
Item Type:Article, refereed
Article Subtype:Research Article
Publisher:Taylor & Francis
ISSN:0887-0446
e-ISSN:1476-8321
Note:Publication type according to Uni Basel Research Database: Journal article
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Last Modified:30 Nov 2020 11:18
Deposited On:30 Nov 2020 11:18

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