Physical Activity and Sleep Quality in College Students
Author Information
Author(s): Yin Zhonggen, Yang Chengbo, Liu Tong, Yu Jialiang, Yu Xiaomei, Huang Shuting, Zhang Yanhong
Primary Institution: Institute of Sport Training, Chengdu Sport University, Chengdu, Sichuan, China
Hypothesis
Does self-control and mobile phone addiction mediate the relationship between physical activity and sleep quality among college students?
Conclusion
Increasing physical activity can improve sleep quality in college students by enhancing self-control and reducing mobile phone addiction.
Supporting Evidence
- Physical activity was significantly correlated with sleep quality (r = -0.541, p < 0.001).
- Self-control partially mediates the relationship between physical activity and sleep quality.
- Mobile phone addiction negatively impacts sleep quality.
Takeaway
If college students exercise more, they can sleep better because they will have more self-control and use their phones less.
Methodology
Data was collected through a survey using scales for physical activity, sleep quality, self-control, and mobile phone addiction, analyzed with SPSS.
Potential Biases
Potential response bias due to self-reporting in an online survey.
Limitations
The study is cross-sectional, limiting causal inferences, and relies on self-reported data.
Participant Demographics
Participants were 18-24 years old, with 67.3% female.
Statistical Information
P-Value
p<0.001
Confidence Interval
99% CI: [–0.212, –0.168]
Statistical Significance
p<0.001
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