Mechanisms underpinning the association between physical activity and mental health in adolescence: a 6-year study

• Autores principales: Isabelle Doré (Autor), Benjamin Sylvester (Autor), Catherine Sabiston (Autor), Marie-Pierre Sylvestre (Autor), Jennifer O'Loughlin (Autor), Jennifer Brunet (Autor), Mathieu Bélanger (Autor)
• Formato: Libro
• Publicado: BMC, 2020-01-01T00:00:00Z.
• Materias: article
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Abstract Background Physical activity (PA) can promote mental health, but the mechanisms underpinning this association are not well-established. This study examined if perceptions of three basic psychological needs (autonomy, competence, relatedness) and moderate-to-vigorous physical activity (MVPA)...