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The Relationship between Physical Activity and Academic Procrastination in Chinese College Students: The Mediating Role of Self-Efficacy

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  • Kai Ren

    (College of Physical Education and Health Sciences, Zhejiang Normal University, Jinhua 321004, China)

  • Xiaolu Liu

    (Department of Agriculture, Food Science, and Kinesiology, Eastern New Mexico University, Portales, NM 88130, USA)

  • Yujuan Feng

    (Department of Physical Education, Shandong University of Art and Design, Ji’nan 250014, China)

  • Changqing Li

    (College of Physical Education and Health Sciences, Chongqing Normal University, Chongqing 400047, China)

  • Dingding Sun

    (College of Physical Education and Health Sciences, Zhejiang Normal University, Jinhua 321004, China)

  • Ke Qiu

    (College of Physical Education and Health Sciences, Zhejiang Normal University, Jinhua 321004, China)

Abstract

Background: Academic procrastination (AP) has been a common problematic behavior in college students. While physical activity (PA) has been reported to increase self-efficacy and reduce AP, less is known about the potential relationships among them. Therefore, this study aimed to investigate the mediating effect of self-efficacy on the relationship between PA and AP. Methods: 687 Chinese college students (51% males, 49% females) aged 17–23 years ( M = 19.59, SD = 0.89) participated in the study. PA, self-efficacy, and AP were assessed using the Physical Activity Rating Scale-3 (PARS-3), the Generalized Self-Efficacy Scale, and the Procrastination Assessment Scale-Students (PASS), respectively. Pearson correlation analysis, linear regression analysis, and mediation analysis were used to analyze the data. Results: (1) PA has a significant and negative impact on college students’ AP, (2) PA has a significant and positive impact on college students’ self-efficacy; (3) self-efficacy has a significant and negative impact on AP in college students; and (4) self-efficacy significantly mediates the relationship between PA and AP. Conclusions: PA is an effective intervention for directly and indirectly decreasing college students’ AP. Therefore, more intervention efforts should focus on the promotion of PA in higher education to improve students’ self-efficacy and thus, to reduce AP among college students.

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  • Kai Ren & Xiaolu Liu & Yujuan Feng & Changqing Li & Dingding Sun & Ke Qiu, 2021. "The Relationship between Physical Activity and Academic Procrastination in Chinese College Students: The Mediating Role of Self-Efficacy," IJERPH, MDPI, vol. 18(21), pages 1-12, October.
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