The Relationship Between Physcial Activity and Psychological Well-Being: A Narrative Literature Review
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https://doi.org/10.20884/1.paju.2025.7.2.14567
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Students' psychological well-being plays an important role in supporting their cognitive, social and emotional development. Physical activity is known to have a positive impact on mental health through physiological and psychological mechanisms, such as the release of endorphins and increased self-confidence. This article uses a narrative literature review approach to explore the relationship between physical activity and students' psychological well-being, by summarizing the results of previous research. Results show that physical activity can reduce symptoms of stress, anxiety and depression, and improve overall quality of life. The article also discusses the challenges of implementing physical activity programs in school settings and provides recommendations for effective interventions.
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Biddle, S. J. H., & Asare, M. (2011). Physical activity and mental health in children and adolescents: A review of reviews. British Journal of Sports Medicine, 45(11), 886–895. https://doi.org/10.1136/bjsports-2011-090185
Deci, E. L., & Ryan, R. M. (2013). Intrinsic motivation and self-determination in human behavior. Springer Science & Business Media.
Edmunds, S., Roche, D., Stratton, G., Wallymahmed, K., & Glenn, S. M. (2007). Physical activity and psychological well-being in children with type 1 diabetes. Psychology, Health and Medicine, 12(3), 353–363. https://doi.org/10.1080/13548500600975446
Istyanto, F., & Rahmi, S. A. (2023). Manfaat Aktifitas Fisik Terhadap Kesehatan MentalBerbasis Narrative Literature Review. Jurnal Kesehatan Madani Medika, 14(02), 182–192.
Jacob, L., Tully, M. A., Barnett, Y., Lopez-Sanchez, G. F., Butler, L., Schuch, F., López-Bueno, R., McDermott, D., Firth, J., Grabovac, I., Yakkundi, A., Armstrong, N., Young, T., & Smith, L. (2020). The relationship between physical activity and mental health in a sample of the UK public: A cross-sectional study during the implementation of COVID-19 social distancing measures. Mental Health and Physical Activity, 19(June). https://doi.org/10.1016/j.mhpa.2020.100345
Katzmarzyk, P. T., & Mason, C. (2009). Katzmarzyk & Mason_2009_The Physical Activity Transition. Journal of Physical Activity and Health, 6(1), 269–280.
Lubans, D., Richards, J., Hillman, C., Faulkner, G., Beauchamp, M., Nilsson, M., Kelly, P., Smith, J., Raine, L., & Biddle, S. (2016). Physical activity for cognitive and mental health in youth: a systematic review of mechanisms. Pediatrics, 138(3).
Mahindru, A., Patil, P., & Agrawal, V. (2023). Role of Physical Activity on Mental Health and Well-Being: A Review. Cureus, 15(1), 1–7. https://doi.org/10.7759/cureus.33475
Maugeri, G., Castrogiovanni, P., Battaglia, G., Pippi, R., D’Agata, V., Palma, A., Di Rosa, M., & Musumeci, G. (2020). The impact of physical activity on psychological health during Covid-19 pandemic in Italy. Heliyon, 6(6), e04315. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.heliyon.2020.e04315
Nienhuis, C. P., & Lesser, I. A. (2020). The impact of COVID-19 on physical activity behavior and well-being. International Journal of Environmental Research and Public Health, 17(23), 1–12.
Ugwueze, F. C., Agbaje, O. S., Umoke, P. C. I., & Ozoemena, E. L. (2021). Relationship Between Physical Activity Levels and Psychological Well-Being Among Male University Students in South East, Nigeria: A Cross-Sectional Study. American Journal of Men’s Health, 15(2). https://doi.org/10.1177/15579883211008337
Villani, L., Pastorino, R., Molinari, E., Anelli, F., Ricciardi, W., Graffigna, G., & Boccia, S. (2021). Impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on psychological well-being of students in an Italian university: a web-based cross-sectional survey. Globalization and Health, 17(1), 1–14. https://doi.org/10.1186/s12992-021-00680-w
Violant-Holz, V., Gallego-Jiménez, M. G., González-González, C. S., Muñoz-Violant, S., Rodríguez, M. J., Sansano-Nadal, O., & Guerra-Balic, M. (2020). Psychological health and physical activity levels during the covid-19 pandemic: A systematic review. International Journal of Environmental Research and Public Health, 17(24), 1–19. https://doi.org/10.3390/ijerph17249419
Weinberg, R. S., & Gould, D. (2023). Foundations of sport and exercise psychology. Human kinetics.
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2025-10-31
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NUR RAJAB, Muhammad Oktapian; MA'MUN, Amung; SYARIFATUNNISA, Syarifatunnisa.
The Relationship Between Physcial Activity and Psychological Well-Being: A Narrative Literature Review.
Physical Activity Journal (PAJU), [S.l.], v. 7, n. 2, p. 87-96, oct. 2025.
ISSN 2686-5807.
Tersedia pada: <https://jos.unsoed.ac.id/index.php/paju/article/view/14567>. Tanggal Akses: 31 mar. 2026
doi: https://doi.org/10.20884/1.paju.2025.7.2.14567.
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