Samsudin Nadia, Bailey Richard Peter, Ries Francis, Hashim Siti Nur Aafifah Binti, Fernandez Janet Ann
Faculty of Social Sciences and Liberal Arts, UCSI University, Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia.
Department of Physical Education and Sport, Faculty of Educational Sciences, University of Seville, Seville, Spain.
BMC Sports Sci Med Rehabil. 2024 May 8;16(1):107. doi: 10.1186/s13102-024-00895-5.
The prevalence of depression among teenagers is a significant issue worldwide, which calls for a thorough investigation of non-drug treatments. This expedited evaluation examines 24 specifically chosen studies to clarify the correlation between physical activity depression symptoms in teenagers, undertaken following PRISMA principles.
A wide range of research methods, including longitudinal studies, surveys, and cross-sectional analyses, were used in different nations to understand the intricate relationship between physical activity, sedentary behaviours, and depression symptoms. The data-gathering methods included standardised questionnaires, accelerometer measurements, and self-report instruments.
The review highlights the crucial significance of engaging in physical activity to alleviate depression symptoms. Improved self-esteem consistently acts as a crucial intermediary between participation in physical activity and decreased rates of depression. Engaging in physical activity is a safeguard, particularly for individuals with restricted access to physical activity. In contrast, a sedentary lifestyle greatly increases the probability of developing moderate to severe symptoms of depression. Gender differences are apparent, with females being disproportionately impacted by depression. There are strong connections between engaging in physical activity and reducing symptoms of depression, which can be observed in various situations, such as participating in team sports or engaging in leisure activities.
This study provides insight into the potential of physical activity as a non-pharmacological approach to address adolescent depression. This highlights the significant impact of physical activity, which has important implications for public health programs aimed at improving the mental well-being of adolescents by promoting physical activity. It is crucial to do additional research that considers gender-specific variations and various physical activity circumstances to enhance our comprehension of this important matter.
青少年抑郁症的患病率是全球一个重大问题，这需要对非药物治疗进行全面调查。这项快速评估审查了24项经过特别挑选的研究，以阐明青少年身体活动与抑郁症状之间的关联，该评估遵循PRISMA原则进行。
在不同国家使用了广泛的研究方法，包括纵向研究、调查和横断面分析，以了解身体活动、久坐行为和抑郁症状之间的复杂关系。数据收集方法包括标准化问卷、加速度计测量和自我报告工具。
该综述强调了进行身体活动对减轻抑郁症状的关键重要性。自尊的提高始终是参与身体活动与抑郁率降低之间的关键中介因素。进行身体活动是一种保障，特别是对于那些进行身体活动机会有限的人。相比之下，久坐不动的生活方式大大增加了出现中度至重度抑郁症状的可能性。性别差异明显，女性受抑郁症影响的比例过高。进行身体活动与减轻抑郁症状之间存在紧密联系，这在各种情况下都可以观察到，例如参加团队运动或进行休闲活动。
本研究深入探讨了身体活动作为解决青少年抑郁症的非药物方法的潜力。这突出了身体活动的重大影响，这对旨在通过促进身体活动来改善青少年心理健康的公共卫生项目具有重要意义。进行更多考虑性别差异和各种身体活动情况的研究对于增强我们对这一重要问题的理解至关重要。
