Kim Kyungsik, Zhou Zixiang, Ren Xiao, Bu Xiuxiu, Jia Xiaodai, Shao Qingyang
Department of Sport & Leisure Studies, Hoseo University, Asan-si, Republic of Korea.
School of Physical Education, Hunan University of Science and Technology, Xiangtan, 411100, China.
Open Med (Wars). 2024 Jul 10;19(1):20240978. doi: 10.1515/med-2024-0978. eCollection 2024.
Mental health significantly affects the physical and emotional development of adolescents. The aim of the current study was to examine how physical activity (PA) and mental health among Korean adolescents changed before and after the start of the COVID-19 pandemic.
We used comparative cross-sectional methods, gathering information from the Korea Disease Control and Prevention Agency databases and conducting Chi-square testing and correlation analysis for evaluation.
The findings indicate that before and during the pandemic, participation in both moderate- and high-intensity PA, as well as strength training, mitigated stress, depression, and suicidal ideation. Furthermore, the findings confirm the beneficial effects of various physical activities on mental well-being.
These insights emphasize the vital role of regular PA in improving mental health among adolescents, particularly during a health crisis such as the pandemic.
心理健康对青少年的身体和情感发展有显著影响。本研究的目的是探讨韩国青少年在新冠疫情开始前后的身体活动（PA）和心理健康状况如何变化。
我们采用比较横断面研究方法，从韩国疾病控制与预防机构数据库收集信息，并进行卡方检验和相关性分析以进行评估。
研究结果表明，在疫情之前和期间，参与中等强度和高强度的身体活动以及力量训练，可减轻压力、抑郁和自杀意念。此外，研究结果证实了各种身体活动对心理健康的有益影响。
这些见解强调了定期进行身体活动在改善青少年心理健康方面的重要作用，尤其是在疫情这样的健康危机期间。
