Guerriero Mariasole Antonietta, Dipace Anna, Monda Antonietta, De Maria Antonella, Polito Rita, Messina Giovanni, Monda Marcellino, di Padova Marilena, Basta Angelo, Ruberto Maria, Capasso Emanuele, Moscatelli Fiorenzo, Limone Pierpaolo
Department of Humanistic Studies, University of Foggia, 71121 Foggia, Italy.
Department of Psychology and Education, Pegaso Telematic University, 80143 Naples, Italy.
Brain Sci. 2025 Jan 16;15(1):78. doi: 10.3390/brainsci15010078.
The global prevalence of sedentary lifestyles and the associated health risks, such as cardiovascular, metabolic and mental issues, is an epidemic worldwide problem, particularly in the university population.
BACKGROUND/OBJECTIVES: University students are particularly vulnerable because of academic pressure and lifestyle changes. Despite the well-known benefits of physical activity in reducing mental stress and improving physical and mental well-being, the literature lacks effective interventions and standardized protocols for this population. This study aims to investigate the state of the art in literature regarding the correlation between the use of physical activity as a means of prevention and intervention and the effects on university students' stress and mental well-being.
A scoping review was conducted using the PRISMA protocol for scoping reviews, targeting university population with specific terms.
The review analyzed 61 articles and identified a consistent positive correlation between physical activity and stress reduction. Interventions included yoga, tai chi, aerobic exercise and moderate- or high-intensity exercise. A lack of standardized protocols were also evident.
Physical activity is an effective means for managing stress and improving mental well-being among university students. An integrated approach combining different forms of exercise and strategies to regulate emotions could provide very effective effects on the mental well-being of students. Universities should propose physical activity programs in several forms to enable students to choose the most appropriate one and keep them active.
久坐生活方式的全球流行率以及相关的健康风险，如心血管、代谢和心理问题，是一个全球性的流行病问题，在大学生群体中尤为突出。
背景/目的：大学生由于学业压力和生活方式的改变而特别容易受到影响。尽管体育活动在减轻心理压力和改善身心健康方面的益处广为人知，但文献中缺乏针对这一人群的有效干预措施和标准化方案。本研究旨在调查关于将体育活动作为预防和干预手段的使用与对大学生压力和心理健康的影响之间相关性的文献现状。
使用PRISMA综述方案进行范围综述，以特定术语针对大学生群体。
该综述分析了61篇文章，确定体育活动与减轻压力之间存在一致的正相关。干预措施包括瑜伽、太极、有氧运动以及中高强度运动。标准化方案的缺乏也很明显。
体育活动是管理大学生压力和改善心理健康的有效手段。结合不同形式的运动和调节情绪策略的综合方法可能对学生的心理健康产生非常有效的影响。大学应该提出多种形式的体育活动计划，使学生能够选择最合适的计划并保持活跃。
