Aim The aim of this narrative summary was to examine the efficacy of physical activity and
exercise as a universal prevention for depression in young people. Methods We conducted …

Using a multiple indicators multiple causes (MIMIC) model, this study examined the
relationships between school engagement, self-esteem, and depression in adolescents and …

Noted for its fair and equal coverage of men and women, Psychology of Gender reviews the
research and issues surrounding gender from multiple perspectives, including psychology …

Social media use has often been linked to adolescents' body dissatisfaction, but longitudinal
investigations of this relation are scarce. This three-wave panel study among N= 1032 …

Background: Motivation can be considered a critical factor in encouraging and maintaining
physical activity. Despite the many health benefits offered by physical activity, a significant …

Concerns about weight and body image are common among adolescents, as adolescence
represents a time of intense and rapid change. This cross-sectional study assessed the …

Disordered eating in adolescents who participate in sports is an issue of great concern.
However, very few studies have examined the prevalence of sport-related determinants of …

Body image perception includes body size assessment, body desirability estimation, and
perceptions concerning one's own body shape and size. Adolescence is a period of intense …

This study aimed to explore the interplay between physical activity, self-efficacy, stress self-
management and mental health among adolescents. The study gathered data from an …

Objective: To evaluate the association of leisure-time physical activity and sedentary
behavior with body image concern and satisfaction in Brazilian adolescents. Methods: Data …