Association mechanism between physical activity and self-control in adolescents: a systematic review and meta-analysis

Key Points

• Self-control improves with increased physical activity levels, indicating a positive relationship.
• The analysis revealed an overall effect size of 0.56 for the association across multiple studies.
• Systematic review and meta-analysis assessed existing literature on the relationship between physical activity and self-control in adolescents.
• Findings suggest that promoting physical activity may enhance self-control, a key behavior in youth development.