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This is a Systematic Review study (also classified as: Meta-Analysis).

August 18, 2025Brain SciencesOpen Access

The Relationship Between Physical Activity and Depression in College Students: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis

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Systematic review reveals a significant negative impact of physical activity on depression in college students, suggesting a potential intervention.

A significant negative correlation was found between physical activity and depression in college students, indicating that increased activity may help alleviate symptoms.
The Pearson correlation coefficient showed a value of r = −0.238, with subgroup analyses highlighting effects post-COVID-19 and in developing countries.
This systematic review utilized multiple databases, identifying 38 high-quality studies to analyze the PA-depression relationship comprehensively.
These findings emphasize the importance of targeted physical activity programs to support mental health in vulnerable college student populations.

Huang et al. (2025) studied this question.

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Systematic review reveals a significant negative impact of physical activity on depression in college students, suggesting a potential intervention.