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The aim is to explore how physical activity can be leveraged to address complex social issues and improve mental health.

Physical Activity as a Vehicle for Addressing Complex Social Issues: A Call for Impactful Research and Knowledge Mobilisation

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This conceptual model proposes using physical activity to address social issues and enhance mental health.

The aim is to explore how physical activity can be leveraged to address complex social issues and improve mental health.
Developed a conceptual model for researching physical activity's impact on social issues.
Identified specific social issues, including violence and social exclusion, to examine.
Proposed five recommendations to enhance future research and policy.
Highlighted the need for high-quality causal evidence on physical activity's effectiveness.
Emphasized the importance of understanding underlying mechanisms influencing social issues.
Proposed pathways in physical activity settings that could positively affect mental health.

Lubans et al. (2026) studied this question.

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