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Introduction This study aims to examine the association of sports participation with young adults' subjective well-being and to explore its underlying pathways by analyzing the mediating and chain mediating effects of perceived social support and psychological resilience between the two variables. Methods Using data from the 2021 Chinese General Social Survey (CGSS), statistical analyses including variance analysis, correlation analysis, regression analysis, and mediation analysis were conducted using SPSS 27.0 and its Process V4.3 component. Results The results indicate that sports participation is positively associated with subjective well-being among young adults. Perceived social support and psychological resilience independently mediate this relationship, while also forming a significant chain mediation pathway. Among these pathways, perceived social support exerts the most significant mediating effect. Conclusion These findings reveal the importance of both social and psychological resources in explaining how sports participation is associated with subjective well-being, provide theoretical foundations and practical insights for further exploring key factors influencing subjective well-being, and effectively promote the physical and mental health development of young adults.
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