The impact of physical activity on subjective well-being: The mediating role of exercise identity and the moderating role of health consciousness.

This study investigates the relationship between physical exercise and subjective well-being through a moderated mediation model. It examines how physical exercise influences subjective well-being, focusing on the mediating role of exercise identity and the moderating role of health awareness. The r...

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Main Authors: Hong-Cheng Cui, Yu Zhou
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Public Library of Science (PLoS) 2025-01-01
Series:PLoS ONE
Online Access:https://doi.org/10.1371/journal.pone.0313799
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description This study investigates the relationship between physical exercise and subjective well-being through a moderated mediation model. It examines how physical exercise influences subjective well-being, focusing on the mediating role of exercise identity and the moderating role of health awareness. The results show that physical exercise significantly enhances subjective well-being, with exercise identity fully mediating this relationship. Additionally, health awareness positively moderates both the relationship between physical exercise and exercise identity and the mediating effect of exercise identity on the link between physical exercise and subjective well-being. This research reveals the mechanisms through which physical exercise promotes well-being and provides theoretical support for advancing national fitness initiatives and improving public health.
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spelling doaj-art-58dfaad082414ce4a101d7d8c28edb502025-08-20T02:18:54ZengPublic Library of Science (PLoS)PLoS ONE1932-62032025-01-01204e031379910.1371/journal.pone.0313799The impact of physical activity on subjective well-being: The mediating role of exercise identity and the moderating role of health consciousness.Hong-Cheng CuiYu ZhouThis study investigates the relationship between physical exercise and subjective well-being through a moderated mediation model. It examines how physical exercise influences subjective well-being, focusing on the mediating role of exercise identity and the moderating role of health awareness. The results show that physical exercise significantly enhances subjective well-being, with exercise identity fully mediating this relationship. Additionally, health awareness positively moderates both the relationship between physical exercise and exercise identity and the mediating effect of exercise identity on the link between physical exercise and subjective well-being. This research reveals the mechanisms through which physical exercise promotes well-being and provides theoretical support for advancing national fitness initiatives and improving public health.https://doi.org/10.1371/journal.pone.0313799
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The impact of physical activity on subjective well-being: The mediating role of exercise identity and the moderating role of health consciousness.
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title The impact of physical activity on subjective well-being: The mediating role of exercise identity and the moderating role of health consciousness.
title_full The impact of physical activity on subjective well-being: The mediating role of exercise identity and the moderating role of health consciousness.
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title_full_unstemmed The impact of physical activity on subjective well-being: The mediating role of exercise identity and the moderating role of health consciousness.
title_short The impact of physical activity on subjective well-being: The mediating role of exercise identity and the moderating role of health consciousness.
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