Self-control moderates the impacts of physical activity on the sleep quality of university students
Abstract The study was designed to examine the role of self-control as a moderator in the relationship between physical activity and sleep quality in a sample of 2274 college students. We employed the Physical Activity Rating Scale, the Pittsburgh Sleep Quality Index, and the Self-Control Scale to a...
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| description | Abstract The study was designed to examine the role of self-control as a moderator in the relationship between physical activity and sleep quality in a sample of 2274 college students. We employed the Physical Activity Rating Scale, the Pittsburgh Sleep Quality Index, and the Self-Control Scale to assess the variables. Our analysis revealed a significant correlation between physical activity levels and Pittsburgh Sleep Quality Index (r = − 0.541, p < 0.01). Furthermore, self-control was found to be a significant moderating factor (β = 0.001, p < 0.01), indicating that the effect of physical activity on sleep quality is influenced by an individual’s level of self-control. Since higher Pittsburgh Sleep Quality Index scores indicate poorer sleep quality, the positive impacts of physical activity on sleep quality tended to diminish with increasing self-control levels. Conversely, the positive impacts of physical activity on sleep quality appeared to intensify as self-control levels decreased. Individuals with lower self-control seemed to benefit the most from increased physical activity, whereas those with higher self-control demonstrated superior sleep quality. The findings highlight the significance of fostering self-regulatory abilities alongside engaging in physical activity as a promising approach to improve sleep health in college students. |
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| spelling | doaj-art-f48bcf979f8640c1a57d272275972fa62025-02-09T12:37:30ZengNature PortfolioScientific Reports2045-23222025-02-0115111110.1038/s41598-025-88700-2Self-control moderates the impacts of physical activity on the sleep quality of university studentsZhonggen Yin0Chengbo Yang1Xiaomei Yu2School of Sports Training, Chengdu Sport UniversitySchool of Sports Training, Chengdu Sport UniversitySchool of Sports Training, Chengdu Sport UniversityAbstract The study was designed to examine the role of self-control as a moderator in the relationship between physical activity and sleep quality in a sample of 2274 college students. We employed the Physical Activity Rating Scale, the Pittsburgh Sleep Quality Index, and the Self-Control Scale to assess the variables. Our analysis revealed a significant correlation between physical activity levels and Pittsburgh Sleep Quality Index (r = − 0.541, p < 0.01). Furthermore, self-control was found to be a significant moderating factor (β = 0.001, p < 0.01), indicating that the effect of physical activity on sleep quality is influenced by an individual’s level of self-control. Since higher Pittsburgh Sleep Quality Index scores indicate poorer sleep quality, the positive impacts of physical activity on sleep quality tended to diminish with increasing self-control levels. Conversely, the positive impacts of physical activity on sleep quality appeared to intensify as self-control levels decreased. Individuals with lower self-control seemed to benefit the most from increased physical activity, whereas those with higher self-control demonstrated superior sleep quality. The findings highlight the significance of fostering self-regulatory abilities alongside engaging in physical activity as a promising approach to improve sleep health in college students.https://doi.org/10.1038/s41598-025-88700-2 |
| spellingShingle | Zhonggen Yin Chengbo Yang Xiaomei Yu Self-control moderates the impacts of physical activity on the sleep quality of university students Scientific Reports |
| title | Self-control moderates the impacts of physical activity on the sleep quality of university students |
| title_full | Self-control moderates the impacts of physical activity on the sleep quality of university students |
| title_fullStr | Self-control moderates the impacts of physical activity on the sleep quality of university students |
| title_full_unstemmed | Self-control moderates the impacts of physical activity on the sleep quality of university students |
| title_short | Self-control moderates the impacts of physical activity on the sleep quality of university students |
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| url | https://doi.org/10.1038/s41598-025-88700-2 |
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