Role of Exercise in Reducing Anxiety and Depression Among Adults

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Hauptverfasser: Muddassar Khan, Lubna Nazneen (Ph.D), Musawera Ghani
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author Muddassar Khan
Lubna Nazneen (Ph.D)
Musawera Ghani
author_facet Muddassar Khan
Lubna Nazneen (Ph.D)
Musawera Ghani
contents <p>This study investigated the relationship between exercise duration and psychological well-being, with particular focus on symptoms of depression and anxiety among adults. The study aimed to examine whether regular engagement in exercise is associated with lower levels of anxiety and depression, and whether gender differences exist in these psychological outcomes. Adults from various universities participated in the study. Participants were divided into two groups, including regular exercise performers and non-performers. Data were collected using a demographic information form along with standardised measures of anxiety and depression. The findings indicated that individuals who engaged in regular exercise reported lower levels of both anxiety and depression compared to those who did not exercise. Greater time spent exercising was associated with better psychological outcomes. In addition, gender differences were observed, with females reporting comparatively higher levels of anxiety than males. Overall, the results suggest that regular exercise may play a meaningful role in reducing symptoms of anxiety and depression. These findings highlight the potential value of incorporating physical activity into mental health promotion strategies. However, the use of convenience sampling and a cross-sectional research design may limit the generalizability of the results.</p>
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spellingShingle Role of Exercise in Reducing Anxiety and Depression Among Adults
Muddassar Khan
Lubna Nazneen (Ph.D)
Musawera Ghani
Anxiety disorders, Depression duration, Gender difference, University adults
<p>This study investigated the relationship between exercise duration and psychological well-being, with particular focus on symptoms of depression and anxiety among adults. The study aimed to examine whether regular engagement in exercise is associated with lower levels of anxiety and depression, and whether gender differences exist in these psychological outcomes. Adults from various universities participated in the study. Participants were divided into two groups, including regular exercise performers and non-performers. Data were collected using a demographic information form along with standardised measures of anxiety and depression. The findings indicated that individuals who engaged in regular exercise reported lower levels of both anxiety and depression compared to those who did not exercise. Greater time spent exercising was associated with better psychological outcomes. In addition, gender differences were observed, with females reporting comparatively higher levels of anxiety than males. Overall, the results suggest that regular exercise may play a meaningful role in reducing symptoms of anxiety and depression. These findings highlight the potential value of incorporating physical activity into mental health promotion strategies. However, the use of convenience sampling and a cross-sectional research design may limit the generalizability of the results.</p>
title Role of Exercise in Reducing Anxiety and Depression Among Adults
topic Anxiety disorders, Depression duration, Gender difference, University adults
url https://doi.org/10.5281/zenodo.18936539