How does social support influence autonomous physical learning in adolescents? Evidence from a chain mediation and latent profile analysis.

Journal: PloS one
Published Date: Jul 1, 2025

Abstract

PURPOSE: This study examines how social support influences adolescents' autonomous physical learning behavior, exploring the mediating roles of self-efficacy and exercise motivation, and the moderating effects of gender and behavioral typologies. The goal is to provide insights into how social support can enhance adolescents' engagement in physical activities and inform intervention strategies.

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  • Jiamin Zhu
    Graduate School, Shandong Sport University, Jinan, China.
  • Ziyou Huang
    School of Physical Education, Anqing Normal University, Anqing, China.
  • Xiaoping Meng
    Institute of Physical Education and Social Sciences, Shandong Sports University, Jinan, China.
  • Zhiyong Zhang
  • Xiaotong Yuan
    Graduate School, Shandong Sport University, Jinan, China.

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