Citation

Elliot CA, Kennedy C, Morgan G, Anderson SK, Morris D. Am. J. Health Behav. 2012; 36(2): 230-241.

Affiliation

Health and Exercise Science, Colorado State University, Fort Collins, CO, USA. elliotcatherine@yahoo.com.

Copyright

(Copyright © 2012, PNG Publications)

DOI

10.5993/AJHB.36.2.8

PMID

22370260

Abstract

OBJECTIVE: To study the effects of college students' physical activity and gender on depressive and suicidal symptoms. METHOD: The National College Health Assessment survey was administered to college students nationwide. Data were analyzed with 4x2 ANOVAs and Games-Howell post hoc tests when appropriate. RESULTS: More frequent physical activity related to less frequent depressive symptoms and consideration of suicide, but not with attempted suicide. Males reported depressive symptoms less frequently than did females. CONCLUSION: Depression research has implications for an increasingly sedentary college population. Institutions should provide increased access and knowledge pertaining to emotional health and psychological benefits through physical activity.

Language: en