van Asperen, Laura (2024) Daily physical activity and depressive symptoms in adults: a systematic review. Bachelor thesis, Psychology.
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Abstract
Depressive disorders pose a significant public health challenge, affecting over 300 million people worldwide (Gujral et al., 2017; WHO, n.d.). While it is known that physical activity can reduce depressive symptoms, the impact of daily physical activity on these symptoms remains unclear. This systematic review aims to enhance our understanding of how physical activity can reduce depressive symptoms in adults and to encourage future research and interventions in this field. The research question guiding this review is: 'What is the relationship between daily physical activity and depressive symptoms in adults?'. Irrelevant articles are excluded from the database, and the analysis is based on the remaining relevant studies. The findings reveal that the relationship between daily physical activity and depressive symptoms is complex and bidirectional. Individuals with depressive symptoms tend to be less active, which can worsen their symptoms, and reduced activity can, in turn, worsen depressive symptoms. The examination also considered the relation in terms of affect, because those experiencing depression typically show heightened negative affect (NA) coupled with a decline in positive affect (PA). Some studies found no significant association between NA and physical activity, regardless of individuals' depressive symptoms, while others demonstrated a significant effect of PA on physical activity. This review emphasizes the importance of further research into the specific mechanisms underlying this association to develop more effective interventions. Key words: depressive symptoms, physical activity, adults, bidirectional relationship, positive affect, negative affect
| Item Type: | Thesis (Bachelor) |
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| Supervisor name: | Myroniuk, S. |
| Degree programme: | Psychology |
| Differentiation route: | None [Bachelor Psychology] |
| Date Deposited: | 09 Aug 2024 11:58 |
| Last Modified: | 09 Aug 2024 11:58 |
| URI: | http://gmwpublic.studenttheses.ub.rug.nl/id/eprint/4246 |
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