Mind over matter: psychological insights for effective weight reduction through exercise in university students
Wang Ying, Cong Guo, Meirong Zhang, Yixin Zhao · 2026
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Description
Wang Ying and three co-authors review the psychology of student weight loss in a 2026 paper. University years bring new freedom, stress, and sedentary habits. Weight gain in that window is common. Exercise helps, but sticking with it is a mental game.
The review gathers studies from five databases spanning 2000 to 2025. Self determination, confidence, goal setting, and mindfulness all shape exercise habits. Three classic behavior theories frame the findings. Campus stress, peer pressure, and phone based tools color the picture. Case studies from several universities show the ideas at work. Gender and mental health differences adjust what works. The authors turn the evidence into guidance for campus programs.
Catalog record
| CREATOR | Wang Ying, Cong Guo, Meirong Zhang, Yixin Zhao |
|---|---|
| YEAR | 2026 |
| COLLECTION | PAPERS |
| FORMAT | TXT |
| FILE SIZE | 112 KB |
| VERSION | 1.0 |
| LICENSE | CC BY 4.0 |
| RIGHTS | CC BY |
| SOURCE | Europe PMC |