Modeling Extracurricular Activity Participation with Physical and Mental Health in College Students over Time

Autor/inn/en	Yao, Buwen; Takata, Sandy C.; Mack, Wendy J.; Roll, Shawn C.
Titel	Modeling Extracurricular Activity Participation with Physical and Mental Health in College Students over Time
Quelle	In: Journal of American College Health, 71 (2023) 4, S.1232-1240 (9 Seiten) PDF als Volltext Verfügbarkeit
Zusatzinformation	ORCID (Yao, Buwen) ORCID (Takata, Sandy C.) ORCID (Mack, Wendy J.) ORCID (Roll, Shawn C.)
Sprache	englisch
Dokumenttyp	gedruckt; online; Zeitschriftenaufsatz
ISSN	0744-8481
DOI	10.1080/07448481.2021.1926263
Schlagwörter	Extracurricular Activities; College Students; Student Participation; Health; Dentistry; Allied Health Personnel; Occupational Therapy; Allied Health Occupations Education; Physical Health; Mental Health; Physical Fitness; Athletics; Art Activities; Leisure Time; Social Life; Employment; Caregivers; Animals; Volunteers + Suchen Sie Ihr Suchwort? Außerunterrichtliche Aktivität; Collegestudent; Schülermitarbeit; Schülermitwirkung; Studentische Mitbestimmung; Gesundheit; Zahnmedizin; Beschäftigungstherapie; Gesundheitszustand; Psychohygiene; Leistungsfähigkeit; Leichtathletik; Künstlerische Tätigkeit; Freizeit; Soziales Leben; Dienstverhältnis; Caregiver; Carer; Betreuungsperson; Pfleger; Animal; Tier; Tiere; Freiwilliger
Abstract	Objective: To describe extracurricular activity participation and explore its relationship with college students' health. Participants: 159 college students majoring in dental hygiene or occupational therapy. Methods: Data were collected prospectively at baseline, one- and two-year follow-ups. Self-reported participation in extracurricular activities over the past six months was grouped into eight categories: Fitness, Sports, Creative arts, Leisure, Social, Work, Caregiving, and Animal care. Physical and mental health were measured using SF-36, a valid tool measuring general health. Results: Participation in fitness, sports, creative arts, and work significantly decreased at one-year and two-year follow-ups (p < 0.01). Work/volunteer activity participation was associated with poorer physical health ([beta] = -1.4, 95% CI: (-2.2, -0.5), p < 0.01), but a change from nonparticipation to some participation in work/volunteer activity was associated with better mental health ([beta] = 2.6, 95% CI (0.3, 4.9), p = 0.04). Conclusions: Educators should consider the potential impact of maintaining extracurricular activities on college students' health when designing academic courses. (As Provided).
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Update	2024/1/01