The Effect of Home-basedPhysical Activity on Mood
State during the COVID-19Epidemic: The Mediating
Role of Boredom
Yufeng Yang, Guoli Zhang
School of Psychology,Beijing Sport University,Beijing 100084,China
Corresponding Author: Guoli Zhang,Email:
guoli_zhang@126.com
【Abstract 】 Objective: To analyze the impact of the
COVID-19 epidemic on residents,
and investigate the relationship among home-based physical activity,
boredom and mood state. Methods: A sample of 501 residents
completed the Physical Activity Rating Scale-3, the Multidimensional
State Boredom Scale and the Profile of Mood States. Results: ①
Residents showed increased boredom and mood disturbance in the context
of the epidemic. Negative psychological experience was more acute in
residents in less severe areas than in those in severe areas. ②
Home-based physical activity was negatively correlated with boredom and
mood disturbance, and boredom was positively correlated with mood
disturbance. ③ Boredom mediated the relation between home-based physical
activity and mood disturbance. Conclusion: The COVID-19
epidemic caused residents to experience more boredom and mood
disturbance; home-based physical activity improved mood state not only
directly but also through boredom.
【Key words 】 Physical Activity; Mood state; Boredom; COVID-19
Epidemic