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
AbstractObjective: 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