Purpose: The aim of this research was to investigate the relationship between cognitive failure, alexithymia, physical activity and healthy risk behaviours in students.
Methods: In regard to the purpose, this research was applicable and in regard to procedure, it was a correlation study. The study community included all students of Misan University of Iraq in 2023, that among them 186 students selected as samples by cluster sampling. Research questionnaires included: Toronto Alexithymia scale, Cognitive failures questionnaire, Baeck physical activity questionnaire and Risky, Impulsive, and Self-Destructive Behavior Questionnaire. Data were analysed by Pearson's correlation coefficient and path analysis by SPSS23 and LISREL 8.8 at p≤0.05.
Results: The results showed that there is a negative relationship between physical activity with alexithymia, cognitive failure, healthy risk behaviours, gambling, impulsive eating, and reckless behaviours. Also, a positive relationship was shown between physical activity and aggression. Finally, the complete conceptual model was significant.
Conclusion: Results was discussed by positive effects of physical activity on mood, and regular participation in physical activity with time commitment, creating a reward and encouragement system, forming positive behavioural habits, and reducing behavioural impulsivity. On the other hand, regular participation in physical activity was considered as a coping strategy and a change in energy direction to regulate aggressiveness.
mafiasl, S., Aghdasi, M. T., Zarean, M., & Al-Nussairi, H. A. H. K. (2024). The relationship between alexithymia, cognitive failure and healthy risk behaviors: the mediator role of physical activity. Sports Psychology, (), -. doi: 10.48308/mbsp.2024.237151.1271
MLA
samira mafiasl; Mohammad Taghi Aghdasi; Mostafa Zarean; Hayder Abdul Hasan Kareem Al-Nussairi. "The relationship between alexithymia, cognitive failure and healthy risk behaviors: the mediator role of physical activity", Sports Psychology, , , 2024, -. doi: 10.48308/mbsp.2024.237151.1271
HARVARD
mafiasl, S., Aghdasi, M. T., Zarean, M., Al-Nussairi, H. A. H. K. (2024). 'The relationship between alexithymia, cognitive failure and healthy risk behaviors: the mediator role of physical activity', Sports Psychology, (), pp. -. doi: 10.48308/mbsp.2024.237151.1271
VANCOUVER
mafiasl, S., Aghdasi, M. T., Zarean, M., Al-Nussairi, H. A. H. K. The relationship between alexithymia, cognitive failure and healthy risk behaviors: the mediator role of physical activity. Sports Psychology, 2024; (): -. doi: 10.48308/mbsp.2024.237151.1271
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