The relationship between physical activity and anxiety and depressive symptoms among adolescents in 8th to 10th grade primary school in Iceland

• Main Author: Erla Valgerður Birgisdóttir 1994-
• Other Authors: Háskólinn í Reykjavík
• Format: Thesis
• Language: English
• Published: 2021
• Subjects: Sálfræði; Kvíði; Þunglyndi; Hreyfing (heilsurækt); Samskipti foreldra og barna; Psychology; Anxiety; Depression; Physical activity; Parenting; Drengir; Iceland
• Online Access: http://hdl.handle.net/1946/38874

Anxiety and depression disorders are the most common types of mental disorders. Research has established the benefits of physical activity in the reduction of anxiety and depressive symptoms. Parental support plays an important role in promoting good lifestyle choices, such as physical activity, in...