The Impact of Aerobics on Chinese Women's Psychological Health and Well-Being

Abstract

The researcher aimed to assess the impact of aerobics participation on the psychological health and well-being of Chinese female students, focusing on their mental health, quality of life, self-esteem, body image, mood states, sense of belonging, and coping strategies. The study examined the respondents' profiles, including age, length of engagement, and course, to determine if these factors influenced their assessments. Additionally, it explored challenges in maintaining a regular aerobic exercise routine, the long-term psychological benefits anticipated from continued participation, and proposed a Wellness Initiative Program based on the findings. The study utilized the Descriptive research design employing both quantitative and qualitative methods of research and utilized 332 Chinese college students who are enrolled in Hengyang Normal University in Hengyang City, Hunan Province, must be enrolled this SY 2023-2024, and must be a female student who participated or enrolled in aerobics. The study revealed that young adults, mainly from the Chinese Language and Literature department, benefited from aerobics in terms of mental health and self-esteem, with older participants and those engaged longer seeing greater effects. The study recommends a Wellness Initiative Program through aerobics to improve women’s psychological health and well-being.