Relationship among physical activity, social anxiety, and autistic traits in female college students: a variable-and person-centered analysis - Summary - MDSpire
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Relationship among physical activity, social anxiety, and autistic traits in female college students: a variable-and person-centered analysis
To examine the association between physical activity and autistic traits, test the mediating role of social anxiety, and identify latent subgroups among female college students.
Key Findings:
Physical activity was significantly negatively associated with social anxiety (β = -0.205, p < 0.001) and autistic traits (β = -0.197, p < 0.001).
Social anxiety was positively associated with autistic traits (β = 0.425, p < 0.001).
Social anxiety partially mediated the relationship between physical activity and autistic traits (indirect effect = -0.087, 95% CI [-0.106, -0.067]).
Latent profile analysis identified two profiles: low autistic traits (74.54%) and high autistic traits (25.46%).
The high trait group showed lower physical activity and higher social anxiety.
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