Physical activities status of left-behind children in rural areas and its relationship with psychological capital / 中国学校卫生

ABSTRACT

Objective@#To investigate the present situation of physical activities and psychological capital of left-behind children in rural areas, and analyze the relationship between them, so as to further explore the ways to promote the psychological capital of left-behind children in rural areas.@*Methods@#A total of 1 606 students of grade 3 to 9 were selected through random cluster sampling, and Physical Activity Rating Scale and the Mental Capital Scale was adminstered to Left-behind Children in Rural Areas 797 left-behind children in rural areas was analyzed.@*Results@#The average score of the amount of physical activity of left-behind children in rural areas was 13.70±18.58 points, and the proportion of the small, medium and large amount of physical activity was 75.3%, 16.3% and 8.4% , respectively. There were significant differences in activity intensity, duration, total score of physical activity, and exercise level among left-behind children in rural areas of different genders(t=3.47,2.16,4.09,4.03,P<0.05). There was no significant difference in physical activity among left-behind children in rural areas of different grades, ages and schooling modes(P>0.05). The amount of physical activity was positively correlated with the total score of psychological capital and the five dimensions(P<0.01). Regression analysis showed that the amount of exercise had a positive predictive impact on the psychological capital and five dimensions(P<0.01).@*Conclusion@#The scores of physical activity of left-behind children in rural areas were low, and their psychological capital was above the average level. Physical activity had a significant positive impact on their psychological capital, which was an effective way to promote their psychological capital.