Brief report: Meaning in life is mediated by self-efficacy in the prediction of physical activity

Meaning and purpose in life are related to a reduced risk of mortality and cardiovascular events, and meaning has been established as a correlate of physical activity. However, it is not clear what mechanisms account for the relationship between meaning and physical activity. A cross-sectional analysis (N = 94) indicated that self-efficacy in improving physical fitness is a statistically significant mediator of the relationship between meaning and physical activity.

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The study suggests that having a meaningful and purposeful life is associated with a reduced risk of mortality and cardiovascular events, as well as physical activity. It also found that self-efficacy in improving physical fitness plays a significant mediating role in the relationship between meaning and physical activity.