Association between physical activity and stress levels among doctoral students in education
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Physical activity, stress levels, protective factorAbstract
This study aims to identify the association between physical activity and stress levels among doctoral students in education. A descriptive cross-sectional study was conducted to identify the association between physical activity and stress levels among doctoral students in education. To this end, a sample of 397 doctoral students in education from the Faculty of Educational Sciences at the National University of the Altiplano in Puno. The results reveal a statistically significant association between stress levels and physical activity in doctoral students (χ2 =13.506; p<0.05), suggesting that a greater commitment to physical activity acts as a protective factor against stress. In particular, 59.1% of students with high levels of physical activity do not report stress, while only 4.5% experience severe stress. Physical activity constitutes a significant protective factor against stress in doctoral students in highly demanding academic contexts. The findings support the incorporation of strategies to promote regular exercise into graduate programs, such as active breaks and guidance on healthy habits, with the aim of fostering emotional well-being and the sustainability of the doctoral training process.
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