This study explored the effect of physical exercise on social anxiety among college students and the chain mediating role of body image and self-esteem in this relationship. Participants comprised 550 undergraduate and graduate students who completed online surveys. Results were as follows: (a) physical exercise was significantly correlated with social anxiety, body image, and selfesteem among college students; (b) social anxiety among college students was significantly and negatively correlated with body image and self-esteem; (c) physical exercise among college students had a negative predictive effect on social anxiety; and (d) body image and self-esteem played both independent and chain mediating roles in the effect of physical exercise on social anxiety. The results showed that physical exercise could predict social anxiety through the mediating effects of body image and self-esteem as well as the chain mediating effect of the two. These findings provide solutions and practical guidance for mitigating the effects of social anxiety on college students.

Hongxin Huang

Yong Jiang

Social Behavior and Personality An International Journal

Social Behavior and Personality: an international journal publishes papers on all aspects of social, personality, and developmental psychology. The journal has successfully published the work of over 5,500 researchers and professionals, continuously for over 40 years. Now in its prime, the journal looks forward with enthusiasm to continued professional maturity and service to its readership and discipline.

Social Behavior and Personality is an international journal that publishes papers on all aspects of social, personality, and developmental psychology. The journal has successfully published the work of over 5,500 researchers and professionals continuously for over 40 years. Now in its prime, the journal looks forward with enthusiasm to continued professional maturity and service to its readership and discipline.

《Social Behavior and Personality》是一本国际期刊，专注于社会心理学、人格心理学和发展心理学的各个方面。该期刊已成功发表超过5500名研究人员和专业人士的研究成果，持续出版超过40年。如今，该期刊正处于发展的巅峰，期待继续为其读者和学科提供专业服务。

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Physical exercise and social anxiety among college students: A chain mediation model

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