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Multidimensional Risk Assessment and Mental Health Effects of College Tennis Participation

Author(s)

Ganggang Chen1,2,*

Affiliation(s)

1Department of Physical Education, Guangzhou College of Technology and Business, Guangzhou, Guangdong, China 2College of Education, Polytechnic University of the Philippines, Manila, Philippines *Corresponding Author

Abstract

This study, grounded in social cognitive theory, investigates the predictive effects of multidimensional risks (physical, psychological, and social) on mental health among university tennis participants, with a focus on the mediating role of self-efficacy. Using a cross-sectional questionnaire survey, 412 tennis participants from 12 universities across China were assessed. Results demonstrated that all multidimensional risks significantly predicted depressive symptoms (β=0.19-0.34), with psychological risk showing the strongest predictive power. Self-efficacy partially mediated the relationship between multidimensional risks and depression, accounting for 38.2% of the mediating effect. The findings suggest that risk management in university tennis programs should prioritize psychological and social risk dimensions, while enhancing self-efficacy to promote mental health. This study provides theoretical and empirical support for integrating physical education with mental health education in higher education institutions.

Keywords

University Tennis; Multidimensional Risk Assessment; Mental Health; Social Cognitive Theory; Self-Efficacy

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