#FutureOrientation

A new international study has found that regular physical exercise can significantly enhance the academic self-confidence of college students, with personality traits like future orientation and mental resilience playing a pivotal mediating role. The findings could inform Thai universities and educators looking to support students’ mental well-being and scholastic achievement amid mounting educational challenges.

The research, conducted with 624 university students, examined how physical activity contributes not only to physical health, but to psychological traits that underpin academic success. By using structured questionnaires and advanced statistical analysis, the investigators uncovered a strong positive link between engaging in exercise and students’ belief in their ability to excel academically—what psychologists call “academic self-efficacy” (Frontiers in Psychology).

A recent international study finds that regular physical activity can significantly raise college students’ academic self-confidence. The research highlights future orientation and mental resilience as key mediators, suggesting ways universities can support student well-being and achievement in Thailand’s evolving education landscape.

The study tracked 624 university students to examine how exercise influences not just physical health but psychological traits linked to academic success. Using structured surveys and robust statistical methods, researchers identified a strong positive link between regular exercise and academic self-efficacy—the belief in one’s ability to succeed academically. Data from research organizations involved indicates that this confidence helps students overcome obstacles, stay motivated, and persist through challenges.