Science University Research Symposium (SURS)
Publication Date
Fall 11-24-2025
College
College of Sciences & Mathematics
Department
Psychological Science, Department of
SURS Faculty Advisor
Jessica Hocking
Presentation Type
Metadata Only
Abstract
The present study examined how mental health, specifically depression, anxiety, and stress, relates to the amount of hours one spends in a week walking or running. While previous research has focused on the general effects of physical exercise on mental health, few studies have compared the influence of high intensity physical activity to low intensity physical activity specifically in college students` mental health outcomes. Fifty-five (N=55) Belmont University students were asked to fill out a questionnaire about the amount of hours they spent running or walking in a week and different mental health surveys. A series of six correlation tests was used to examine this relationship. Results indicated that there was no statistically significant correlation between running or walking and the rates of the different mental health outcomes mentioned previously. Implications and future directions of these initial findings are discussed.
Recommended Citation
Ning, Kim, "The Relationship Between Walking Vs Running and Mental Health" (2025). Science University Research Symposium (SURS). 242.
https://repository.belmont.edu/surs/242
Comments
SURS Oral Presentation