Future research should focus on improving the methodological quality of studies, developing interventions that are theoretically informed by evidence-based behavioural change theories and techniques and improving reporting of intervention fidelity.
I like how they ended it. While we showed it helps we didn't find all the ways however in the future we will keep learning to make sure it fits everyone. Perfect!
However, these results should be interpreted with caution due to the high risk of bias
This definitely is a topic that would draw bias.
the studies included were at high risk of bias, which limited the confidence of our conclusions.
I can agree with this I don't see a lot of bias in this study.
PA interventions do not have a single fixed impact on mental health outcomes
I love that through the whole study they are saying PA is the best and what but they still see while it is great but it doesn't fix everything. I love to see that in a study.
but still experience the highest onsets of mental health disorders compared to other age groups
Wait wait wait. If we are the most physically active then why aren't we the "most happiest". Also very sad to see that we are the highest.
university students are amongst the most physically active
That is a strong point and one that I have never heard before but I guess I could see it I think.
the synthesis of findings showed 22% positive effects, 26% insignificant effects and only about 1% negative effects
So far their results don't look too bad. My question is with that 1% what happened there?
implemented some form of aerobic exercise such as running, dancing or walking. Seventeen studies were mindfulness-based, low-intensity or low-impact exercises like yoga, baduanjin and taichiquan. Eight studies included resistance training such as muscular strengthening exercises, with six studies exposing participants to both aerobic and strength exercises
I like how the study isn't just all the same exercise. They picked so many different ones with all different levels difficulty.
based on convenience, rather than having a rationale for recruiting undergraduate students specifically, and studies that included a mix of undergraduate and postgraduate students in their data
So the data is random? Because how it sounds to me the data and study was random and they didn't pick people who won't make sure everything went good.
Search strategy and study selection
I liked what I read in this. They actually went to people in the field and didn't just be the person where they act like they know what they are talking about.
seemed to be effective in reducing certain symptoms of poor mental health, particularly with higher intensity PA interventions, but found varying degrees of effectiveness depending on intervention design, intensity and context
I do like how they added "seemed" because while they are trying to prove their point they still want to be correct and not give opinion.
although the effect on anxiety was not significant
I think anxiety might be different from depression and stress. Anxiety is our body fight or flight response so to me a little bit hard to stop when it is just in us.
vigorous intensity
What is their term of vigorous intensity?
there has been an increase in the proportion of undergraduate students experiencing poor mental health
First off we need to fix this. However I have a question if we are seeing a rise in it why are we not doing anything about it? What should we do to make it more less stressful, fun, etc.?
symptoms of psychological distress, including anxiety and depression
I would agree with this. I don't think everyone will face everyone but at some point we all hit that wall of those emotions which suck.
Physical activity is a known health behaviour that protects undergraduate students’ mental health
While I do agree with physical activity being good not just for students but everyone however my question with this already is for some physical activity work but for others it does not. Is it okay if some don't do it and do something else to help or is it to them only physical things?