The Utilization of Exercise to Decrease Depressive Symptoms in Young Adult Women |
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| Authors: | Richard S Balkin Tara Tietjen‐Smith Charmaine Caldwell Yu‐Pei Shen |
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| Institution: | 1. Department of Counseling, Texas A&M University—Commerce;2. Department of Health and Human Performance, Texas A&M University—Commerce |
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| Abstract: | Depression is a prevalent issue for women on college campuses. Undergraduate women participated in (a) an aerobic exercise class, (b) a weight‐lifting class, or (c) a control group to determine the effect of exercise on depressive symptoms. Participants in the aerobic exercise group exhibited a significant decrease in depressive symptoms. Implications for college counselors are discussed. |
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