Abstract

Incidence of stress, anxiety and depression have risen dramatically among the young adult population. Identifying methods of preventing and treating these problems could reduce the disease burden and improve quality of life. Research indicates that self-efficacy is positively related to physical activity (PA) levels and both are inversely related to stress, anxiety, and depression and can be utilized to treat these symptoms. Purpose: To design an intervention to improve self-efficacy that will assist college students complaining of stress, anxiety and depression, and not meeting national recommendations for PA, to increase their level of PA in order to reduce psychological symptoms.

Author Details

Timothy Byrd, DNP

Sigma Membership

Lambda Rho at-Large

Type

DNP Capstone Project

Format Type

Text-based Document

Study Design/Type

Quality Improvement

Research Approach

Translational Research/Evidence-based Practice

Keywords:

Depression, Self-efficacy, Anxiety, Students, Exercise

Advisor

Theresa Chenot

Degree

DNP

Degree Grantor

Jacksonville University

Degree Year

2020

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Review Type

Faculty Approved: Degree-based Submission

Acquisition

Self-submission

Date of Issue

2020-04-13

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