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ABSTRACT:
The effect of running on mood and perceived health is examined using longitudinal data from a national probability sample of Americans aged 20-64. Multiple regression analysis indicated that running has a small positive effect on perceived health, but no significant effect on mood and severity of emotional problems. These data suggest that cross-sectional studies may have exaggerated the effect of running and that the results of many experimental studies may be of limited generality. Examines the impact of running on well-being using longitudinal data from the National Survey of Health Practices and Consequences, which was designed to explore the relationship between health problems and physical health status. Non-institutionalized adults n=2,434) in the United States respond to an initial telephone survey and a one-year follow-up. Divides respondents into five groups: no exercise, occasional run (less than 5 miles per week), frequent run more than 5 miles per week), occasional other sport, and frequent other sport. Analyzes three dependent variables: mood, perceived health, and emotional problems. Finds that running has a small positive effect on perceived health, but no significant effect on mood and severity of emotional problems.
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