Table 5 Tests of the mediating model effects of self-control and mental toughness on physical exercise and social anxiety.

From: Analyzing the effect of physical exercise on social anxiety in college students using the chain mediation model

Model effect

Efficiency value

BootSE

BootLLCL

BootULCL

Percentage of total effect value

Total indirect effect

− 0.056

0.013

− 0.083

− 0.033

28.24%

Physical exercise → self-control → social anxiety

− 0.025

0.007

− 0.041

− 0.012

12.70%

Physical exercise → mental toughness → social anxiety

− 0.026

0.009

− 0.046

− 0.009

13.06%

Physical exercise → self-control → mental toughness → social anxiety

− 0.005

0.003

− 0.010

− 0.000

2.48%