Physical activity, health and subjective well-being

The article takes a closer look at the relations between physical activity, health and subjective well-being. At the outset of the article the literature is reviewed, and some of the shortcomings in this field of research are pointed out. Intending to avoid some of these, the empirical study then proceeds. It is concluded that physical activity has a notable effect on subjective well-being. This effect, however, primarily works through variable health, indicating an indirect effect. In other words, the findings indicate that physical activity affects health, which in turn affects subjective well-being. Furthermore, some interesting interaction effects are reported in the study that have not previously been explored in the literature.