Changes in emotional distress, short term memory, and sustained attention following 6 and 12 sessions of progressive muscle relaxation training in 10-11 years old primary school children.

Purpose: This study compared the effects of 6 and 12 sessions of relaxation training on emotional distress, short-term memory, and sustained attention in primary school children.

Methods: Participants (N = 132) aged 10 and 11 years old participated in this study. All participants and their parents provided written informed consent.

Does exercise habit strength moderate the relationship between emotional distress and short-term memory in Malaysian primary school children?

Purpose: We examined the moderating effects of exercise habit strength on the relationship between emotional distress and short-term memory in primary school children.

Methods: The sample consisted of 165 primary school students (10-12 years old). Participants completed measures of emotional distress, exercise habit strength, and the Digit Span Test.