The moderating role of aerobic exercise in the relationship between stress and cognitive functions.

Sci Rep · 2025 · PMC12334714 · PMID 40781117

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closest p · 1.7× alpha

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close to significancep = 0.084so close (0.05 < p ≤ 0.1)

The direct effect of aerobic exercise intensity, included as a moderator variable, was not statistically significant but was close to significance (B = − 0.411, p = 0.084), implying that aerobic exercise might have a potential influence on cognitive function.

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marginal significanceno p-value reported

While the direction of the interaction contradicted our original hypothesis (H2), its marginal significance also suggests caution in interpreting this effect.

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