Job vs leisure: Rethinking physical activity as a precision strategy for mental and cognitive aging in China

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World J Psychiatry. Nov 19, 2026; 16(11): 117569
Published online Nov 19, 2026. doi: 10.5498/wjp.117569

Table 1 Comparison of job-related and leisure physical activity across key dimensions

Dimension	Job-related physical activity	Leisure physical activity
Purpose	Work-related obligation	Voluntary activity
Autonomy	Low	High
Intensity	Often high and prolonged	Usually moderate and flexible
Recovery	Limited recovery time	Adequate recovery possible
Psychological experience	Stress, fatigue	Enjoyment, motivation
Social interaction	Limited or absent	Often present
Cognitive impact	Potential risk	Protective effect

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Citation: Wang Q, Wang MD. Job vs leisure: Rethinking physical activity as a precision strategy for mental and cognitive aging in China. World J Psychiatry 2026; 16(11): 117569
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DOI: https://dx.doi.org/10.5498/wjp.117569

Wang Q, Wang MD. Job vs leisure: Rethinking physical activity as a precision strategy for mental and cognitive aging in China. World J Psychiatry 2026; 16(11): 117569 [DOI: 10.5498/wjp.117569]

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