Raw Data_Factors Influencing Exercise Adherence in Obese Adolescents

The dataset, " Raw Data_Factors Influencing Exercise Adherence in Obese Adolescents," was collected from students in several middle and high schools across China using the online survey platform Questionnaire Star (www.wjx.cn) between September and October 2025. After excluding invalid responses, 487 valid questionnaires from obese adolescents were analyzed. The study focused on key psychological factors influencing exercise adherence, including psychological need frustration, body image dissatisfaction, and exercise motivation. The research aimed to examine how psychological need frustration affects exercise adherence, with body image dissatisfaction and exercise motivation serving as sequential mediators. This dataset provides empirical evidence for understanding exercise behavior in obese adolescents and offers practical guidance for developing interventions that promote physical activity and psychological well-being in this population.