Research on the Influence Mechanism of Naadam Culture on the Physical and Mental Health Development of Adolescents in the Ethnic Areas of the Northern Frontier

Nadam culture is an important component of the overall cultural system of the ethnic regions in Northern Xinjiang, boasting a rich traditional heritage and profound cultural significance. This study focuses on the impact of Nadam culture on the physical and mental health development of adolescents, employing research methods such as experimental design, questionnaire surveys, and mathematical statistics to conduct educational experiments on students at a certain school. Before and after the experiment, the physical health indicators and psychological health factors of the two groups of students were measured and analyzed. The results showed that the experimental group exhibited significant differences in all physical health indicators (p < 0.05), with the most notable improvements observed in the three indicators of pull-ups, sit-and-reach, and sit-ups, with growth rates of 45.24%, 42.34%, and 22.64%, respectively. The total mental health score of the experimental group decreased by 4.49%, which was higher than the 1.03% decrease in the control group. All factors showed significant differences at the 5% level, and the reduction rate was 1.94% to 5.74% higher than that of the control group. Nadam culture had the most significant improvement on other factors, hostility, and interpersonal relationships among adolescents. The above results indicate that Nadam culture has a positive effect on the physical and mental health development of adolescents.