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Psychology, Multidisciplinary
Pascal Izzicupo, Angela Di Baldassarre, Ilvis Abelkalns, Ugis Bisenieks, Antonio Sanchez-Pato, Francisco Jose Canovas-Alvarez, Mojca Doupona, Antonio J. Figueiredo, Juan Alfonso Garcia-Roca, Barbara Ghinassi, Alejandro Leiva-Arcas, Lourdes Merono, Anda Paegle, Liliana-Elisabeta Radu, Cristian-Mihail Rus, Oana-Mihaela Rusu, Hugo Sarmento, Janis Stonis, Raquel Vaquero-Cristobal, Vasco Vaz, Laura Capranica
Summary: This study found that student-athletes reduced their time spent on sports and academics during the lockdown period due to COVID-19, but still maintained an active lifestyle. Athletes from countries with severe contagion were more likely to train at home and focus on academics, while those in individual sports trained more and received more support from coaches. International athletes also showed higher training time and support levels.
FRONTIERS IN PSYCHOLOGY
(2021)
Article
History
Benjamin H. Nam, Adam Love, Robert A. Rider
Summary: This study explores the experiences of Korean college athletes who transitioned to careers after their sporting careers ended. The findings reveal that these athletes faced challenges in pursuing their desired post-sport careers, but overcame them through cultivating academic integrity, establishing social networks, and receiving financial and emotional support. These findings help identify the factors that aid former athletes in overcoming barriers and succeeding in their careers after sport.
INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF THE HISTORY OF SPORT
(2022)
Article
Multidisciplinary Sciences
Laura Capranica, Mojca Doupona, Ilvis Abelkalns, Ugis Bisenieks, Antonio Sanchez-Pato, Francisco Jose Canovas-Alvarez, Antonio J. Figueiredo, Juan Alfonso Garcia-Roca, Alejandro Leiva-Arcas, Lourdes Merono, Anda Paegle, Liliana-Elisabeta Radu, Cristian-Mihail Rus, Oana-Mihaela Rusu, Hugo Sarmento, Janis Stonis, Raquel Vaquero-Cristobal, Vasco Vaz, Barbara Ghinassi, Pascal Izzicupo, Angela Di Baldassarre
Summary: This qualitative research study synthesized the opinions of student-athletes on their needs and the most relevant policies for dual career success, emphasizing the importance of positive academic experiences during university education.
Article
Psychology, Multidisciplinary
Petra Robnik, Edvard Kolar, Boro Strumbelj, Marko Ferjan
Summary: Although Olympic athletes often have a good level of education, they still face significant challenges in their post-sport career transition. This study highlights the importance of education and financial support in determining the quality of post-sport career transition for Olympic athletes.
FRONTIERS IN PSYCHOLOGY
(2022)
Article
Psychology, Multidisciplinary
Adrian Mateo-Orcajada, Alejandro Leiva-Arcas, Raquel Vaquero-Cristobal, Lucia Abenza-Cano, Juan Alfonso Garcia-Roca, Lourdes Merono, Emanuele Isidori, Antonio Sanchez-Pato
Summary: The dual career is crucial for elite athletes, but the COVID-19 pandemic has hindered their development and changed their perception of the sporting and educational environment. Based on the study results, athletes from individual modalities and those without scholarships face more barriers, women are more motivated to study, some athletes study for future employment, athletes who do not work perceive a greater influence of study on sports performance, and the influence of academics on performance varies at different stages of the sports career. Athletes who consider themselves professionals and those without scholarships find it more difficult to balance sports and academic life.
FRONTIERS IN PSYCHOLOGY
(2022)
Article
Hospitality, Leisure, Sport & Tourism
Jill Kochanek, Karl Erickson
Summary: This study examined how U.S. high school athletic directors navigate broader social issues in their work with student-athletes to promote youth development. Results indicated that athletic directors used various strategies to address issues and their critical praxis varied to some extent. Further research is needed to systematically examine athletic directors' engagement in critical praxis, student-athletes' perspectives on relevant social issues, and developmental initiatives in athletics.
PSYCHOLOGY OF SPORT AND EXERCISE
(2021)
Article
Multidisciplinary Sciences
Raquel Vaquero-Cristobal, Maria J. Macia-Andreu, Alvaro Diaz-Aroca, Lourdes Merono, Juan Alfonso Garcia-Roca, Lucia Abenza-Cano, Francisco J. Canovas-Alvarez, Antonio Sanchez-Pato, Alejandro Leiva-Arcas
Summary: In recent years, there has been an increase in knowledge about the barriers experienced by people with disabilities in the education system or sports. However, no studies have analyzed the barriers for those who try to succeed in both disciplines (dual career). The purpose of this study was to examine the barriers faced by student-athletes with/out disability to a dual career combining studies and sport.
Article
Multidisciplinary Sciences
Kinga Varga, Ciaran MacDonncha, Laurence Blondel, Enrico Bozzano, Fabrice Burlot, Rute Costa, Nadine Debois, Dominique Delon, Antonio Figueiredo, Joerg Foerster, Masar Gjaka, Carlos Goncalves, Flavia Guidotti, Caterina Pesce, Andrej Pisl, Eoin Rheinisch, Ana Rolo, Sara Rozman, Gary Ryan, Anne Templet, Antonio Tessitore, Giles Warrington, Laura Capranica, Mojca Doupona
Summary: This study used concept mapping methodology to develop a European framework of the needs of parents/guardians for supporting athletes combining sport and education. The results showed five distinct clusters of statements related to parenting dual career athletes, with estimates of effect size indicating demographic differences in statement importance ranking. The framework can inform the development of an online educational programme for empowering parenting dual career athletes and future Pan-European research on these topics.
Article
Social Sciences, Interdisciplinary
Habibah Ismail, Selina Khoo, Mohd Muzhafar Idrus, Jadeera Phaik Geok Cheong, Rizal Razman
Summary: This study investigates the representations of athletes with impairments at the 2012 London and 2016 Rio Paralympic Games from a linguistic perspective. The findings reveal that disability sport differs significantly from non-disability sport in terms of media coverage. Written descriptions frequently use medical terminology to depict both male and female athletes, while visual texts predominantly focus on athletes' faces.
Article
Psychology, Multidisciplinary
Claes Nyberg, Stefan Wagnsson, Henrik Gustafsson, Owe Strahlman
Summary: In many countries, different forms of Dual Career Support (DCS) have been developed to help talented athletes combine sport and education. The effectiveness of these support systems is debated, with limited research on athletes at the highest levels. This study aimed to explore the participation of former Swedish world-class athletes in dual career sport programs at upper secondary school. The results showed that over half of the athletes did not participate in any DCS, indicating that DCS in Sweden may not be a decisive factor for sports success as intended.
FRONTIERS IN PSYCHOLOGY
(2023)
Review
Hospitality, Leisure, Sport & Tourism
Antonio Tessitore, Laura Capranica, Caterina Pesce, Nadine De Bois, Masar Gjaka, Giles Warrington, Ciaran MacDonncha, Mojca Doupona
Summary: The review of scientific literature on the parents' role in supporting dual career athletes highlighted the importance of parental involvement but also revealed incomplete understanding of parental support strategies. The need for educational programs for parents and regular communication between parents, athletes, and teachers/coaches were considered crucial for successful parental interventions at academic and/or sports levels.
PSYCHOLOGY OF SPORT AND EXERCISE
(2021)
Article
Psychology, Multidisciplinary
Benjamin H. Nam, Racheal C. Marshall
Summary: This study investigates the high dropout rate among South Korean college student-athletes and explores the challenges they face during their career transition. The findings reveal factors such as injury, rehabilitation failure, bullying, exclusion, and lack of mentors hindering their athletic careers and post-retirement career advancement. The study emphasizes the importance of researchers, counselors, and administrators advocating for policy and practice changes to better support this population.
FRONTIERS IN PSYCHOLOGY
(2022)
Article
Nutrition & Dietetics
Ines Maldonado, Catarina B. Oliveira, Pedro A. Branco, Monica Sousa
Summary: Athletes' performances in competitive events can be influenced by their food choices, and nutrition labels are vital for informed decisions and compliance with dietary planning. Factors such as time of the day and nutrient composition were rated as important by a higher percentage of athletes compared to the presence of teammates and the coach. Additionally, athletes showed a desire for additional nutritional information and emphasized the importance of food temperature for food choices.
Review
Orthopedics
William Johns, Kempland C. Walley, Raees Seedat, David B. Thordarson, Ben Jackson, Tyler Gonzalez
Summary: The review found that 76% of professional athletes were able to return to play after Achilles tendon rupture, with an average time to return to play of 11 months. However, athletes experienced a decline in performance compared to noninjured controls in the NFL, NBA, and professional soccer leagues. Additionally, the rate of return to play was significantly lower following Achilles tendon rupture compared to athletes with other common orthopedic injuries in both the NFL and NBA.
FOOT & ANKLE INTERNATIONAL
(2021)
Article
Hospitality, Leisure, Sport & Tourism
Kristoffer Henriksen, Natalia Stambulova, Louise Kamuk Storm, Robert Schinke
Summary: In this study, we propose an ecological view of career transitions for athletes. We suggest that an athlete's development involves transitioning through various athletic and non-athletic environments that support their pursuit of career excellence. We introduce the concept of a transition environment as a temporary system that bridges the gap between the athlete's current and desired setting. We also present two working models, the transition environment (TE) model and the transition environment success factor (TE-SF) model, to guide research and practice in understanding and improving transition environments for athletes.
INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF SPORT AND EXERCISE PSYCHOLOGY
(2023)
Article
Hospitality, Leisure, Sport & Tourism
Caitlin Liddelow, Matthew J. Schweickle, Jordan T. Sutcliffe, Christian Swann, Richard Keegan, Simon Rice, Anthony Okely, Stewart A. Vella
Summary: Regular sport participation has physical and psychological health benefits, but some sport environments may contribute to the development of mental health disorders. To ensure psychologically safe sport environments for all participants, mental health guidelines for recreational sport are needed, and collaboration with experts is crucial.
PSYCHOLOGY OF SPORT AND EXERCISE
(2024)
Article
Hospitality, Leisure, Sport & Tourism
Kimberly R. More, Curt More, Kayla A. Burd, Aikaterini Mentzou, L. Alison Phillips
Summary: This study aimed to investigate the prediction of psychological reactance through the matching of message framing and health message outcomes, and its impact on cognitive and behavioral outcomes related to exercise.
PSYCHOLOGY OF SPORT AND EXERCISE
(2024)
Article
Hospitality, Leisure, Sport & Tourism
Sanna M. Nordin-Bates, Daniel J. Madigan, Andrew P. Hill, Luke F. Olsson
Summary: This study explored the relationship between perfectionism and athletic performance and found a nonlinear relationship. In some cases, perfectionistic strivings may have both positive and negative effects on sport performance.
PSYCHOLOGY OF SPORT AND EXERCISE
(2024)
Article
Hospitality, Leisure, Sport & Tourism
Robyn L. Moffitt
Summary: These three studies examined exercise preferences in real-world and virtual environments and their relationship with social physique anxiety, social comparison, and self-presentational efficacy. The results showed that individuals who preferred exercising at home tended to have lower exercise behavior and more negative fitness-related social comparisons. Those with lower exercise behavior, negative social comparisons, lower self-presentational efficacy, or higher social physique anxiety were more likely to choose virtual reality exercise over real-world exercise. In a virtual reality exercise setting, individuals with higher social physique anxiety and more negative social comparisons preferred embodying a nonhuman and fantasy avatar. The findings suggest that individuals who value self-presentation and have low belief in their competence to project a positive image are more likely to prefer exercise contexts that minimize physique and fitness evaluations. Additionally, virtual reality may offer a less threatening environment for individuals who feel self-conscious or inferior during exercise.
PSYCHOLOGY OF SPORT AND EXERCISE
(2024)
Article
Hospitality, Leisure, Sport & Tourism
Jongseong An, Gabriele Wulf
Summary: The study demonstrates that an external focus improves performance and learning of motor skills compared to an internal focus. Through a golf pitch shot experiment, it is found that external focus instructions enhance skill learning, increase positive affect, reduce negative affect, and improve self-efficacy. These findings support assumptions of the OPTIMAL theory and emphasize the attentional and motivational benefits of an external focus.
PSYCHOLOGY OF SPORT AND EXERCISE
(2024)
Article
Hospitality, Leisure, Sport & Tourism
Silvio Maltagliati, Philippe Sarrazin, Dominique Muller, Layan Fessler, Thibaud Ferry, Reinout W. Wiers, Boris Cheval
Summary: This study examined the effects of a personalized consequence-based approach-avoidance training (ABC training) on physical activity (PA). The results showed that although the ABC training did not significantly improve PA, it had positive effects on choices and automatic attitudes, suggesting that this intervention still has potential. Further research with intensive training and device-based measures of PA is needed.
PSYCHOLOGY OF SPORT AND EXERCISE
(2024)
Article
Hospitality, Leisure, Sport & Tourism
Hee Jung Hong, Seung Han Hong
Summary: The present study explores the experiences of Korean elite judokas in managing dual career during their pre-university years, at university, and in preparation for the transition to post-university life. The study focuses on a particular case, utilizing interviews and thematic analysis to identify key themes. It discusses the unique challenges and barriers faced by Korean judokas in their career development and highlights the importance of sociocultural context in their experiences.
PSYCHOLOGY OF SPORT AND EXERCISE
(2024)
Article
Hospitality, Leisure, Sport & Tourism
R. M. Davies, M. A. Knoll, M. N. Kyranides
Summary: This study aimed to examine the mechanism by which social support influences mental wellbeing, using cognitive flexibility as a mediator, and analyzing the consistency of this pathway between elite athletes, retired athletes, and non-athletes. The results showed a significant indirect effect from social support to mental wellbeing through cognitive flexibility, but the effectiveness of cognitive flexibility interventions may be less significant for elite athletes compared to other groups.
PSYCHOLOGY OF SPORT AND EXERCISE
(2024)
Article
Hospitality, Leisure, Sport & Tourism
Katie S. Uzzell, Camilla. J. Knight, Kurtis Pankow, Denise M. Hill
Summary: The demands of elite sport have the potential to negatively impact athletes' wellbeing. However, not all athletes are affected in the same way. This study used grounded theory methodology to examine the processes of change in high-performance swimmers' wellbeing. The findings illustrate how a dominant performance narrative influences the development and maintenance of an exclusive swimmer identity tied to performance. Transitions were identified as critical points where wellbeing is likely to be affected, but proactive coping strategies and appropriate support can help minimize the impact.
PSYCHOLOGY OF SPORT AND EXERCISE
(2024)
Article
Hospitality, Leisure, Sport & Tourism
Barbara A. Morrongiello, Mackenzie Seasons, Emillie Erum, Emilie Arbour
Summary: Despite the high risk of injuries, skateboarding is increasingly popular among youth. The study found that youth value the psychological well-being, companionship, and sense of community that comes from sharing this activity with peers. They are motivated to return to the sport even after serious injury.
PSYCHOLOGY OF SPORT AND EXERCISE
(2024)
Review
Hospitality, Leisure, Sport & Tourism
Simone Ciaccioni, Oscar Castro, Fatimah Bahrami, Phillip D. Tomporowski, Laura Capranica, Stuart J. H. Biddle, Ineke Vergeer, Caterina Pesce
Summary: This systematic review examined the relationship between martial arts and combat sports training and the mental health of adult practitioners. The findings suggest inconclusive associations between martial arts and combat sports practice and self-related constructs, limited evidence of significant associations with sub-domains of ill-being and well-being, and consistent evidence of positive association with perceptual and inhibition abilities. However, the evidence on attention, memory, and the negative associations of boxing with changes in brain structure integrity was limited and inconclusive. The multifaceted nature of martial arts and combat sports may produce different outcomes on mental health, and factors such as activity exposure, expertise, level of competitive engagement, sex, and type of practice may moderate these effects. Further research is needed to enhance theoretical and practical approaches in this field.
PSYCHOLOGY OF SPORT AND EXERCISE
(2024)
Review
Hospitality, Leisure, Sport & Tourism
Janaina Lima Fogaca, Alessandro Quartiroli, Christopher R. D. Wagstaff
Summary: This article systematically reviews the professional development of sport psychology practitioners (SPPs) and creates a process model of professional development. Through reflexive thematic analysis, the researchers identify four developmental phases, four facilitating processes, and nine developmental elements. This model has potential contributions to future research, supervision, and training programs.
PSYCHOLOGY OF SPORT AND EXERCISE
(2024)
Article
Hospitality, Leisure, Sport & Tourism
Andressa de Oliveira Araujo, Gledson Tavares Amorim Oliveira, Felipe de Oliveira Matos, Fivia de Araujo Lopes, Rodrigo Alberto Vieira Browne, Hassan Mohamed Elsangedy
Summary: This study investigated the influence of reflective and automatic processes on physical activity and sedentary behavior, and found direct associations and moderating effects between the two. The findings underline the importance of considering the interplay between reflective and automatic processes in shaping movement behavior.
PSYCHOLOGY OF SPORT AND EXERCISE
(2024)
Article
Hospitality, Leisure, Sport & Tourism
Bridgette Do, Donald Hedeker, Wei-Lin Wang, Tyler B. Mason, Britni R. Belcher, Kimberly A. Miller, Alexander J. Rothman, Stephen S. Intille, Genevieve F. Dunton
Summary: There is an association between affective variability and daily physical activity levels, with individuals experiencing greater fluctuations in affect engaging in more physical activity on the same day.
PSYCHOLOGY OF SPORT AND EXERCISE
(2024)
Article
Hospitality, Leisure, Sport & Tourism
Jennifer Henderson, Maria Kavussanu, Germano Gallicchio, Christopher Ring
Summary: This study examines the relationship between heart rate changes and golf putting performance, finding that task difficulty affects heart rate deceleration characteristics and correlates with task performance.
PSYCHOLOGY OF SPORT AND EXERCISE
(2024)