Article
Hospitality, Leisure, Sport & Tourism
Ciara Everard, Ross Wadey, Karen Howells
Summary: By studying the injury experiences of elite track athletes and identifying dominant socio-cultural narratives shaping their stories, this research extends the field of sport injury psychology. Six narrative typologies were identified, highlighting how socio-cultural influences impact athletes' thoughts, feelings, and behaviors throughout the injury process.
PSYCHOLOGY OF SPORT AND EXERCISE
(2021)
Article
Sport Sciences
Elena Sonsoles Rodriguez-Lopez, Maria Barbano Acevedo-Gomez, Natalia Romero-Franco, Angel Basas-Garcia, Christophe Ramirez-Parenteau, Sofia Olivia Calvo-Moreno, Juan Carlos Fernandez-Dominguez
Summary: The study found that over half of female elite track and field athletes have urinary incontinence (UI), particularly stress UI. Female athletes specializing in vertical jump events had the lowest prevalence and training volume.
SPORTS MEDICINE-OPEN
(2022)
Article
Chemistry, Multidisciplinary
Pascal Edouard, Benjamin Caumeil, Caroline Giroux, Antoine Bruneau, Jeanne Tondut, Laurent Navarro, Christine Hanon, Gael Guilhem, Alexis Ruffault
Summary: The objective of this study was to describe the epidemiology of injury complaints related to athletics activity in elite sprinting athletes. A cross-sectional study was conducted on elite sprinting athletes licensed with the French Federation of Athletics, collecting retrospective data of injury complaints. The results showed that most injury complaints were located in the lower limb, particularly involving the hamstrings, and the main diagnosis was hamstring muscle injury. Efforts should be made to monitor injuries in this population and develop specific injury risk reduction strategies for athletics and sprinting.
APPLIED SCIENCES-BASEL
(2023)
Article
Immunology
Tomasz Sobierajski, Jaroslaw Krzywanski, Tomasz Mikulski, Andrzej Pokrywka, Hubert Krysztofiak, Ernest Kuchar
Summary: This study examined the concerns and beliefs of Olympians and elite athletes towards COVID-19 vaccination. A survey was conducted among 895 Polish elite athletes representing 34 sports. The results showed that 76.3% of the athletes were vaccinated, with women and Olympic participants being more likely to receive the vaccine. Athletes expressed concerns about the impact of COVID-19 on their training and long-term health. Vaccinated athletes showed higher confidence in the vaccine composition and doctors' recommendation. Athletes competing at the Olympic level were less likely to doubt the speed and testing of the vaccines. National-level athletes exhibited the highest level of distrust towards the government and doctors regarding COVID-19 vaccination.
Article
Genetics & Heredity
Magdalena Dzitkowska-Zabielska, Aleksandra Bojarczuk, Malgorzata Borczyk, Marcin Piechota, Michal Korostynski, Jakub Grzegorz Adamczyk, Grzegorz Trybek, Myosotis Massidda, Pawel Cieszczyk
Summary: This study compared the genotype distributions and allele frequencies of several genetic markers in Polish elite athletes and nonathletes. The results suggest that there might be a transmission distortion of the MCT1 rs1049434 polymorphism in Polish athletes, while the frequencies of other polymorphisms did not show significant differences between the groups.
Article
Sport Sciences
Elena Sonsoles Rodriguez-Lopez, Sofia Olivia Calvo-Moreno, Angel Basas-Garcia, Fernando Gutierrez-Ortega, Jesus Guodemar-Perez, Maria Barbano Acevedo-Gomez
Summary: The prevalence of urinary incontinence among elite athletes was found to be 33%, with higher rates in females compared to males and variations depending on the type of sports practiced.
JOURNAL OF SCIENCE AND MEDICINE IN SPORT
(2021)
Article
Hospitality, Leisure, Sport & Tourism
Erin Willson, Stephanie Buono, Gretchen Kerr, Ashley Stirling
Summary: This study examines the connections between athletes' experiences of maltreatment and indicators of mental health. Through an online survey, Canadian National Team athletes reported their experiences of maltreatment (psychological, physical, sexual harm, and neglect), as well as indicators of mental health including well-being, eating disorders, and self-harming behaviors. The results showed that all forms of maltreatment were significantly correlated with eating disorders and self-harming behaviors, and had a negative correlation with well-being. The relationships between maltreatment and mental health indicators varied depending on the athletes' identity characteristics. Further research is needed to prevent and intervene in maltreatment in sports in order to reduce behaviors associated with negative health outcomes.
PSYCHOLOGY OF SPORT AND EXERCISE
(2023)
Article
Sport Sciences
Nina Solvberg, Monica Klungland Torstveit, Jan H. Rosenvinge, Gunn Pettersen, Jorunn Sundgot-Borgen
Summary: This study examined the prevalence and changes in reported sexual harassment and abuse (SHA) among young elite athletes, recreational athletes, and reference students in different social settings. The results showed that the prevalence of SHA was lower among elite athletes, higher among girls, and most participants reported no change in SHA over 12 months. SHA occurred most frequently in free time settings. These findings highlight the need for targeted preventive measures for both young athletes and non-athletes.
MEDICINE & SCIENCE IN SPORTS & EXERCISE
(2022)
Article
Health Care Sciences & Services
Celal Bulgay, Isik Bayraktar, Hasan Huseyin Kazan, Damla Selin Yildirim, Erdal Zorba, Onur Akman, Mehmet Ali Ergun, Mesut Cerit, Korkut Ulucan, Ozgur Eken, Halil Ibrahim Ceylan, Georgian Badicu, Wilhelm Robert Grosz, Raluca Mijaica
Summary: The study aimed to investigate the impact of the VDR rs2228570 polymorphism on elite athletes' performance. 60 elite athletes (31 sprint/power and 29 endurance) and 20 control/physically inactive individuals aged 18-35 participated in the study. Genomic DNA isolated from peripheral blood was used for whole exome sequencing. Linear regression models were used to compare parameters such as sports type, sex, and competitive performance between and within the groups. The results showed no significant difference in genotypes and the association between the polymorphism and personal bests within the athlete groups.
Article
Hospitality, Leisure, Sport & Tourism
Z. A. Poucher, K. A. Tamminen, C. M. Sabiston, J. Cairney, G. Kerr
Summary: This study evaluated the prevalence of symptoms of mental health disorders, specifically depression, anxiety, and eating disorders, among elite Canadian athletes, and identified the relationship between components of the stress process model and athletes' symptoms of mental disorders. The results showed that 41.4% of athletes met the cut-off criteria for one or more mental disorders, with stress being a significant correlate of depression, anxiety, and EDs. Training load was also significantly correlated with depression and anxiety among the athletes.
PSYCHOLOGY OF SPORT AND EXERCISE
(2021)
Article
Multidisciplinary Sciences
Pascal Bauer, Lutz Kraushaar, Oliver Doerr, Stanislav Keranov, Holger Nef, Christian W. Hamm, Astrid Most
Summary: The study found that there may be vascular impairment in healthy young male elite athletes recovering from COVID-19. There was a significant interaction between SARS-CoV-2 exposure and time on augmentation index and augmentation index normalized to a heart rate of 75 beats per minute. Further studies are needed to evaluate whether these vascular alterations affect athletic performance.
SCIENTIFIC REPORTS
(2022)
Article
Sport Sciences
Z. A. Poucher, K. A. Tamminen, C. M. Sabiston, J. Cairney
Summary: The study found that athletes' symptoms of mental disorders were high during the pandemic, with high baseline levels and no significant changes over time. Female athletes had higher scores for disordered eating, and higher levels of perceived stress predicted higher scores on mental disorder measures.
JOURNAL OF SPORTS SCIENCES
(2022)
Article
Psychology, Multidisciplinary
Petar Mitic, Jasmina Nedeljkovic, Zeljka Bojanic, Mirjana Francesko, Ivana Milovanovic, Antonino Bianco, Patrik Drid
Summary: The study aimed to determine whether specific psychological characteristics can distinguish between elite and non-elite athletes based on their participation in the senior national team. Elite athletes were found to have higher levels of self-efficacy, emotionality, positive time perspectives, and openness to experience, while non-elite athletes exhibited the opposite traits. These results have implications for talent selection, development, and life skills enhancement in athletes.
FRONTIERS IN PSYCHOLOGY
(2021)
Article
Sport Sciences
Jacopo Antonino Vitale, Stefano Borghi, Roberto Codella, Michele Lastella, Mathieu Nedelec, Giuseppe Banfi, Antonio La Torre
Summary: This study evaluated the changes in sleep parameters and physical activity characteristics of elite track and field athletes in Italy during the Covid-19 lockdown. Results showed that athletes experienced lower sleep quality and reduced training volumes during the lockdown, while maintaining similar patterns in alcohol, caffeine intake, and electronic device use.
Article
Nutrition & Dietetics
Kamran Khan, Abdul Qadir, Gina Trakman, Tariq Aziz, Maria Ishaq Khattak, Ghulam Nabi, Metab Alharbi, Abdulrahman Alshammari, Muhammad Shahzad
Summary: This study reveals that frequent consumption of sports and energy drinks among elite athletes from Pakistan has a detrimental impact on oral health, leading to a high prevalence of dental caries, gingivitis, periodontitis, and erosive tooth wear. Oral problems also negatively affect the athletes' daily activities and sports performance.
Article
Rehabilitation
Claire F. Fitzsimons, Sarah L. Nicholson, Jacqui Morris, Gillian E. Mead, Sebastien Chastin, Ailsa Niven
Summary: This study conducted a behavioural diagnosis of sedentary behaviour in the early phase after stroke to provide insights for interventions. The findings revealed that physical tiredness and pain were major factors that diminished capability to reduce sedentary behaviour. Environmental barriers and social interaction were also found to influence sedentary behaviour.
DISABILITY AND REHABILITATION
(2022)
Editorial Material
Psychology, Social
David Lavallee, Jane Lowder, Jeff Lowder
JOURNAL OF LOSS & TRAUMA
(2022)
Review
Hospitality, Leisure, Sport & Tourism
Julieanne McAuliffe, David Lavallee, Mark J. Campbell
Summary: To overcome challenges and optimize performance in professional rugby, players need to possess psychological skills and characteristics such as motivation, confidence, coping skills, focus, and self-regulation. Understanding and developing these PSCs are crucial for successfully transitioning through various stages of talent development pathway. Research on training programs based on these identified PSCs could have positive effects on players navigating the pathway to professional rugby.
INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF SPORT AND EXERCISE PSYCHOLOGY
(2022)
Review
Sport Sciences
Graeme G. Sorbie, Alexander J. Beaumont, Ashley K. Williams, David Lavallee
Summary: This systematic review examines the influence of golf participation and caddying on physical health. The review finds that playing golf can improve musculoskeletal and cardiovascular health, while caddying can improve bone mineral density, stiffness index, and strength. However, the studies included in the review have methodological limitations.
Review
Pediatrics
Niamh Hart, Samantha Fawkner, Ailsa Niven, Josie N. Booth
Summary: Yoga is widely used in schools to improve mental health and cognition in both neurotypical and neurodiverse youth populations, showing significant positive effects on anxiety, self-concept, resilience, depression, self-esteem, well-being, executive function, memory, attention, and academic performance.
Article
Psychology, Social
Sebastian S. Sandgren, David Lavallee
Summary: The article emphasizes the urgent need for interventions to address muscle dysmorphia symptoms and calls on researchers and practitioners to take action. Evidence-based recommendations and the Intervention Mapping Protocol are introduced to help develop effective programs to reduce the severity of muscle dysmorphia.
JOURNAL OF LOSS & TRAUMA
(2023)
Article
Psychology, Applied
Laura Kiemle-Gabbay, Andrea Cameron, David Lavallee
Summary: The purpose of this paper is to describe the processes undertaken in the development of an evidence-base related to competition manipulation in sport for a national police agency. The research reported underpinned the creation of a film to deter the involvement of young athletes in serious organized crime. The environmental contexts, including the police environment and the sporting environment that the film was being developed for, are presented and reflected upon.
JOURNAL OF SPORT PSYCHOLOGY IN ACTION
(2023)
Article
Hospitality, Leisure, Sport & Tourism
Peter R. R. Aston, Mikaela A. A. Brewer, Dustin W. W. Kieschnick, Monica C. C. Allen, Peter J. J. van Roessel, David E. E. Lavallee, Carolyn I. I. Rodriguez
Summary: This study explores the retirement experiences of retired professional ice hockey players and their relationship to depressive symptoms and athletic identity. The findings highlight two distinct identity challenges faced by depressed former players: those who distance themselves from their athletic identity and focus on building a new identity, and those who experience an identity crisis and maintain a strong athletic identity. The study also suggests that non-depressed players prioritize career support for future retiring players, while depressed players emphasize the importance of mental health support.
INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF SPORT AND EXERCISE PSYCHOLOGY
(2022)
Article
Hospitality, Leisure, Sport & Tourism
J. Ryan Harrison, Anne Hsu, Nicholas Markette, James Dudleston, David Lavallee
Summary: The support for athlete career excellence is a growing societal issue, particularly for professional athletes in North America. This study examined the relationships between athletic identity, career engagement, and mental well-being in these athletes. The findings showed that both athletic identity and career engagement significantly predicted mental well-being, contributing to the understanding of how these factors contribute to athletes' striving for career excellence. Recommendations for further research and practical applications are provided.
INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF SPORT AND EXERCISE PSYCHOLOGY
(2023)
Article
Public, Environmental & Occupational Health
Graeme G. Sorbie, Ashley K. Williams, Sophie E. Carter, Amy K. Campbell, Jonathan Glen, David Lavallee, Nicholas Sculthorpe, Andrew Murray, Alexander J. Beaumont
Summary: This study examined the impact of golf caddying on the physical health of middle-older aged males. The results showed that caddying can lead to improvements in balance, strength, cardiovascular health markers, and body composition. These improvements are likely attributed to increased physical activity volume and intensity during caddying.
JOURNAL OF PHYSICAL ACTIVITY & HEALTH
(2023)
Article
Public, Environmental & Occupational Health
Ailsa Niven, Graham Baker, Eva Coral Almeida, Samantha G. Fawkner, Ruth Jepson, Jillian Manner, Sarah Morton, Glenna Nightingale, Divya Sivaramakrishnan, Claire Fitzsimons
Summary: This study assessed occupational sitting behavior when working at home and used the COM-B model to identify influences on this behavior. The results revealed an increase in sitting time due to working from home, with age, sitting breaks, motivation-automatic, and opportunity-physical factors significantly contributing to sitting behavior.
OCCUPATIONAL HEALTH SCIENCE
(2023)
Article
Hospitality, Leisure, Sport & Tourism
Natalia B. Stambulova, Robert J. Schinke, David Lavallee, Paul Wylleman
Summary: The aim of this invited commentary is to stimulate discussion among sport psychology researchers and practitioners about the unique developmental challenges and possibilities that Olympic and Paralympic athletes are facing during their final - extended year of the Tokyo 2020 quadrennium. The commentary starts with the context of the COVID-19 pandemic and discusses the transitional and holistic perspectives on athletes' Olympic/Paralympic journey. It outlines three potential pathway scenarios and presents COVID-19 as a possibility-provider coping strategy for Olympic/Paralympic athletes. The commentary concludes with a summary of messages intended to invite further discussion and collaboration.
INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF SPORT AND EXERCISE PSYCHOLOGY
(2022)
Article
Sport Sciences
Graeme G. Sorbie, Alexander J. Beaumont, Ashley K. Williams, Jonathan Glen, Scott M. Hardie, David Lavallee
Summary: The findings suggest that outdoor golf activities are positively related to sense of belonging, enjoyment, and wellbeing. Additionally, there was a significant improvement in sense of belonging and life satisfaction in Study 2 compared to Study 1.
FRONTIERS IN SPORTS AND ACTIVE LIVING
(2021)
Article
Psychology, Social
Miyako Oulevey, Daisuke Hirata, David Lavallee, Naohiko Kohtake
Summary: Retiring elite athletes face psychological difficulties, and support systems can help them better transition into new careers. Focusing on developmental experiences in sports career transitions can improve the process of transitioning.
JOURNAL OF LOSS & TRAUMA
(2021)
Article
Education & Educational Research
Daniela Zahn, Ursula Canton, Victoria Boyd, Laura Hamilton, Josianne Mamo, Jane McKay, Linda Proudfoot, Dickson Telfer, Kim Williams, Colin Wilson
Summary: Evaluating the impact of Academic Literacies teaching is challenging due to the complexity of assessing writers' understanding of social interactions and their language manipulation skills. Current assessment tools focusing on textual features may not be suitable for an Academic Literacies framework, and consensual assessment may offer a potential solution for capturing readers' perception of writing interactions.
STUDIES IN HIGHER EDUCATION
(2021)
