Past research has linked physical activity and sports participation with improved mental and social well-being, including reduced risk of depression and suicidality. In this study we examined relationships among several dimensions of athletic involvement (team sport participation, individual sport participation, athlete identity, and jock identity), gender, and depression and suicidal behavior in a sample of 791 undergraduate students. Both participation in a team sport and athlete identity were associated with lower depression scores. Athlete identity was also associated with lower odds of a past-year suicide attempt, whereas jock identity was associated with elevated odds of a suicide attempt. The findings are discussed in light of the relationship between mental well-being and a larger constellation of health-risk behaviors linked to a “toxic jock” identity.
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Mental Well-Being and Sport-Related Identities in College Students
Kathleen E. Miller and Joseph H. Hoffman
Physical Activity and Dimensions of Subjective Well-Being in Older Adults
Aphrodite Stathi, Kenneth R. Fox, and James McKenna
Using a qualitative approach, the dimensions of subjective well-being of active older adults were outlined and ways identified through which they might be influenced by participation in physical activities. One-to-one and group interviews were used to collect the data. Using cross-case analysis, 17 main themes were identified. The following main dimensions emerged: developmental, material, physical, mental, and social well-being. The findings indicated that physical activity influences all dimensions of the subjective well-being of older adults, with the exception of material well-being. Physical activity appears to contribute to the mental health of older adults through maintenance of a busy and active life, mental alertness, positive attitude toward life and avoidance of stress, negative function, and isolation. The complexity of subjective well-being and the multiple roles of physical activity stress the need to extend qualitative research to sedentary older adults and the institutionalized elderly to explore the relationship between well-being and physical activity in later life.
Stress and Coping Experiences of U.K. Professional Football Managers During the COVID-19 Pandemic
Sofie Kent, Tracey Devonport, Rachel Arnold, and Faye Didymus
severe increases in perceived stress during this time. Stress is defined as a “relationship between the person and the environment that is appraised by the person as taxing or exceeding his or her resources and endangering his or her well-being” ( Lazarus & Folkman, 1984 , p. 19). Experiences of stress
Reflections on a Scholarly Career in Sport and Exercise Psychology: The Influence of Significant Others on the Psychosocial Well-Being of Children, Adolescents, and Young Adults
Thelma S. Horn
, and coaches) have on the well-being of individuals in sport and physical activity. In the following pages, I provide a summary of the work that was completed in each of these areas. Each summary begins with an explanation as to how I got interested in that line of research and then briefly presents a
The Effectiveness of Progressive Muscle-Relaxation Techniques in Improving Affective Well-Being Among Female Athletes During Menstruation: A Randomized Controlled Study
Ichrak Abdelkefi and Sana Jarraya
Sporting activities for women can be affected by several factors, including biological influences. One such factor is the menstrual cycle (MC), which can significantly impact the performance and emotional well-being of female athletes ( Anderson & Babcock, 2008 ). The MC typically begins with
Benefits of a Pole Walking Program Offered by Community Organizations on Physical Fitness, Psychological Well-Being, and Cognitive Function Among Older Adults
Baptiste Fournier, Maxime Lussier, Nathalie Bier, Johanne Filiatrault, Manon Parisien, Miguel Chagnon, and Marie-Ève Mathieu
interesting opportunity can be found with pole walking, a particular type of walking seen as a new way to exercise and improve function and well-being ( Pantzar & Shove, 2010 ). There are two main forms of pole walking, namely Nordic walking and Exerstriding. Nordic walking is mainly practiced in Europe
Case Study: Long-Term Low-Carbohydrate, High-Fat Diet Impairs Performance and Subjective Well-Being in a World-Class Vegetarian Long-Distance Triathlete
Iñigo Mujika
communication with the author. CHO = carbohydrate; HCHO = high carbohydrate; LCHF = low carbohydrate, high fat; W = average power output. Subjective Well-Being The athlete reported that the months on the LCHF diet were mentally very tough: He had many psychic slumps and some feelings of depression. He
No Effect of Partial-Body Cryotherapy on Restoration of Countermovement Jump or Well-Being Performance in Elite Rugby Union Players During the Competitive Phase of the Season
Adam Grainger, Paul Comfort, and Shane Heffernan
field-based “real-world” environments. 13 While the 2 settings are inextricably linked and vital to our practical understanding, laboratory-based testing is often impractical and costly. Thus, performance testing (such as jump performance) and subjective well-being (WB) assessments that are accessible
Moving Well-Being Well: Evaluating the Efficacy, Impact on Gender, and Role of Teacher Fidelity of a Fundamental Movement Skill-Based Intervention in Irish Primary School Children
Nathan Gavigan, Johann Issartel, Cameron Peers, and Sarahjane Belton
Research has sought to improve the physical activity (PA) levels of children and adolescents in an effort to promote health and well-being ( Fletcher, 2009 ). Evidence in this area suggests that developing a strong foundation of movement competence may be critical to promoting and sustaining
Moving Well-Being Well: Evaluating the Efficacy, Impact on Gender, and Role of Teacher Fidelity of a Fundamental Movement Skill-Based Intervention in Irish Primary School Children
Nathan Gavigan, Johann Issartel, Cameron Peers, and Sarahjane Belton
Research has sought to improve the physical activity (PA) levels of children and adolescents in an effort to promote health and well-being ( Fletcher, 2009 ). Evidence in this area suggests that developing a strong foundation of movement competence may be critical to promoting and sustaining
