demonstrating a possible connection between dispositional mindfulness and flow, Kee and Wang ( 2008 ) found via cluster analysis that a group of university student-athletes with high mindfulness scores reported significantly higher flow disposition (i.e., one’s propensity to experience flow states) compared
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A Mixed-Method Study of Athletes’ Experiences With Mindfulness Across Stages of Readiness
Thomas O. Minkler, Sam Zizzi, Blake Costalupes, and D. Jake Follmer
Teammate Relationships, Loneliness, and the Motivational and Well-Being Experiences of Adolescent Athletes
Christine E. Pacewicz and Alan L. Smith
may influence their social affect (i.e., loneliness) as well as their motivational experiences and well-being. The general aim of this study was to expand understanding of how teammates contribute to athlete burnout and engagement, key markers of motivation and well-being, with consideration of
Tackle Your Feelings: Experience of Help-Seeking for Mental Well-Being Concerns in Professional Rugby Union Players
Deirdre Lyons, Philip Clarke, and Robert C. Dempsey
Elite athletes are as likely as the general population to experience mental health difficulties ( Gorczynski et al., 2017 ; Woods et al., 2022 ) but are less likely to seek help ( Gulliver et al., 2012 ; Ojio et al., 2021 ). Peak competitive years in elite sport tend to coincide with the peak age
Help-Seeking Beliefs Among Anabolic Androgenic Steroid Users Experiencing Side Effects: An Interpretive Phenomenological Analysis
Hugh Gilmore, Stephen Shannon, Gerard Leavey, Martin Dempster, Shane Gallagher, and Gavin Breslin
remains a paucity of information on why most users do not seek help when they experience unwanted side effects, and what information and/or treatment strategies they use to self-manage ( Yu, Hildebrandt, & Lanzieri, 2015 ). Indeed, the widespread availability of black market ‘stacks’ that include
A Program and Session Evaluation of Student-Athletes’ Experiences Participating in a Mental Illness Destigmatization Intervention
Graig M. Chow, Nicole T. Gabana, Charles Cox, Brandon T. Cooper, and Matthew D. Bird
( 2014 ) reported 10% of SAs experiencing anxiety or depression seek professional psychological help. One of the most prominent barriers to SAs seeking and receiving the help they need is stigma surrounding mental health ( Moreland et al., 2018 ). Stigmatization, defined as a socially driven label which
Transition (From Sport) Experiences of Former National Football League Players: An NFL-LONG Study
J.D. DeFreese, Erianne A. Weight, Landon B. Lempke, Samuel R. Walton, Zachary Yukio Kerr, Benjamin L. Brett, Avinash Chandran, Rebekah Mannix, Ruben J. Echemendia, Michael A. McCrea, William P. Meehan III, and Kevin M. Guskiewicz
perceive their own lived transition (from sport) experiences. Athlete transition from sport and matriculation into nonsport endeavors is defined as the process of athletic career termination, beginning during the athletes’ playing career and continuing until sport career termination ( Wylleman et al., 2004
Collegiate Athletes’ Expectations and Experiences With Mindful Sport Performance Enhancement
Erin G. Mistretta, Carol R. Glass, Claire A. Spears, Rokas Perskaudas, Keith A. Kaufman, and Dennis Hoyer
Although mindfulness training for athletes is an area of increasing interest, few studies have focused on the qualitative experiences of athletes in such programs. Before beginning six sessions of mindful sport performance enhancement (MSPE) training, 45 mixed-sport collegiate athletes reported what they hoped and expected to get from the training, and responded afterward to open-ended questions about their experiences. Participants’ responses were coded for themes, with high interrater reliability. Athletes initially hoped to gain psychological benefits in both sport and everyday life, such as relaxation and less stress or anxiety, better emotion regulation, mental toughness, and self-awareness, as well as sport performance improvement. Overall, they found MSPE to be a positive experience and reported many of the same benefits that they expected. Participants also provided constructive feedback and recommendations for future MSPE training. Finally, there was evidence to suggest that athletes’ expectations predicted similar improvements in outcome measures.
Predicting Student Athlete Career Situation Awareness From College Experiences
Richard H. Cox, Sheriece Sadberry, Richard T. McGuire, and Adrian McBride
This study examined relationships between student athlete experiences and career situation awareness. Participants completed the Student-Athlete Experiences Inventory (SAEI) and Student-Athlete Career Situation Inventory (SACSI). Separate exploratory factor analyses were conducted for men and women to clarify factors on the inventories, and structural models were developed for each gender. For males, results showed that (a) involvement in campus activities leads to lack of interest in career situation, (b) social involvement leads to stronger perception of career situation, and (c) library use has little effect on career situation. For females, results revealed that (a) involvement in campus activities leads to career confidence, (b) social involvement leads to perception of career barriers, and (c) library use leads to perception that sport identity need not detract from career situation.
The Psychological Experience of Athletes With Vocal Cord Dysfunction
Tonya Nascimento and Gershon Tenenbaum
Exercise-induced vocal cord dysfunction (VCD) is a respiratory dysfunction where athletes’ vocal cords close prematurely, causing partially or fully obstructed air-flow. Due to a resulting severe decrement in performance and lack of efficacious treatments, this study aimed to discover some of the psychological experiences of athletes with VCD symptoms. Semistructured interviews were conducted with five athletes from three different sports and two mothers of participants. Data were coded for meaningful units and themes by the researcher and one independent rater. Ten psychological facets were derived. Based on the data from these five participants, athletes with VCD may have several common psychological experiences, which may possibly be a result of the breathing disorder. The first seven facets highlight that athletes with VCD may be at risk for burnout. The facets identified are a starting point for sport personnel to plan their treatment and support of athletes in their care.
“Horrible—But Worth It”: Exploring Weight Cutting Practices, Eating Behaviors, and Experiences of Competitive Female Taekwon-Do Athletes. A Mixed Methods Study
Karen A. Smith, Robert J. Naughton, Carl Langan-Evans, and Kiara Lewis
media platform’s messaging service. These former team members were all known to the lead researcher and two of these members were suggested by the assistant coach, specifically because they were known to have prior experience with making weight. All four of these former members initially agreed to
