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The Impact of Competitive Sports on the Mental Health of Young People
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The Impact of Competitive Sports on the Mental Health of Young People

Authors

  • Maciej Józefiak Wroclaw Medical University https://orcid.org/0009-0000-3585-5031
  • Piotr Sobkiewicz Uniwersytet Medyczny we Wrocławiu, Polska https://orcid.org/0009-0007-6610-440X
  • Karolina Niekurzak Uniwersytet Medyczny w Lublinie https://orcid.org/0009-0009-5205-2236
  • Maciej Jędrak Uniwersytet Medyczny w Lublinie https://orcid.org/0009-0000-4557-0099
  • Blanka Flis Oddział Chirurgii Plastycznej, Wojewódzki Szpital Specjalistyczny w Olsztynie, Poland https://orcid.org/0009-0009-5508-7346

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.12775/QS.2024.19.53637

Keywords

Athlete Development, mental health, Athletes injury, pediatric, adolescents, zawodowi sportowcy, youth athletes, physical fitness development, injury

Abstract

Introduction

Mental health is a crucial component of overall well-being for everyone, and it becomes particularly important in the context of young student-athletes who must simultaneously meet educational and athletic challenges. Athletes, like their peers, struggle with various mental health issues such as anxiety, depression, suicidal thoughts, eating disorders, sleep deficits, burnout, and overtraining. The additional activity of engaging in competitive sports, compared to those who do not, can exacerbate these symptoms.

The aim of study

  • Identify and analyze specific sources of stress and mental health issues among young student-athletes and young individuals.
  • Compare different research groups.

Conclusion

Student-athletes face the unique challenge of balancing intense training and sports competitions with educational demands. The constant pursuit of peak performance and coping with high expectations can lead to significant psychological stress. Factors such as injuries, overtraining, social identity issues, and sleep problems further impact their mental health, often leading to the development or worsening of existing mental health issues. It is important to note that professional psychological care is essential in managing the training schedule of a young athlete. For their development to be balanced across various dimensions such as proper physical growth, well-being, and mental wellness, this support is crucial.

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JÓZEFIAK, Maciej, SOBKIEWICZ, Piotr, NIEKURZAK, Karolina, JĘDRAK, Maciej and FLIS, Blanka. The Impact of Competitive Sports on the Mental Health of Young People. Quality in Sport. Online. 31 August 2024. Vol. 19, p. 53637. [Accessed 23 May 2025]. DOI 10.12775/QS.2024.19.53637.
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