A Preliminary Study on the Effect of the Covid-19 Pandemic on Sporting Behavior, Mindfulness and Well-Being

Pálvölgyi, Ágnes; Makai, Alexandra; Prémusz, Viktória; Trpkovici, Melinda; Ács, Pongrác; Betlehem, József; Morvay-Sey, Kata

doi:10.5114/hpc.2020.97898

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“…The present preliminary findings suggest that the ability to regulate attention can protect from CHS and play the role of a psychological factor associated with a lower level of CHS during this dramatic social change when the individual may not interact with people and must stay at home. This potentially protective role of the attention facet of mindfulness skills appears consistent with an increasing amount of data which show the relation between a higher level of this mindfulness skill and a lower level of psychological distress during the pandemic in various populations [e.g., ( 24 , 25 )]. It might be speculated that an attitude based upon attention regulation can be associated with an increased distress tolerance and regulation which has been found to be a significant predictor of CHS ( 37 – 39 ).…”

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confidence: 79%

“…Several different definitions of mindfulness share one common element: the non-judgemental attitude toward one's inner experience (21,22). Recent evidence showed the potentially protective role of mindfulness skills against the development and maintenance of psychological distress during the pandemic, but not only, in various populations [e.g., (23)(24)(25)]. Previous evidence suggested that CHS people show lower mindfulness skills, as compared with those not reporting such symptoms (26).…”

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Compulsive Hoarding Symptoms and the Role of Mindfulness Skills During Social Distancing for the COVID-19 Pandemic: An Exploratory Survey

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People reporting compulsive hoarding symptoms (CHS) have lower mindfulness skills than those without such symptoms. Mindfulness skills can have the role of a protective buffer against stressful periods. The quarantine imposed to contain the COVID-19 spread had a negative impact on daily habits and healthy behaviors (including social interactions). An increased attachment to objects might be one of the under-recognized psychological consequences of these difficult times, yet no study focused on CHS. Through an online survey in men who were on quarantine during the pandemic, this exploratory survey examined the prevalence of men reporting CHS during this period and explored the role of mindfulness skills on CHS controlling for anxious-depressive/stress symptoms. Forty-three men from the general population completed the Obsessive Compulsive Inventory-Revised (OCI-R), Cognitive and Affective Mindfulness Scale-Revised (CAMS-R) and Depression Anxiety Stress Scales-21 (DASS-21). Twenty-eight percent reported CHS. No differences on the scores of the questionnaires emerged between men with and without CHS, except on CAMS-R Attention scores. In a logistic regression analysis lower CAMS-R Attention scores predicted CHS (β = −0.34, p = 0.03). This is the first, yet preliminary investigation on CHS during quarantine. The prevalence of CHS appears higher than the rates (4%) reported in the last years before the COVID-19 outbreak. Perhaps people showed more intense hoarding tendencies during quarantine/social distancing, and this pattern should be monitored. Larger samples, longitudinal designs and clinician-rated instruments are needed to support or not our findings.

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Compulsive Hoarding Symptoms and the Role of Mindfulness Skills During Social Distancing for the COVID-19 Pandemic: An Exploratory Survey

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“…Depression and anxiety are the most common mental illnesses [28] that resulted in fragile and decreased sleep quality [20]. This mental health distortion did not deviate in terms of athlete's gender [16,29] Studies showed that the impact of pandemic brought insane into the mental health of an individual [30]. The prolonged inactivity and lack of interactions among teammatescoaches impacted negatively on the mental health of players [16].…”

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“…For athletes, studies suggest that players need to do regular exercise for keeping up physical and mental health such as anxiety and depression [28,32] Intensive and frequent physical activity facilitates psychological factors that encourage the wellbeing of individuals [26]. Maintaining good health and working out or being involved in daily sports seems to provide protection against mental illness [29,30]. Moreover, players could utilize the times of lockdown for one's recovery from injury, as well as setting targets to improve one's strength [31].…”

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A scientific overview of the impact of COVID-19 pandemic on sports affairs: A systematic review

Sayyd

Zainuddin

Seraj

2021

PES

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Background and Study Aim. COVID-19 pandemic has impacted all spheres of human life. This study presents the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on sports activities and the life of sportsmen. It is analysed the inter-connected themes for identifying research trends and motifs from the published studies between March 2020 to March 2021. Material and Methods. With the assistance of the UTM library for accessing online databases and electronic resources of Scopus, Web of Science, and ScienceDirect a rigorous search for published collecting data on the impact of COVID-19 on the sports participation and sportsmen was carried out. 650 studies retrieved from the reputable online database of Web of Science, ScienceDirect, and Scopus. 32 studies of which are matched with the criteria for analyzing through NVIVO-12 and Vos Viewer software. For selecting the articles most relevant to the objectives of this study, the principles of Preferred Reporting Items for Systematic Reviews and Meta-Analyses (PRISMA) were followed. Results. The results show that the COVID-19 pandemic mostly influences making constraints on physical activities. The mental and physical life were concurrently impacted by it. Bibliometrics analysis for key-word and term co-occurrence indicates that the research trend of COVID-19 and its impact was mainly focused on COVID-19 and Mental health or physical health or economic life of the stakeholders of sports affairs. Conclusions. This study has some implications for the athletes for maintaining a healthy life and for the authority of managing impacts, and researchers researching with new dimensions.

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“…The athlete’s psychological state. Although intense sporting activities often lead to psychological well-being [ 36 , 37 ], competitive sport is always associated with stressful experiences [ 2 , 38 ]. During training, stress is experienced due to internal stimuli, mood swings, and health condition.…”

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The Relationship between Mindfulness Practices and the Psychological State and Performance of Kyokushin Karate Athletes

Vveinhardt

Kaspare

2022

IJERPH

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The aim of this study was to determine the relationship between mindfulness practices and the psychological state and qualification of kyokushin karate athletes. The survey was conducted using the Mindful Attention Awareness Scale (MAAS-15) and the Depression, Anxiety and Stress Scale (DASS-21). The study involved 371 Lithuanian kyokushin karate athletes (of which 59.3% were male and 40.7% were female; 71.4% of research participants have practiced this sport for 11 and more years and have the 1st dan or a higher belt). The results of the study showed a positive impact of mindfulness in reducing stress experienced by athletes, improving their psychological state, and enhancing their athletic performance. A moderate negative correlation was identified between stress, anxiety, and mindfulness, and while the mindfulness score was increasing, the severity level of depression was decreasing. Meanwhile, the correlation of the meditation effect and anxiety with kyokushin karate 0–7 kyu belt was very weak but statistically significant. The research results could be useful not only for athletes and their coaches but also for sports organizations. After analysing the benefits of mindfulness for kyokushin karate athletes, mindfulness practices are proposed for the effective improvement of athletes’ physical and psychological state when preparing for professional-level competitions.

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A Preliminary Study on the Effect of the Covid-19 Pandemic on Sporting Behavior, Mindfulness and Well-Being

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Compulsive Hoarding Symptoms and the Role of Mindfulness Skills During Social Distancing for the COVID-19 Pandemic: An Exploratory Survey

Compulsive Hoarding Symptoms and the Role of Mindfulness Skills During Social Distancing for the COVID-19 Pandemic: An Exploratory Survey

A scientific overview of the impact of COVID-19 pandemic on sports affairs: A systematic review

The Relationship between Mindfulness Practices and the Psychological State and Performance of Kyokushin Karate Athletes

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