Abstract:Objectives: Adolescent elite athletes are generally exposed to considerable stress. This study investigated the extent and intensity of burnout in adolescent athletes attending an elite Austrian sports school. Methods: The German version of the Athlete Burnout Questionnaire (ABQ) and additional questions on burnout-related risk factors were applied to a sample of 63 students. Results: The data show a substantial burden of burnout in the student sample, compared to a sample of adult endurance athletes. Burnout … Show more
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