Self-determined motivation, social identification and the mental health of adolescent male team sport participants

Vella, Stewart A.; Benson, Alex J.; Sutcliffe, Jordan; McLaren, Colin D.; Swann, Christian; Schweickle, Matthew J.; Miller, Andrew; Bruner, Mark W.

doi:10.1080/10413200.2019.1705432

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“…Haslam et al found that involving young adults in groups improved levels of depression, anxiety, and stress among those who were socially isolated 46 . Further, in sport, athletes who develop social identity with their team often report better mental health 47 . As such, losing this identity during the transition to young adulthood might explain the negative associations between team sport participation and mental health indicators.…”

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Association between pattern of team sport participation from adolescence to young adulthood and mental health

Murray

Sabiston

Doré

et al. 2021

Scandinavian Med Sci Sports

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We examined relationships between pattern of team sport participation during the transition from adolescence to young adulthood (ie, non‐participants, initiators, discontinuers, sustainers) and indicators of mental health. Data on team sport participation and mental health from high school to young adulthood were drawn from the longitudinal NDIT study. After controlling for demographics, physical activity, and previous mental health, one‐way MANCOVA and ANCOVAs indicated that pattern of team sport participation was associated with stress, F(2,706) =8.28, p < .01, and coping, F(2,706) = 10.66, p < .01 in young adulthood. Compared to non‐participants (24% of sample) or those who discontinued team sport after adolescence (51%), individuals who sustained team sport participation from adolescence to young adulthood (22%) reported lower stress and better coping levels. Bivariate regression analysis indicated that, compared to non‐participants, team sport sustainers were less likely to experience panic disorder symptoms (OR =0.57, 95% CI [0.34, 0.94], p = .03). There were too few team sport initiators (2%) to be included in analyses. Sustained team sport participation during the transition from adolescence to young adulthood may promote better mental health. Further research is needed to ascertain causality and develop strategies to encourage individuals to join sport teams during adolescence and sustain participation while transitioning to young adulthood.

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Association between pattern of team sport participation from adolescence to young adulthood and mental health

Murray

Sabiston

Doré

et al. 2021

Scandinavian Med Sci Sports

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“…Our findings suggest that team sport confers significant mental health benefits for males and females, regardless of frequency of activity. Vella et al (2020) have suggested that high levels of self-determination and enhanced social identification among youth sport players could provide extra benefits for mental health.…”

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Physical Activity and Sports Participation in Irish Adolescents and Associations with Anxiety, Depression and Mental Wellbeing. Findings from the Physical Activity and Wellbeing (Paws) Study

Murphy

Sweeney

McGrane

2020

Physical Activity and Health

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A cross-sectional study design was used to examine associations between frequency of physical activity and participation in sports with mental wellbeing, and symptoms of depression and anxiety. Surveys were completed in post-primary schools by 5,661 adolescents from the Republic of Ireland. Validated instruments were used to assess frequency of physical activity, participation in sports, mental wellbeing (WEMWS), depressive symptoms (BDI) and anxiety (BAI). A minority of the sample (11.5% of males and 5.3% of females) were found to meet WHO's physical activity guidelines (60 minutes or more each day). Frequency of activity were found to decline with age. Frequency of activity was positively associated with wellbeing and negatively associated with symptoms of anxiety and depression. Males had higher levels of wellbeing and lower levels of anxiety and depressive symptoms across all subgroups. Adolescents who engaged in sports were found to have higher levels of wellbeing and lower symptoms of anxiety and depression with team sport conferring an additional benefit. Future physical activity recommendations for children and adolescents should include mental as well as physical health benefits.

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“…Sport-based programs have been shown to be effective in facilitating mental health benefits (Vella et al, 2014 , 2020a , b ) and reintegration in society (Parker et al, 2014 ). Most sport-based programs that aim to foster mental health have alluded to a range of benefits such as increased physical, social, and psychological skills (Parker et al, 2014 ; Gallant et al, 2015 ; Walmsley, 2016 ; Chekround et al, 2018 ).…”

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“…Answering these questions is crucial and will influence the next years of programming as mental health promotion and PYD are becoming urgent in a world whereas social issues and a global pandemic are cause for concern. More so, sport should be carefully used as it can foster both positive and negative outcomes (Vella et al, 2020a ).…”

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Mental Health, Sport, and Positive Youth Development in Prison Systems: How Can We Move Research and Practice Forward?

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Self-determined motivation, social identification and the mental health of adolescent male team sport participants

Cited by 31 publications

References 49 publications

Association between pattern of team sport participation from adolescence to young adulthood and mental health

Association between pattern of team sport participation from adolescence to young adulthood and mental health

Physical Activity and Sports Participation in Irish Adolescents and Associations with Anxiety, Depression and Mental Wellbeing. Findings from the Physical Activity and Wellbeing (Paws) Study

Mental Health, Sport, and Positive Youth Development in Prison Systems: How Can We Move Research and Practice Forward?

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