Teaching Well-Being Within the Context of Sport: The What, Why, How and for Whom!

Mack, Diane E.; Wilson, Philip M.; Kelley, Caitlin; Mooradian, Jennifer

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“…Hence, it is worth emphasising that mental health is not merely the absence of mental illness; rather, it spans a continuum from languishing to flourishing in life [10,11]. This fundamental aspect of mental health and wellbeing has been recognised in the sport domain, which is increasingly promoting mental health as opposed to solely ameliorating mental illness in athletes [12][13][14]. Although the more positive aspects of mental health have attracted attention in recent years, Lundqvist [15] argued that in the sport psychology research literature "well-being is treated as an unspecific variable, inconsistently defined and assessed using a variety of theoretically questionable indicators" (p. 118).…”

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Measuring Well-Being in Sport Performers: Where are We Now and How do we Progress?

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The importance of optimal well-being and mental health in elite athletes has received increasing attention and debate in both the academic and public discourse. Despite the number of challenges and risk factors for mental health and well-being recognised within the performance lifestyle of elite athletes, the evidence base for intervention is limited by a number of methodological and conceptual issues. Notably, there exists an increasing emphasis on the development of appropriate sport-specific measures of athlete well-being, which are required to underpin strategies targeted at the protection and enhancement of psychosocial functioning. Therefore, the purpose of this article is to review psychometric issues in well-being research and discuss the implications for the measurement of well-being in sport psychology research. Drawing on the broader literature in related disciplines of psychology, the narrative discusses four key areas in the scale development process: conceptual and theoretical issues, item development issues, measurement and scoring issues, and analytical and statistical issues. To conclude, a summary of the key implications for sport psychology researchers seeking to develop a measure of well-being is presented.

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“…Nevertheless, studies have illuminated the pivotal role of psychological flexibility, a core aspect of ACT, in protecting caregivers against these adverse psychological outcomes. For instance, Moradian and colleagues (2017) observed that higher levels of psychological flexibility were associated with reduced depression and anxiety levels in caregivers of individuals with dementia, suggesting that the ability to adapt to the challenges of caregiving and maintain focus on life's meaningful aspects can mitigate the impact of caregiving-related stressors on mental well-being (Mack et al. , 2020).…”

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Feasibility and acceptability of an acceptance and commitment therapy for caregivers of dementia: a single arm trial emphasizing adult protection

Gul,

Kanwal,

Chaudhry

2024

JAP

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Purpose Caregivers for older adults play a crucial role in protecting those diagnosed with dementia. These caregivers often experience heightened anxiety, depression and burdens associated with their responsibilities. Sufficient support and efficient coping mechanisms alleviate distress and caregiving burdens, thereby enhancing and protecting adults. Acceptance and commitment therapy (ACT) fosters acceptance of internal experiences and promotes behaviors aligned with personal values. This single-arm pilot study aims to evaluate the feasibility, acceptability and preliminary effects of an online ACT intervention (Online Acceptance and Commitment Therapy Intervention for Caregivers [OACTIC]) on well-being aspects among dementia caregivers, emphasizing the importance of tailored interventions to protect older adults and their caregivers. Design/methodology/approach The caregiver must be ≥21 years of age (i.e. a parent, spouse, partner, sibling or adult child), or they must be the primary caregiver of older adults with dementia for ≥12 months and have scores that indicate moderate or higher on the scale of anxiety, depression and poor quality of life. Participants received an online-based ACT over six weekly 1-h sessions. The following outcome measures were administered at baseline (T1), immediately post-intervention (T2) and three-month follow-up (T3): Generalized Anxiety Disorder-7, Patient Health Questionnaire-9, Zarit Burden Interview, The Experience of Suffering Measure and Acceptance and Action Questionnaire-II. Findings All 45 participants completed the study, with 93.3% rating their OACTIC experience as “completely satisfied.” Originality/value OACTIC (Trial Registration# AEARCTR-0012366) is a novel study conducted in Pakistan, offering a cost-effective and time-efficient treatment approach that enhances the psychological well-being and protects older adults and their caregivers.

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Teaching Well-Being Within the Context of Sport: The What, Why, How and for Whom!

Cited by 2 publications

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Measuring Well-Being in Sport Performers: Where are We Now and How do we Progress?

Measuring Well-Being in Sport Performers: Where are We Now and How do we Progress?

Feasibility and acceptability of an acceptance and commitment therapy for caregivers of dementia: a single arm trial emphasizing adult protection

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