Publication: Impact of COVID-19 on athletes' mental health: A systematic review
Authors
Antón Rodríguez, Belén ; Garcés de los Fayos Ruiz, Enrique J. ; Ortín Montero, Francisco José
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Servicio de Publicaciones. Universidad de Murcia
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DOI
https://doi.org/10.6018/sportk.541341
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info:eu-repo/semantics/article
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Abstract
Se ha realizado una revisión sistemática centrándonos concretamente en el impacto psicológico de la pandemia causada por Covid-19 a deportistas profesionales, con relación a los tres síndromes más frecuentes en la población: Estrés, depresión y ansiedad. Tras la búsqueda sistemática se incluyeron 15 artículos, realizados en el periodo de pandemia. Tanto de deportes individuales como colectivos; hombres y mujeres; así como de 10 países distintos de Europa y Asia. Las mujeres presentaban respuestas más altas de estrés, ansiedad y depresión. También que los deportistas veteranos tenían menos síntomas que los novatos, posiblemente asociado a un correcto uso de las estrategias de afrontamiento. Por ello se ofrecieron posibles soluciones y recomendaciones para tener en cuenta a modo de conclusiones, como crear protocolos de bienestar o trabajar dichas estrategias. Tener en cuenta los aspectos en relación con el futuro de este estudio permite considerar la afectación que el Covid-19 ha podido tener en los deportistas de cara a un rendimiento posterior y la necesidad de adaptar, trabajar, así como mejorar los aspectos que se hayan presentado en este tiempo como una limitación.
A systematic review was conducted, focusing specifically on the psychological impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on professional athletes, particularly in relation to the three most common syndromes in the general population: stress, depression, and anxiety. After the systematic search, 15 articles conducted during the pandemic period were selected. These studies included both individual and collective sports; men and women from 10 different countries from Europe and Asia. Women had higher rates of stress, anxiety, and depression than men and veteran athletes presented fewer symptoms than novices athletes, probably related with a better use of coping strategies. For this reason, possible solutions and recommendations were offered to consider as conclusions, such as creating wellness protocols or working on coping strategies. Paying attention to the future aspects of this study allows us to consider the impact that COVID-19 may have had on athletes’ subsequent performance, as well as the need to adapt, address, and improve the limitations identified during this period.
A systematic review was conducted, focusing specifically on the psychological impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on professional athletes, particularly in relation to the three most common syndromes in the general population: stress, depression, and anxiety. After the systematic search, 15 articles conducted during the pandemic period were selected. These studies included both individual and collective sports; men and women from 10 different countries from Europe and Asia. Women had higher rates of stress, anxiety, and depression than men and veteran athletes presented fewer symptoms than novices athletes, probably related with a better use of coping strategies. For this reason, possible solutions and recommendations were offered to consider as conclusions, such as creating wellness protocols or working on coping strategies. Paying attention to the future aspects of this study allows us to consider the impact that COVID-19 may have had on athletes’ subsequent performance, as well as the need to adapt, address, and improve the limitations identified during this period.
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Athletes , COVID-19 , Confinement , Mental Health , Deporte , Atletas , Confinamiento , Salud Mental , Sport
Citation
Sport TK Vol. 14, 2025
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