Abstract
Introduction: Collegiate sports participation is on the rise across the United States, resulting in the increased number of athletes transitioning out of sports. However, there is limited research available to support athletes during this time. Therefore our study’s primary objective is to conduct a scoping review to identify the research gaps that exist between the discussion of mental health issues and retired athletes.
Methods: We used a scoping review methodology to review original research articles including letters and briefs, literature reviews, systematic reviews or meta-analyses, clinical trials, and case studies using the SCOPING review guidelines. Academic articles were identified from PubMed (MEDLINE), Embase, and the Cochrane Library.
Results: We identified 169 articles, 61 of which were selected for full-text screening, and 9 were included in the study. Among these articles, 4 were cross-sectional studies that analyzed survey data from participants, 4 were systematic or scoping reviews, and 1 was a qualitative analysis. While the domain of interest among all manuscripts included depression or anxiety, a majority focused on individuals returning to exercise post-injury and quality of life.
Discussion: While there is currently limited literature in this area, the research available focuses on university offered educational programs created to ease the transition process and teach athletes how to apply their strengths and skills to create new opportunities throughout retirement.
Conclusion: Due to the growing focus on athletes' mental health as they transition out of sports, it is important that current research stays up to date and becomes a more beneficial resource during this transition.
Furthermore, future research could benefit from recognizing this growing need and implementing more programs to support these young athletes in their transition to retirement.
Methods: We used a scoping review methodology to review original research articles including letters and briefs, literature reviews, systematic reviews or meta-analyses, clinical trials, and case studies using the SCOPING review guidelines. Academic articles were identified from PubMed (MEDLINE), Embase, and the Cochrane Library.
Results: We identified 169 articles, 61 of which were selected for full-text screening, and 9 were included in the study. Among these articles, 4 were cross-sectional studies that analyzed survey data from participants, 4 were systematic or scoping reviews, and 1 was a qualitative analysis. While the domain of interest among all manuscripts included depression or anxiety, a majority focused on individuals returning to exercise post-injury and quality of life.
Discussion: While there is currently limited literature in this area, the research available focuses on university offered educational programs created to ease the transition process and teach athletes how to apply their strengths and skills to create new opportunities throughout retirement.
Conclusion: Due to the growing focus on athletes' mental health as they transition out of sports, it is important that current research stays up to date and becomes a more beneficial resource during this transition.
Furthermore, future research could benefit from recognizing this growing need and implementing more programs to support these young athletes in their transition to retirement.
Original language | American English |
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Pages | 49 |
State | Published - 13 Sep 2024 |
Event | 2024 Symposium on Tribal and Rural Innovations in Disparities and Equity for Health - Oklahoma State University College of Osteopathic Medicine at the Cherokee Nation, Tahlequah, United States Duration: 13 Sep 2024 → 13 Sep 2024 |
Conference
Conference | 2024 Symposium on Tribal and Rural Innovations in Disparities and Equity for Health |
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Abbreviated title | STRIDE 2024 |
Country/Territory | United States |
City | Tahlequah |
Period | 13/09/24 → 13/09/24 |