NCAA Student-Athlete Mental Health and Wellness: A Biopsychosocial Examination. Issue 3 (27th May 2022)

• Record Type: Journal Article
• Authors: Brown, Braden J.; Aller, Ty B.; Lyons, Logan K.; Jensen, Jakob F.; Hodgson, Jennifer L.
• Is Part Of: Journal of student affairs research and practice. Volume 59:Issue 3(2022)
• Page Start: 252
• Page End: 267
• Publication Date: 2022-05-27
• Subjects: Universities and colleges -- United States -- Periodicals; Counseling in higher education -- United States -- Periodicals; Counseling in higher education; Universities and colleges; United States; Periodicals; 378
• DOI: 10.1080/19496591.2021.1902820
• Languages: English
• ISSNs: 1949-6605

Abstract

Abstract : Intercollegiate student-athletes, a distinct sub-population of college students accounting for nearly 500, 000 individuals across university campuses, may experience greater mental health issues than their non-athlete counterparts. This study examined the differences in student-athlete mental health and wellness by various biopsychosocial factors. Results indicated that female, minoritized, and Division I athletes reported worse mental health concerns (depression, anxiety, stress) and quality of life than their White, male, other-division peers. Implications and future research needs are discussed.