The impact of a violent community on mental health and the benefits of a sport program for social development.
Saved in:
| Title: | The impact of a violent community on mental health and the benefits of a sport program for social development. |
|---|---|
| Authors: | Fernandes, Orlando (AUTHOR), Marra da Silva, Ruy (AUTHOR), Rego Ramos, Lucas (AUTHOR), Gama, Tamires M. (AUTHOR), Lobo, Isabela (AUTHOR), Guerra Leal Souza, Gabriela (AUTHOR), Arruda Sanchez, Tiago (AUTHOR) |
| Source: | Journal of Community Psychology. Jan2023, Vol. 51 Issue 1, p51-66. 16p. 5 Charts. |
| Subjects: | Social development, Mental health, Heart beat, Social services, Affect (Psychology), Male athletes, Professional athletes |
| Abstract: | The aim of the present study was to evaluate the impact of a violent environment on mental health and the impact of a sport for social development (SSD) program on quality of life, mental distress symptoms, and heart rate variability (HRV). HRV and psychometric data were measured from 20 men professional athletes assisted by the SSD and 20 men living in the same violent community. The comparison of groups revealed greater sympathetic parameters of HRV, positive affect, and quality of life in the SSD group. Multiple regression analysis showed that the quality of life in the SSD group was positively predicted by positive affect, while in the control group the quality of life was negatively predicted by their history of traumatic events. Both groups reported high levels of exposure to traumatic events and posttraumatic stress symptoms. However, this study demonstrates the benefits of SSD programs in mental health. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR] |
| Copyright of Journal of Community Psychology is the property of Wiley-Blackwell and its content may not be copied or emailed to multiple sites without the copyright holder's express written permission. Additionally, content may not be used with any artificial intelligence tools or machine learning technologies. However, users may print, download, or email articles for individual use. This abstract may be abridged. No warranty is given about the accuracy of the copy. Users should refer to the original published version of the material for the full abstract. (Copyright applies to all Abstracts.) | |
| Database: | Psychology and Behavioral Sciences Collection |
|
Full text is not displayed to guests.
Login for full access.
|
|
| Abstract: | The aim of the present study was to evaluate the impact of a violent environment on mental health and the impact of a sport for social development (SSD) program on quality of life, mental distress symptoms, and heart rate variability (HRV). HRV and psychometric data were measured from 20 men professional athletes assisted by the SSD and 20 men living in the same violent community. The comparison of groups revealed greater sympathetic parameters of HRV, positive affect, and quality of life in the SSD group. Multiple regression analysis showed that the quality of life in the SSD group was positively predicted by positive affect, while in the control group the quality of life was negatively predicted by their history of traumatic events. Both groups reported high levels of exposure to traumatic events and posttraumatic stress symptoms. However, this study demonstrates the benefits of SSD programs in mental health. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR] |
|---|---|
| ISSN: | 00904392 |
| DOI: | 10.1002/jcop.22877 |
