Profiles of mental well- and ill-being among elite athletes: Associations with sport-related demands and resources
Kaski, Satu; Arvinen-Barrow, Monna; Kinnunen, Ulla; Parkkari, Jari (2024-03)
Kaski, Satu
Arvinen-Barrow, Monna
Kinnunen, Ulla
Parkkari, Jari
03 / 2024
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https://urn.fi/URN:NBN:fi:tuni-202210127592
https://urn.fi/URN:NBN:fi:tuni-202210127592
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The aim of the present study was to identify profiles of elite athlete mental well-and ill-being and study how the profiles (i.e., subgroups of athletes) differed in sport-related demands and resources. A total of 259 Finnish elite athletes (n = 170 active and n = 89 retired) completed quantitative self-report inventories. Through cluster analysis, four profiles of mental well-and ill-being were identified. Profile 1 was overrepresented by retired, older, and male athletes, and characterized by good mental well-being. Profile 2 consisted mainly of active athletes who reported mild risk for alcohol abuse. Profile 3 consisted mainly of women who displayed possible presence of an eating disorder. Profile 4 was typical of young athletes with mental ill-being. The balance between sport-related demands and resources appeared to be the healthiest in Profile 1 and worst in Profile 4. The present findings are beneficial for those who work with and/or provide psychological support to athletes.
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