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Morovat M, Ebad Sichani M, Mehravar M, Ahmadi Doghozloo M. A Comparative Study of Alexithymia and Health-Related Quality of Life in Relation to Body Dysmorphic Concerns Among Athlete and Non-Athlete Women. J Clin Sport Neuropsychol 2024; 4 (3) : 2
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1- Master Degree in General Psychology, Shiraz Branch, Islamic Azad University, Shiraz, Iran.
2- Master Degree in Family Counseling, University of Science and Art, Yazd, Iran
3- Master Degree in Educational Psychology, Persian Gulf University, Bushehr, Iran
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2- Master Degree in Family Counseling, University of Science and Art, Yazd, Iran
3- Master Degree in Educational Psychology, Persian Gulf University, Bushehr, Iran
4- student
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Background and Aim: Physical activity and exercise, as one of the most effective interventions in our increasingly digitalized world, have demonstrated significant positive effects on both physical and mental health. This study aimed to compare alexithymia and negative emotions between adolescent female athletes and non-athletes.
Methods: This applied, quantitative study utilized a causal-comparative design. The research population consisted of adolescent female athletes and non-athletes in Shiraz (2024) who were members of various sports clubs (including fitness centers, aerobics studios, tennis clubs, yoga studios, etc.). Using purposive sampling, we selected 50 adolescent female athletes and 50 non-athletes. Data were collected using the Negative Mood Scale and the Toronto Alexithymia Scale (TAS-20), then analyzed using SPSS-28. Multivariate analysis of variance (MANOVA) was employed to test the study hypotheses.
Results: The analysis revealed significant between-group differences in alexithymia components, particularly in difficulty identifying emotions and difficulty describing feelings. Descriptive statistics indicated that female athletes scored significantly lower on these dimensions compared to non-athletes. Furthermore, female athletes demonstrated significantly lower levels of negative mood than their non-athlete counterparts.
Conclusion: These findings provide compelling evidence for the beneficial effects of regular physical activity on emotional regulation and mood in adolescent females, highlighting the importance of promoting sports participation among this demographic.
Methods: This applied, quantitative study utilized a causal-comparative design. The research population consisted of adolescent female athletes and non-athletes in Shiraz (2024) who were members of various sports clubs (including fitness centers, aerobics studios, tennis clubs, yoga studios, etc.). Using purposive sampling, we selected 50 adolescent female athletes and 50 non-athletes. Data were collected using the Negative Mood Scale and the Toronto Alexithymia Scale (TAS-20), then analyzed using SPSS-28. Multivariate analysis of variance (MANOVA) was employed to test the study hypotheses.
Results: The analysis revealed significant between-group differences in alexithymia components, particularly in difficulty identifying emotions and difficulty describing feelings. Descriptive statistics indicated that female athletes scored significantly lower on these dimensions compared to non-athletes. Furthermore, female athletes demonstrated significantly lower levels of negative mood than their non-athlete counterparts.
Conclusion: These findings provide compelling evidence for the beneficial effects of regular physical activity on emotional regulation and mood in adolescent females, highlighting the importance of promoting sports participation among this demographic.
Article number: 2
Type of Study: Research |
Subject:
Sport Psychology
Received: 2024/04/17 | Accepted: 2024/05/14 | Published: 2024/07/1
Received: 2024/04/17 | Accepted: 2024/05/14 | Published: 2024/07/1
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