Relationship between sport, resilience, quality of life, and anxiety

Authors

  • Thais Cevada Universidade Federal do Rio de Janeiro
  • Lucenildo Silva Cerqueira UFRJ
  • Helena Sales de Moraes Universidade Federal do Rio de Janeiro
  • Tony Meireles dos Santos UGF
  • Fernando Augusto Monteiro Saboia Pompeu UFRJ
  • Andrea Camaz Deslandes Universidade Federal do Rio de Janeiro

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.1590/S0101-60832012000300003

Keywords:

Physical exercise, mood, mental health, coping, reward

Abstract

BACKGROUND: The practice of sports has beneficial effects on cardiorespiratory and muscle systems, behavioral function, and mental health. However, the influence of elite sports on the development of resilience is not known. OBJECTIVES: The objective of the present study was to compare resilience, quality of life, and anxiety in ex-athletes of artistic gymnastic and other sports with non-athletic individuals. METHODS: Ex-artistic gymnastics athletes (n = 17), ex-athletes of other sports (n = 15), and non-athletic individuals (n = 30) were recruited. Structured anamneses as well as depression, anxiety, resilience and quality of life scales were applied in all groups. RESULTS: Significant difference between groups were found in resilience (p = 0.001), anxiety (p = 0.049), general health status (p = 0.044), and emotional aspects of quality of life (p = 0.002). Ex-athletes showed greater resilience and better quality of life regarding to emotional aspects than non-athletes. DISCUSSION: Sport seems to contribute to the development of a more resilient profile and better quality of life.

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Published

2012-01-01

Issue

Vol. 39 No. 3 (2012)

Section

Original Articles

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How to Cite

Relationship between sport, resilience, quality of life, and anxiety. (2012). Archives of Clinical Psychiatry, 39(3), 85-89. https://doi.org/10.1590/S0101-60832012000300003