Direct and Stress-Buffering Effects of COVID-19-Related Changes in Exercise Activity on the Well-Being of German Sport Students

Giessing, Laura; Kannen, Julia; Strahler, Jana; Frenkel, Marie Ottilie

doi:10.3390/ijerph18137117

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“…Numerous studies have shown that due to the COVID-19 confinement an inverse association has been observed between reduced physical activity and well-being in the general population [41,42], and especially with negative consequences for mental health, as the symptoms of stress and depression increase due to a lack of physical activity [43][44][45]. Athletes are an especially at-risk group for suffering these negative psychological consequences; reduced physical activity has had a negative effect on their sports performance, and with it increased their stress and negative mood states [46][47][48][49][50].…”

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Training Conditions and Emotional Impact on Spanish Olympic Swimmers and Rowers in Social Isolation Due to COVID-19. Results of a Survey

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This article analyzes the results of a survey conducted in 2020 with Spanish Olympic swimmers and rowers, who were confined to their homes due to the epidemiological crisis. The questionnaire was administered between 23 April and 25 May. Responses to the questionnaire on emotional and adaptive reactions during the COVID-19 confinement (REACOVID-19) were received from 88 subjects, who represented 100% of the total population of Spanish Olympic swimmers and rowers. Through this questionnaire, they were asked about their living conditions, their daily training habits and their psychological, cognitive and emotional adaptation during the confinement. The results show the commitment of these athletes to their sports goals and their responsibility in respecting the confinement rules. Sixty-seven per cent of them stated that they had not left their homes for 96 days. In these extreme circumstances, the majority trained an average of 11 to 13 hours a week and coped with the confinement with a positive attitude, in spite of the inconveniences of social isolation, the lack of equipment and technical support for training and the limitations of their physical space. The article analyzes which emotional and social factors influenced both their motivation and their hours of training.

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Training Conditions and Emotional Impact on Spanish Olympic Swimmers and Rowers in Social Isolation Due to COVID-19. Results of a Survey

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“…At first, sports participation might be reduced due to lifestyle changes in response to the COVID-19 pandemic ( Buldú et al, 2020 ; DiFiori et al, 2021 ; Drewes et al, 2021 ). Reduced sports activity and participation could induce physical and psychological adverse symptoms, including distress, feeling blue, stress, and depressed mood ( Qi et al, 2020 ; Giessing et al, 2021 ; Sa et al, 2021 ). For the compensation of withdrawn sport participation and overcoming adverse physical and psychological events, the exploration for alternative activities or healing methods could be tried in online contact technology with a variety of content on different platforms using virtual reality and metaverse technologies.…”

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LDA-based topic modeling for COVID-19-related sports research trends

2022

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IntroductionThe COVID-19 pandemic could generate a turning point for introducing a new system for sports participation and business. The purpose of this study is to explore trends and topic structures of COVID-19-related sports research by analyzing the relevant literature.MethodsSports studies related to COVID-19 were collected in searching international academic databases. After the pre-processing step using the refinement and morpheme analysis function of the Net Miner program, topic modeling and social network analysis were used to analyze Journal Citation Reports found using the search term ‘COVID-19 sports’.ResultsAs a result, this study used subject modeling to reveal important potential topics in COVID-19-related sports research articles. ‘Sports participation’, ‘elite players’, and ‘sports industry’ were macroscopically classified, and detailed research topics could be identified from each division.ConclusionThis study revealed important latent topics from COVID-19-related sports research articles using topic modeling. The results of the research elucidate the structure of academic knowledge on this topic and provide guidance for future research.

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“…Although a great number mental health support services has already been introduced such as 24-h free psychological counseling hotline and free mental health assistance seminars ( 1 ), we still strongly recommend that mental health care systems and related organizations continue to provide various mental health assistance, as the impact of the quarantine on people may be long-lasting ( 49 , 65 ). As for individuals during the quarantine, maintaining a normal routine and physical activity ( 9 , 11 , 66 ), doing some gardening ( 1 ), and reducing excessive attention to pandemic news ( 47 ) can be particularly helpful in alleviating psychological stress and promoting personal mental well-being.…”

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Quarantine and demographic characteristics as predictors of perceived stress and stress responses during the third year of COVID-19 in China

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BackgroundQuarantine as one of the most effective epidemic prevention measures, significantly increased people's stress levels. Ongoing monitoring of the stress status of people under quarantine during the pandemic is an important part of assessing the long-term impact of COVID-19 on mental health. This study aimed to gain a more comprehensive understanding of the stress status of people under quarantine, including perceived stress and stress responses, during the third year of the COVID-19 pandemic in China.MethodsAn anonymous online survey was conducted among 464 participants from 39 cities in China from March 31 to April 12, 2022. The survey included three questionnaires: a self-designed questionnaire collecting demographic information and quarantine characteristics, the Perceived Stress Scale (PSS-10) and the Stress Response Questionnaire (SRQ). The t-test or one-way ANOVA or the Welch F-test were used to examine the differences among demographic and quarantine variables of perceived stress and stress responses, then multiple linear regressions were performed to identify the predictors of perceived stress and stress responses.Results428 valid respondents were finally included. The average scores of perceived stress, total stress response, emotional response, physical response, and behavioral response were 14.70 ± 7.02, 50.24 ± 22.48, 20.35 ± 9.99, 15.23 ± 7.25, and 11.39 ± 5.27, respectively. The regression analysis showed that the degree of financial worries and days of continuous quarantine were the predictors of perceived stress. The degree of financial worries was a vital factor in predicting total stress response, emotional response, physical response and behavioral response, and in predicting emotional response, age was also a significant predictor.ConclusionThe stress status of individuals under quarantine was generally stable but still needs further attention during the third year of the COVID-19 pandemic. People who are young, have a high degree of financial worries and have been quarantined for a long time may be at a higher risk of perceived stress and stress responses. Relevant authorities should pay closer attention to the risk groups, and additional support and assistance might be required for those mostly worried about their financial situations under quarantine.

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Direct and Stress-Buffering Effects of COVID-19-Related Changes in Exercise Activity on the Well-Being of German Sport Students

Cited by 4 publications

References 108 publications

Training Conditions and Emotional Impact on Spanish Olympic Swimmers and Rowers in Social Isolation Due to COVID-19. Results of a Survey

Training Conditions and Emotional Impact on Spanish Olympic Swimmers and Rowers in Social Isolation Due to COVID-19. Results of a Survey

LDA-based topic modeling for COVID-19-related sports research trends

Quarantine and demographic characteristics as predictors of perceived stress and stress responses during the third year of COVID-19 in China

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