College student athlete versus nonathlete mental and social health factors during the COVID-19 pandemic

Objective: This study investigated differences in stress, anxiety, and social support between collegiate student-athletes and nonathletes during the COVID-19 pandemic. Participants: College students enrolled at a NCAA Division III private liberal arts college in the Midwest. Methods: Participants (n...

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Published in:Journal of American college health 2023-04, Vol.ahead-of-print (ahead-of-print), p.1-6
Main Authors: Strauser, C. M., Chavez, V., Lindsay, K. R., Figgins, M. M., DeShaw, K. J.
Format: Article
Language:English
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college athletes
College student mental health
COVID-19 pandemic
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Summary:Objective: This study investigated differences in stress, anxiety, and social support between collegiate student-athletes and nonathletes during the COVID-19 pandemic. Participants: College students enrolled at a NCAA Division III private liberal arts college in the Midwest. Methods: Participants (n = 58) completed a series of surveys each month for 4 months that included the Generalized Anxiety Disorder Questionnaire, Perceived Stress Scale Questionnaire, and Multidimensional Scale of Perceived Social Support Questionnaire. Results: There were significant main effects of time for stress and social support across the 4 months (p 
ISSN:0744-8481
1940-3208
DOI:10.1080/07448481.2023.2201853