What is it about?
The objective of this study was to examine the prevalence of eating disorder behaviours among student-athletes at a small, non-NCAA (Canadian) university, while evaluating the influence of gender, type of sport, and perceived social support.
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Why is it important?
Understanding the prevalence and contributing factors to unhealthy behaviours can help devise supports and strategies to support individuals, reduce and prevent such behaviours
Perspectives
Our results suggest that student-athletes are susceptible to negative mental health outcomes, even within the context of a smaller (and non-NCAA) university context, and eating behaviours vary among athlete and sport type. The results highlight the importance of continued research in this area and of having support systems in place for student-athletes and increasing awareness of athletic staff and coaches as to the seriousness and prevalence of eating disorder behaviours.
Gene Ouellette
Mount Allison University
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This page is a summary of: Actions speak louder than coaches: Eating disorder behaviour among student-athletes, PLOS One, September 2024, PLOS,
DOI: 10.1371/journal.pone.0308795.
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