Glandorf, Hanna L. ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-5720-2071 (2023) Examining the Mental and Physical Health Consequences of Burnout in Athletes. In: Eat.Sleep.Research.Repeat Conference, 14/11/2023, York. (Unpublished)

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Abstract

Burnout is a mental health problem that is becoming increasingly common in athletes. Beyond representing a health issue in itself, burnout may also increase the risk for other health consequences. A previous systematic review by our group has highlighted the potential mental and physical health outcomes that may be affected. Based on the findings of our review, in a sample of 267 athletes, we examined whether athlete burnout can predict depressive symptoms, sleep disruptions, physical symptoms, illness, and life satisfaction. We found that athlete burnout predicted increased depressive symptoms, while sleep disruptions and life satisfaction predicted increased athlete burnout. No relationships were found between burnout and physical symptoms and illness. Our findings suggest that athlete burnout can increase the risk for some health consequences, like depressive symptoms, while other health variables like sleep and life satisfaction may instead play a key role in the development of burnout itself. Coaches should be wary of this interplay and the risk for ill-health among their athletes.

Item Type:	Conference or Workshop Item (Speech)
Status:	Unpublished
Subjects:	B Philosophy. Psychology. Religion > BF Psychology
School/Department:	School of Science, Technology and Health
URI:	https://ray.yorksj.ac.uk/id/eprint/9532

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