Psychological Resilience in Young Female Athletes

• Published in: International journal of environmental research and public health Vol. 18; no. 16; p. 8668
• Main Authors: McManama O’Brien, Kimberly H., Rowan, Miriam, Willoughby, Kyra, Griffith, Kelsey, Christino, Melissa A.
• Format: Journal Article
• Language: English
• Published: Basel MDPI AG 17.08.2021; MDPI
• Subjects: Adaptation; Anxiety; Athletes; Body image; Children & youth; Eating disorders; Energy; Fatigue; Females; Internalization; Males; Mental depression; Mental health; Minority & ethnic groups; Participation; Physiology; Puberty; Resilience; Review; Self image; Skills; Sleep; Sports; Sports injuries; Stress

Psychological resilience is an important construct that can enhance athletic performance and foster valuable life skills. Through positive adaptation to adversity and stressors in the athletic arena, athletes are able to cultivate their ability to effectively respond to negative stimuli, ultimately...