ArticleBMC psychology2025
The relationship between psychological capital and athlete burnout: the mediating relationship of coping strategies and the moderating relationship of perceived stress.
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- Psychological capital and pre-competition anxiety among adolescent basketball players: the chain mediating roles of mental fatigue and achievement motivation.Frontiers in psychology · 2026Article
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- Entrepreneurs' psychological capital as a mediator: a broaden-and-build perspective on burnout and psychological well-being.BMC psychology · 2025Article
- The mediating role of positive mental attitude in the relationship between mental toughness and athlete burnout: a cross-sectional study.Frontiers in public health · 2025Article
- The impact of social support on the quality of sports participation among individuals with disabilities: the chain mediating effects of psychological capital and self-esteem.Frontiers in psychology · 2025Article
- Health anxiety and physical activity among young and middle-aged employees: the role of self-compassion and coping strategies.Frontiers in psychology · 2025Article
- From adversity to adaptation: the struggle between resilience and athlete burnout in stressful situations.Frontiers in psychology · 2025Review
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Abstract
backgroundAthlete burnout represents a critical concern in sports psychology, significantly affecting athletes' well-being and performance. This study examined the relationships among psychological capital, coping strategies, perceived stress, and athlete burnout.
methodsA cross-sectional survey was conducted among 344 athletes, and data were analyzed using SPSS Statistics 25.0 and PROCESS Macro v4.1 for hierarchical stepwise regression and moderated mediation analysis. Control variables included age, gender, sport type, and competitive experience.
resultsThe results revealed that psychological capital negatively associated with burnout both directly (
conclusionsThese findings underscore the importance of cultivating psychological resources and adaptive coping mechanisms to mitigate burnout, offering valuable insights for targeted interventions aimed at enhancing the well-being of athletes, particularly those experiencing elevated stress levels.
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