ArticleFrontiers in psychology2025
The effects of tennis on depressive symptoms and pro-social behaviors in university students: the mediating role of appreciative social support.
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- The relationship between social support and mental health in athletes: a systematic review and meta-analysis.Frontiers in psychology · 2025Pooled it
- The Mental Game of Tennis: A Scoping Review and the Introduction of the Resilience Racket Model.Sports (Basel, Switzerland) · 2025Review
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Abstract
Aims: This research aimed to explore the impact of tennis on depressive symptoms and pro-social behaviors among college students, while also delving into the intermediary function of social support navigation. Materials and methods: Utilizing a suite of psychological evaluations and social support instruments, the study compared the levels of depressive symptoms and pro-social behaviors between collegiate tennis athletes and their non-athlete peers. Results: The findings revealed an inverse relationship between the duration of tennis engagement and the presence of depressive symptoms ( Conclusion: These insights offer valuable direction for fostering mental health and social proficiency in the university setting and advocate for the integration of sports as a viable component in mental health strategies.
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