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SynthesisFrontiers in psychology2025

A meta-analysis of the relationship between the RPE and well-being in adolescent athletes: the critical moderating role of well-being dimensions.

Yimeng Gu, Yunpeng Liu, Long Cheng

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Synthesis in Frontiers in psychology, 2025. The graph could read no effect estimate from its abstract, so it casts no vote on the map. Not yet cited in PubMed.

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3 authors.

Yimeng GuWushu College, Henan University, Kaifeng, China.
Yunpeng LiuHenan University, Kaifeng, China.
Long ChengHenan University, Kaifeng, China.

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Abstract

Introduction: The relationship between the Rating of Perceived Exertion (RPE) and well-being in adolescent athletes is controversial, complicating effective athlete monitoring. This meta-analysis aimed to clarify this relationship and investigate the critical moderating role of well-being dimensions. Methods: Following the PRISMA guidelines, we systematically searched the Web of Science and PubMed, including 24 studies (57 effect sizes). Results: An initial analysis of the overall relationship revealed extremely high heterogeneity (I Conclusion: In conclusion, the RPE-well-being relationship is profound but context-dependent, driven by the nature of the well-being metric (consumptive vs. restorative). This provides a scientific basis for more precise athlete monitoring. Systematic review registration: CRD420251138178, https://www.crd.york.ac.uk/PROSPERO/view/CRD420251138178.

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adolescent athletesathlete monitoringmeta-analysisRating of Perceived Exertion (RPE)well-being

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