This study investigated the social and psychological impact on girls of playing competitive
football and explored whether football is associated with their mental wellbeing. Football …

Team sports may represent an arena in which adolescent girls can develop skills and
abilities to gain control over their lives. The aim of this retrospective study was to explore …

Women's football is growing exponentially, especially within England, but culturally, much
remains unchanged. Women athletes in traditionally 'male'sports, like football, experience …

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 …

Abstract Issue Addressed Increasing physical activity of adolescent girls is a key priority for
health promotion, as their physical activity levels are generally lower than boys. This study …

Psychological resilience defines struggling against the negativities experienced by the
individual, continuing to exist and overcoming the negativities encountered. The aim of this …

Through semi-structured interview and observation of 50 youths at Beyond Social Services,
the study examines a relationship between sports and wellbeing. The hypothesis is that …

Football has been used as a tool for empowering women in numerous countries across the
globe. This qualitative case study critically assesses the viability of football as an agent for …

A focus on positive youth development (PYD) is becoming increasingly important as a way
to build young peoples' strengths and in doing so, help prevent the incidence and …

The physical health benefits of sports participation have been well-established, however, the
influences on mental health and wellbeing may still be unclear (Slater & Tiggemann, 2011; …