Executive function, mindfulness and athlete mental health /
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2022
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O'Connor, Edward
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The present research investigated whether cognition (i.e., executive function) associates with elite athletes’ mental health. A scoping review identified few studies with inconsistent findings and methodological limitations. Observational research conducted early in the COVID-19 pandemic did not support associations between executive function and mental health, but greater dispositional mindfulness correlated with lower levels of distress. A novel, athlete-specific tool for assessing executive function was systematically developed and tested, facilitating more precise investigations of how emotion and cognition interact. Finally, a mindfulness intervention designed to support cognition and mental health was delivered with a high-performance team. Despite limited existing evidence, the present thesis paves the way for future research of the cognitive factors shaping athlete mental health.
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University of South Australia. UniSA Allied Health and Human Performance.
UniSA Allied Health and Human Performance
UniSA Allied Health and Human Performance
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Thesis (PhD(Human Movement))--University of South Australia, 2022.
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Copyright 2022 Edward O'Connor
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1 ethesis (xix, 417 pages) :
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Includes bibliographical references (pages 205-274)
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Includes bibliographical references (pages 205-274)
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