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The Impact of Team Sports Participation on the Mental Health of Adolescent Girls in Non-elite Sports: A Cross-sectional Study
No full textAdolescent girls between the ages of 10-19 years old begin navigating many physical and emotional changes related to their changing bodies and other societal dynamics. Mental health can become a factor in the lives of girls in this age group as early as 14 years old, and many in this part of life demonstrate issues with the management of stress and anxiety. Participation in team sports has emerged as a way to help mitigate the symptoms of stress and anxiety. Qualitative data would be collected from a five open-ended question survey to assess whether or not girls have started exhibiting symptoms of stress and anxiety. Quantitative information will be collected through the Perceived Stress Scale (PSS) and the Generalized Anxiety Disorder 7-item Scale (GAD-7). It is believed that these data-collecting tools would determine that adolescent girls are feeling the effects of stress and anxiety. Participation in team sports would prove to provide a means to help them manage these effects and lower their instances of stress and anxiety. Team sports participation cannot be overlooked as a viable way to help adolescent girls manage the effects of mental health. The positive effects of sports participation help this age group manage stress and anxiety not just in this small portion of their lives but throughout adulthood.
Keywords: Adolescents, Stress, Anxiety, Team Sport Participation, Physical Activit
Impact of Choice-Based Art Education on Student Engagement and Mental Health
Get PDFThis paper reviewed ways art educators effectively incorporated choice-based methods to increase student engagement and support students\u27 mental health. It was essential to study engagement within art class because past models of art education needed more room for authentic student creativity and problem-solving. Additionally, a large population of students struggle with mental health issues, and art naturally supports mental health. This research reviewed fifteen studies, ranging from quantitative, qualitative, and mixed methods. While examining the research, three main themes arose. First, choice-based art education had multiple benefits for student engagement. The next theme illustrated the positive impact of choice on student mental health. The final theme found in this research demonstrated many effective choice-based art education teaching strategies. This analysis discovered the importance of the artistic process, how choice-based art positively affected student behavior, and how choice-based art fostered a sense of community in the art room. These findings invite policymakers and school leadership to support choice-based art education through adequate supplies and teaching spaces, relevant professional development, and smaller class sizes
Homelessness in the United States: Factors, Trends, Forensic Considerations, and Housing First as a Response to Traditional Housing Interventions
Get PDFThe topics of housing instability and homelessness are significant public health concerns within the United States. This review aimed to explore the problem of homelessness through the lens of forensic mental health, assessing current housing interventions and outcomes for affected populations. A literature review of over 45 journal articles was conducted; this review sought to identify relevant themes, affected populations, debates in research, and proposed interventions. Topics reviewed included the history and current state of housing interventions, contributing factors, individual and societal costs and consequences, relationships between homelessness, substance use, mental health, and incarceration, housing first initiatives, considerations for special populations, and future directions of housing interventions. This literature review found evidence-based housing interventions to be an important factor related to rates of substance abuse, mental disorders, and government spending on housing programming. It also identified critical points of debate surrounding implementation, costs, and impacts on offending populations. There is little research on the impact of supportive, permanent housing on offending risks. Overall, Housing First was found to be among the most promising interventions for lowering rates of homelessness, substance abuse rates and improving mental health outcomes for individuals experiencing homelessness. Additional research is required to better understand the relationship between offending, recidivism risk, homelessness, and housing interventions. Incorporating a forensic lens into current housing intervention approaches may allow these programs to be modified more effectively for use with offenders
Parental Incarceration and Substance Use: Multipliers of ACEs Determining the Future of Our Youth
Get PDFAlthough we are aware that a large percentage of incarcerated individuals that have entered the criminal justice system have substance use disorders, less attention has been given to the large percentage of these individuals that are parents. As these parents struggle with navigating the criminal justice system and maintaining sobriety, the children in these homes are often left facing uncertainties of where they will get their next meal, how they will find a way to get to school, or avoid the chaos in their home. This study aims to look at how this significant population of children faces a multiplied number of Adverse Childhood Experiences (ACEs) as a result of the relationship between substance use and crime that is so well documented. Scholarly articles were reviewed and compiled to bring to light a better understanding of why although reasonably well documented, this pattern perpetuates and children continue to have poor long-term physical, mental and behavioral health outcomes as result of their parents’ actions while also highlighting what research has been done to showcase some successful interventions that are developing. Human services professionals and policy makers may benefit from reviewing this composition to understand better ways to both help the future of our youth and to cut down on services costs for programming
Factors Influencing Lower Limb Amputees Prosthetic Care in Tanzania
No full textThe main goal in the prosthetic field is to restore function for patients. There is a multitude of criteria that must be met in order to restore a patient’s functional needs and requirements. However, in underdeveloped countries, these services are inconsistent, limited, and/or non-existent. Influential factors that are unique to these specific countries influence the participation of lower limb amputees. These factors are often overlooked when prosthetic care is eventually available. Despite the rates of amputations in underdeveloped countries rising, there are few studies that focus on influential factors amongst this specific demographic.
Objective: To examine the influencing factors in Tanzania that influence participation in prosthetic care of adults with lower limb amputations.
Methods: In this qualitative descriptive study, 42 amputees participated in a semi-structured, face-to-face interview. The patient’s experiences were generated using a thematic analysis guided by the International Classification of Function (ICF) framework.
Practical Application: Results from this study provided insights on the influential factors that amputees with lower limb amputations experience that can facilitate and optimize prosthetic participation
EFFECTS OF COLD-WATER IMMERSION FOR MUSCLE RECOVERY
No full textThis project investigates the effectiveness of Cold-Water Immersion (CWI) therapy for the physically active population for recovery based on reasserts, which expands the impact of the body\u27s recovery phase. CWI research inspects the impact of an individual fatigue and muscle soreness following exercises. Literature reviews examine the effects of CWI, which influence the body\u27s inflammatory response and blood flow, and the roles of sleep and nutrition in recovery. The research question guiding this project is: Does Cold Water Immersion Therapy (CWI) enhance the recovery process for the physically active population? Potential benefits of CWI identified from the literature review include a decrease in muscle inflammation, muscle soreness, and faster waste product removal. Studies investigate the effectiveness of recovery methods for muscle soreness. Individuals will undergo high-intensity running progress to induce soreness, followed by assigned recovery techniques 1) cold water immersion bath, 2) contrast therapy (cold and hot), and 3) a control group with no recovery method. Muscle soreness will be measured before and after recovery using a visual analog scale and pressure-measuring device (algometer). Muscle strength will also be assessed as a pre-test as a control. Researchers compared the changes in muscle soreness and strength between the three groups to determine which is more effective for recovery. This project aims to contribute knowledge for Athletic Trainers and Physical Therapists by providing an inside look into recovery strategies using CWI. By understanding the effects of CWI, healthcare professionals can offer a broader range of recovery methods options for their clients and help them optimize their performance
Selling Hockey: A Case Study on Trends That Lead to Increased and Decreased Attendance at Division I Hockey Games
No full textThe purpose of this study was to determine if certain factors influence heightened or lessened attendance at NCAA Division I Hockey games. Web-based data was taken into consideration as well as the use of televised game broadcasts and in-arena video boards for crowd interactions within the game. This research proposal was developed to see if a specific formula exists that trends toward attendance levels of greater than 50% of a venue’s total capacity versus trends in venues with less than 50% of a venue’s total capacity. The study compares all 62 universities within Division I Hockey and compares their total attendance percentages with numerous variables such as ticketing, team performance, crowd interaction, and ticket pricing
Adverse Childhood Experiences and Effects on Delinquency
Get PDFYouth involved in delinquent acts are seen interacting with the juvenile justice system at an alarming rate. Adverse childhood experiences influence the development of behavior and chances of taking risks. Children who grow up in a household with an unfit parent, substance abuse, or mental health disorders are seen turning to delinquent acts for gratification. This can have a higher chance of poor educational performance, unemployment, increased law enforcement interactions, and long-term mental and physical disabilities. Searching literature consisted of finding external factors and their control on brain development and future adult behaviors. Research was conducted on the school-to-prison pipeline, poverty and economic disadvantages, criminal court interactions, mental health evaluations, and developmental disorders. Challenges addressing gang involvement, incarceration, racial disproportionality, and psycho-legal abilities hinder the chances of succession. Parenting styles influence juvenile behaviors and are to be considered when reviewing adverse childhood experiences in connection with youth delinquency. Child maltreatment and neglect are connected to a future of violent crimes, specifically murder, rape, and sexual offending, stemming from attitudes learned during adolescence and young adulthood. The child welfare system determines the outcome of youths\u27 lives and exposes them to a diverse spread of criminal actions, increasing the chance of involvement
