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Relatively little research has been conducted on this phenomenon, but it affects the mental health and overall well-being of countless athletes across the world. It may lead to athletes feeling immensely stressed out and in extreme cases terminating their participation in an activity they once enjoyed. [ 109 ]
A work–life balance is bidirectional; for instance, work can interfere with private life, and private life can interfere with work. This balance or interface can be adverse in nature (e.g., work–life conflict) or can be beneficial (e.g., work–life enrichment) in nature. [1]
An occupational stressor that needs to be addressed is the problem of an imbalance between work and life outside of work. The Work, Family, and Health Study [80] was a large-scale intervention study, the purpose of which was to help insure that employees achieve a measure of work–life balance. The intervention strategies included training ...
The topic has always seemed to have a stigma attached to it in all sports. Simone Biles’ case of “the twisties” that forced her to re-examine her mental health brought it attention.
It was also found that 26% of college athletes were moderately to severely inclined to seek mental health services. [16] Even more concerning, suicide is the fourth leading cause of death among college sports participants, with 9% of athletes across all divisions of the NCAA feeling the need to pursue suicide prevention. [16]
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In a poll conducted in November 2008, 35% of women felt that issues in work–life balance for women would be best addressed through paid family leave and sick days. [21] Both genders actually feel that these concerns better address work–life balance with growing concerns of watching children, older family members, and ill family members. [21]
Five student-athletes have died by suicide recently, putting the onus on the NCAA to better treat mental health among its athletes. (Artur Widak/NurPhoto via Getty Images) (NurPhoto via Getty Images)