A Literature Review Investigating the Relationship between Sports Participation and Psychological Well-Being.

摘要: This study investigated the connection between sport, emotion, and psychological health through an examination of literature on sports participation health. The review found that while some research supports a relationship well-being participation, it is inconclusive. Many methodological issues are present in both exercise. mixed findings can partially be attributed to poorly established methodology. For instance, general failure researchers adequately define was major roadblock. Similarly, excessive reliance survey questionnaire studies yielded results. were predictable limited. In final analysis, four seven exercise s"..dies examined pointed well-being. Five 11 reviewed also showed evidence for connection. Possible explanations include defined terms, use improper measurement tools, inadequately designed studies. (Contains 42 references.) (JB) (Author/JB) *****************************************************i.AA************* Reproductions supplied by EDRS best made * from original document. *********************************************************************** A LITERATURE REVIEW INVESTIGATING THE RELATIONSHIP BETWEEN SPORTS PARTICIPATION AND PSYCHOLOGICAL WELL -BEING Doctoral Research Paper Presented Faculty Rosemead School Psychology Biola University PERMISSION TO REPRODUCE THIS MATERIAL HAS BEEN GRANTED RY tit I iP,'_ Ni f .1-ttA 'T C.F. NI E P PIL.. Partial Fulfillment Requirements Degree Doctor