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Investigating “What Works” in an Online Well-Being Intervention for Competitive and High-Performance Swimmers
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Denise Hill
The Sport Psychologist, Volume: 39, Issue: 2, Pages: 83 - 98
Swansea University Authors:
KATIE UZZELL, Camilla Knight, Kurtis Pankow , Denise Hill
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DOI (Published version): 10.1123/tsp.2023-0142
Abstract
The purpose of the present study was to design, implement, and evaluate the delivery and utility of a multi-component online intervention that aimed to protect and promote the wellbeing of competitive and high-performance swimmers. Utilising an action research methodology, the current study evaluate...
| Published in: | The Sport Psychologist |
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| ISSN: | 0888-4781 1543-2793 |
| Published: |
Human Kinetics
2025
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| URI: | https://cronfa.swan.ac.uk/Record/cronfa68339 |
| Abstract: |
The purpose of the present study was to design, implement, and evaluate the delivery and utility of a multi-component online intervention that aimed to protect and promote the wellbeing of competitive and high-performance swimmers. Utilising an action research methodology, the current study evaluated the delivery and utility of an intervention comprising six online workshops that were tailored to the needs of high-performance swimmers (n attending = 46). In addition, an accompanying workshop for parents (n attending = 22) and for coaches (n attending = 17) was also developed and delivered. Data were analysed using a reflexive thematic analysis approach. Overall, feedback on the intervention was positive, with participants indicating that they enjoyed the sessions, particularly opportunities for discussion and reflection, as well as learning from the experiences of a professional swimmer. Participants also indicated that their understanding and knowledge regarding wellbeing increased, as well as gaining reassurance and confidence regarding the support and strategies they had available. Nevertheless, there were some challenges and limitations identified with the workshops, which should be considered for future research and interventions. |
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| Keywords: |
transitions; identity; mental health; high-performance sport |
| College: |
Faculty of Science and Engineering |
| Issue: |
2 |
| Start Page: |
83 |
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98 |