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Psychological Resilience in Young Female Athletes

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  • Kimberly H. McManama O’Brien

    (Division of Sports Medicine, Department of Orthopedic Surgery, Department of Psychiatry, Boston Children’s Hospital, Harvard Medical School, Boston, MA 02115, USA)

  • Miriam Rowan

    (Division of Sports Medicine, Department of Orthopedic Surgery, Department of Psychiatry, Boston Children’s Hospital, Harvard Medical School, Boston, MA 02115, USA)

  • Kyra Willoughby

    (Harvard University, Cambridge, MA 02138, USA)

  • Kelsey Griffith

    (The Micheli Center for Sports Injury Prevention, Division of Sports Medicine, Department of Orthopedic Surgery, Boston Children’s Hospital, Boston, MA 02115, USA)

  • Melissa A. Christino

    (Division of Sports Medicine, Department of Orthopedic Surgery, Boston Children’s Hospital, Harvard Medical School, Boston, MA 02115, USA)

Abstract

Psychological resilience is an important construct that can enhance athletic performance and foster valuable life skills. Through positive adaptation to adversity and stressors in the athletic arena, athletes are able to cultivate their ability to effectively respond to negative stimuli, ultimately evolving to personal growth. For young female athletes, development of resilience may be particularly important. Young female athletes face distinct challenges in sport including sport inequity, body image issues, eating disorders, increased mental distress, and internalization of emotions. The aim of this review is to define and describe the construct of resilience and discuss the implications and applications relevant to young female athletes. By understanding how to foster resilience strategies in this population, we can enhance sport performance and enjoyment, as well as bolster valuable life skills that facilitate personal growth.

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  • Kimberly H. McManama O’Brien & Miriam Rowan & Kyra Willoughby & Kelsey Griffith & Melissa A. Christino, 2021. "Psychological Resilience in Young Female Athletes," IJERPH, MDPI, vol. 18(16), pages 1-11, August.
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